Jalen Haralson
#16Notre Dame
Scout Report
The 6-7 wing from Indiana has already made the jump to South Bend, bringing elite athleticism and versatility to the Fighting Irish roster as a true freshman.
Background
Hailing from La Porte, Indiana, Haralson polished his skills at the prestigious La Lumiere School, one of the nation's premier basketball programs. Playing alongside a loaded roster that includes Maryland-bound Darius Adams and future Notre Dame teammate Jonathan Sanderson, he competed against top-tier competition daily. His journey from northern Indiana to the national spotlight showcases his rapid development into one of the most coveted prospects in his high school class.
Playing Style
Haralson's game is built around his impressive combination of size, length, and athleticism at the small forward position. His 6-7 frame allows him to create matchup problems on both ends of the floor, capable of guarding multiple positions while providing scoring versatility. He displays solid court vision and basketball IQ, making smart decisions in transition and half-court sets. The areas for continued development include consistency from beyond the arc and adding strength to handle physical college defenders in the paint.
Recruitment
Now suiting up for Notre Dame after being ranked #16 nationally in the 2025 high school class, Haralson chose the Fighting Irish over an impressive offer list that included Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State, Kansas, Missouri, and Purdue. His ceiling projects as a multi-year contributor who could develop into a go-to scorer, with his versatility making him an ideal fit for Notre Dame's system.
Updated Feb 17, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team
Career Journey
Notre Dame
COLLEGE
La Lumiere School
PREP SCHOOL
Indy Heat
AAU
Career Highlights
Notre Dame picked up a commitment from five-star wing Jalen Haralson. Haralson is the highest-ranked recruit to commit to ND in the modern era
The freshman made his SportsCenter Top 10 debut with yesterday's career-high performance
JALEN HARALSON TO SEND US INTO OT!!!!!
Great catching up with Jalen Haralson today at Notre Dame practice. Coached him at Hoops Summit in April and several USAB minicamps
Jalen Haralson on the big poster at the Nike EYBL this week
Offers
7
Notre Dame
Attending
Chose Notre Dame over 6 other offers
Indiana
Michigan
Michigan State
Kansas
MissouriSocial Activity
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proving he’s among the best. @JalenHaralson3 has been named to the Naismith Boys' High School Player of the Year Midseason Team and the 2025 Nike Hoop Summit #GoIrish https://t.co/N6Qtaxz0YB
our guy @JalenHaralson3 is a McDonald’s All-American ‼️ #GoIrish☘️ https://t.co/xT9LYW8Fy0
Gold runs deep for this future Irish star! 🏀☘️ 2024 🥇 #USABMU17 gold medalist @JalenHaralson3 will rep the stars & stripes at the 2025 @nikehoopsummit before starting his journey at @NDMBB! Tickets 🎟️ https://t.co/Vkutl34dSE https://t.co/Ye7LC5omk5
Former McDonald’s All-American Jalen Rose showing love to Trey McKenney and Jalen Haralson 🔥🍔 @McDAAG @mckenneytrey1 @JalenHaralson3 https://t.co/2113GjUisv