Perry High School to Retire Alumnus Jalen Williams' Jersey

The school will honor the NBA All-Star and 2025 champion in a ceremony this spring.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 5:15pm

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Perry High School in Gilbert, Arizona has announced plans to retire the basketball jersey of alumnus Jalen Williams, who is currently an NBA All-Star and 2025 NBA Champion.

Why it matters

Retiring a player's jersey is one of the highest honors a school can bestow, recognizing their outstanding achievements and the legacy they've left on the program. This ceremony will celebrate Williams' success and inspire current and future Perry High School basketball players.

The details

Jalen Williams graduated from Perry High School in 2018 before going on to star in college and then be drafted in the NBA. He has since become an All-Star and won an NBA championship with his team in 2025. The school will hold a special ceremony this spring to officially retire his jersey number.

  • Jalen Williams graduated from Perry High School in 2018.
  • Williams was drafted into the NBA after his college career.
  • Williams won the NBA championship with his team in 2025.
  • Perry High School will retire Williams' jersey this spring (2026).

The players

Jalen Williams

An alumnus of Perry High School who went on to become an NBA All-Star and 2025 NBA Champion.

Perry High School

The high school in Gilbert, Arizona that Jalen Williams attended and where they will retire his basketball jersey.

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What they’re saying

“Jalen's success is a point of immense pride for our school and community. Retiring his jersey is a way for us to honor his achievements and inspire the next generation of Perry basketball players.”

— Principal Sarah Johnson, Principal, Perry High School (spotonoklahoma.com)

What’s next

The school will hold a special jersey retirement ceremony for Jalen Williams this spring.

The takeaway

Jalen Williams' journey from Perry High School standout to NBA champion and All-Star shows the power of hard work and perseverance. His jersey retirement will cement his legacy and motivate future Perry basketball players to follow in his footsteps.