Editing Jayson Tatum (section)

=== Early Life and Rise to Prominence ===
Jayson Tatum was born on March 3, 1998, in St. Louis, Missouri. Raised by his mother, Brandy Cole, Tatum had a strong family foundation. His father, Justin Tatum, played basketball at the collegiate level and was a strong influence on Jayson’s love for the game. Tatum’s connection to basketball started at a young age, and he quickly developed a reputation as a skilled and promising player.

Tatum attended Chaminade College Preparatory School, a prestigious high school in St. Louis known for producing talented basketball players. It was at Chaminade that Tatum’s talent truly began to shine, earning national recognition as one of the best high school players in the country. During his senior year, Tatum averaged 26.0 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, leading Chaminade to a state championship. His performances made him one of the top recruits in the 2016 high school class.

After high school, Tatum decided to play college basketball at Duke University, where he joined coach Mike Krzyzewski’s powerhouse program. Though his time at Duke was short due to his decision to declare for the NBA Draft after just one season, Tatum showed he was ready for the next level. In his lone season at Duke, Tatum averaged 16.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game and was named to the All-ACC First Team. His impressive performances in both the regular season and NCAA Tournament cemented his place as one of the top prospects for the 2017 NBA Draft.