Jarin Stevenson

Jarin Quincy Stevenson (born October 15, 2005) is an American college basketball player for the North Carolina Tar Heels of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He previously played for the Alabama Crimson Tide. His father is Moon Tae-jong (born Cameron Jaron Stevenson), a South Korean former basketball player.

Early life Stevenson was born on October 15, 2005. His father, Jarod, played professional basketball in several countries while his mother, Nicole, played for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He lived in South Korea for most of his childhood due to his father playing there, moving back to the United States in middle school.

Stevenson transferred to newly-opened Seaforth High School in Pittsboro as a sophomore, joining his father and mother, who were the head coach and assistant coach, respectively. As a junior, Stevenson was named the North Carolina Gatorade Player of the Year while helping Seaforth reach the second round of the state tournament, averaging 21.5 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.7 blocks and 2.7 assists per game while making over 60 percent of his field goal attempts. Stevenson finished his high school career with 1,230 points scored. Outside of playing, he excelled in the classroom and was second in his class with a 4.5 grade-point average (GPA).

Recruitment Stevenson received his first athletic scholarship offer from the University of North Carolina, his mother's alma mater, prior to his sophomore season of high school. Among his offers, he narrowed down his college choices to the Alabama Crimson Tide, Virginia Cavaliers and North Carolina Tar Heels. He ultimately chose to re-classify to 2023 and commit to the Alabama Crimson Tide, graduating from high school a year early and forgoing his senior season.

College career Stevenson enrolled at Alabama in time for the 2023–24 season. He made his debut in the team's season-opening win against Morehead State, scoring 12 points. As a sophomore, Stevenson averaged 5.4 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. Following the season, he transferred to North Carolina.

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