University of South Alabama Athletics

Junior College:  Lettered two years at Pearl River CC in Poplarville, Miss. ... Batted .299 with eight doubles, two triples, six home runs, 31 RBI, 26 runs scored and six stolen bases as a sophomore ... Also posted a .507 slugging percentage ... Named second-team all-Mississippi Association of Community and Junior Colleges in 2015 ... Did not commit an error in 42 games his sophomore season ... Hit .250 with four doubles, two triples, two home runs, 22 RBI, 16 runs scored and six stolen bases as a freshman.

High School:  Lettered at North Forrest High School five years and one year at Oak Grove High School in Hattiesburg, Miss.  ... Earned all-district honors from 2009-13 ... An all-area selection in 2009, ‘11 and ‘12 ... Helped lead OGHS to a state runner-up finish in 2013.

Personal:  Full name is Jalen Rashad Haskin ... Born Dec. 8, 1994, in Hattiesburg, Miss. ... Son of Nelson Haskin Jr. and Latoya Jones ... Lists playing video games among his hobbies ... Favorite movie is “Life” ... Favorite book is “Mind Gym:  An Athlete’s Guide To Inner Excellence” ... Lists the New Orleans Saints, Miami Heat and Philadelphia Phillies as his favorite pro sports teams ... Favorite athletes include Drew Brees and Dwyane Wade ... Favorite musical artist is Lil Wayne ... Lists hamburger steak among his favorite foods ... Majoring in sport management.