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Jalen Lewis Signs With Overtime Elite, Becomes Youngest American Professional in History

High school junior Jalen Lewis is signing a contract with the Overtime Elite league, which will make him the youngest professional basketball player in American history, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Lewis, 16, will earn over $1 million over the course of his multi-year deal, per Charania.

Lewis is the No. 12 player in the class of 2023, per the 247Sports Composite rankings. Duke, Kentucky and UCLA were among the college programs recruiting him.

The Overtime Elite league has added multiple top prospects from the class of 2023, including twins Matt and Ryan Bewley.