One of Phoenix Suns Guard Jalen Green’s Two Sisters, Jurnee Tyra, Is a High School Varsity Volleyball Player!
November 10, 2026
This article was last updated by Aditi Rai on November 7, 2026
NBA player Jalen Green has two sisters, an elder sister, Raquel Purganan, and a younger sister, Jurnee Tyra, who have been his biggest cheerers through every step of his journey.
While Raquel Purganan, his elder sister, has stayed mostly out of the spotlight, his younger sister, Jurnee, is occasionally spotted with their mother during his games.
She has been seen in several family posts and is often mentioned with affection by those close to Jalen.
He has spoken about her in interviews, saying how much he loves being a big brother and how his family keeps him grounded.
Jurnee and Jalen have a close bond, and they occasionally share posts on their social media about their love for each other.
On January 15, 2026, Jalen shared a photo with Jurnee, writing:
my babytwin🖤 i love you with all of me 🌎♾
During Jalen’s birthday in 2026, Jurnee took to her Instagram to share their picture, writing:
Happy Birthday to the best brother 🥳I love you so much and I miss you 🤍
Besides Playing Volleyball, Jalen Green’s Sister, Jurnee, Is Also a Model!
is only a freshman at Justin Garza High School in Fresno, but she’s already making noise on the volleyball court.
She plays outside hitter and wears number 1 for the varsity team.
In 97 sets this season, Jurnee has racked up 266 kills, 218 digs, and 41 assists. She’s been named Player of the Match 11 times, including a standout game on October 20, 2026.
On October 30, 2026, she reflected on her game this season, writing:
Got mentally and physically stronger this season! Not the ending I wanted but I had fun. #VBseason2025
Besides being a rising volleyball player, she is also a model, represented by Zuri Talent Agency X
In December 2026, she shared the screen with her brother, Jalen, for an Adidas . Likewise, she has done modeling for several other brands, too.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Jalen Green’s mother, Bree Purganan, is a nurse who works in mental health and emergency care. She participated in basketball, football, and track during her college years.
- His stepfather, Marcus Green, is a former high school basketball player who trains with Jalen and played with NBA vet DeShawn Stevenson.
- Jalen is dating Draya Michele, a 40-year-old model, entrepreneur, and reality TV star from Basketball Wives LA.
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