Jacob Pullen
A fiery scoring guard who became a Kansas State basketball legend before embarking on a prolific professional journey across Europe's top leagues.
Born 1989 (age 37)·American basketball player·Birthday: November 10·Millennials
Biography
Jacob Pullen's college career at Kansas State was pure electricity. With his distinctive beard and fearless shooting, he became the heart and soul of the Wildcats, leading them to an Elite Eight appearance in 2010. He left as the school's all-time leading scorer, a testament to his clutch performances and competitive fire. While his NBA opportunities were brief, he forged an exceptional career overseas, becoming a star in the European circuit. A prolific scorer with deep range, he thrived in countries like Italy, Russia, and Israel, often leading his teams in points and becoming a fan favorite for his intensity. His dual citizenship allowed him to represent Georgia internationally, adding another chapter to his globe-trotting basketball life, defined by a consistent ability to put the ball in the basket wherever he played.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Jacob was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Jacob Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Jacob's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Became the all-time leading scorer in Kansas State University men's basketball history with 2,132 points.
- Led Kansas State to the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight in 2010 as a key player.
- Named to the All-Big 12 First Team in 2011 after a standout senior season.
- Won the Italian Cup (Coppa Italia) with Dinamo Sassari in 2021.
Did You Know?
He holds both American and Georgian citizenship.
He played for the Georgian national basketball team in European competitions.
His signature look, a thick goatee, became a major part of his identity at Kansas State.
He played professionally in seven different countries: USA, Italy, Greece, Russia, Israel, Germany, and France.
“I left everything I had on that floor for Kansas State.”
