Tristan Jass
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| No. 4 – Vancouver Bandits | |
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| Position | Guard |
| League | CEBL |
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| Born | December 9, 1999 |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
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| High school | Tremper (Kenosha, Wisconsin) |
| Playing career | 2025–present |
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| 2025–present | Vancouver Bandits |
Tristan Jass (born December 9, 1999) is an American basketball player and social media influencer. He gained prominence through his viral basketball trick-shot videos and engaging content on platforms like YouTube and Instagram. In April 2025, he signed with the Vancouver Bandits of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL).
Early life
A native of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Jass attended George Nelson Tremper High School.[1] He played basketball for the Tremper Trojans,[2] where he was on the state leaderboard for assists one season. He also played AAU basketball.[1] In 2017, a video of Jass performing a crossover dribble against his teacher went viral nationally.[3]
Jass was offered a full-ride NAIA scholarship to play basketball at Ottawa University (OUAZ) in Surprise, Arizona,[2][4][5] but he chose to forgo college to pursue a career in social media,[1] as college rules at the time prohibited him from continuing to create content.[3]
Social media career
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Jass started a YouTube channel as a teenager.[6] His trick shots led to appearances in the 2024 NBA all-star weekend celebrity game[1][7] and NBA Creator Cup.[2] As of April 2025, he had 5.6 million YouTube subscribers, 3.1 million TikTok followers, and 2.4 million Instagram followers.[2]
In September 2025, Jass broke four Guinness World Records titles for the farthest basketball bounce shot, the most consecutive behind-the-backboard basketball shots, the most basketball layups in one minute, and the longest basketball shot blindfolded.[8]
Basketball career
After a made-for-content tryout with the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) in 2024, Jass' representatives reached out to the league to gauge interest in having him compete on a higher, more serious level.[2]
On April 17, 2025, Jass signed his first professional contract with the Vancouver Bandits of the CEBL.[2][9][10][11] He was included in the Bandits' training camp roster on May 7[12] and appeared in two preseason games for the Bandits on May 8 and May 10.[13] He was ruled out of the team's season opener on May 15 with a lower body injury.[14] He remained out with the lower body injury as of June 28.[15] On July 1, he was placed on the Bandits' suspended list[16] as a result of the CEBL's import player limitations, restricting clubs to a maximum of four non-Canadian players on an active roster at a time.[13] He remained deactivated as of July 25.[17]
Personal life
In December 2025, Jass announced that he would be undergoing surgery for a brain tumor, revealing that he had previously experienced seizures and that doctors had discovered a small cyst in his brain in 2019.[5][18]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Ramczyk, Mike (10 May 2025). "Kenosha native, social media sensation Tristan Jass starts professional basketball career". Kenosha News. Archived from the original on 1 June 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Adams, J.J. (17 April 2025). "Who is Tristan Jass? A look at the social media star and newest Vancouver Bandit". The Province. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 States, Joe (13 February 2024). "Tristan Jass of Kenosha to be in NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on ESPN on Friday". Kenosha News. Archived from the original on 28 May 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ↑ O'Hara, Nolan (31 October 2024). "YouTube star offers inside look at Gophers men's basketball practice". Minnesota Gophers On SI. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Jane, Sam (7 December 2025). "Tristan Jass, popular basketball YouTuber, to undergo brain surgery". The Athletic. The New York Times. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ↑ Charach, Kevin (May 8, 2025). "For business or basketball? Why Vancouver's pro team signed YouTuber Tristan Jass". CTV News. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
- ↑ Schumes, Adam (13 February 2024). "Content creator Tristan Jass shares story of his journey, plans for Celebrity All-Star game". WRTV. Retrieved 9 July 2025.
- ↑ Gross, Katherine (13 October 2025). "Basketball and social media star Tristan Jass breaks four records in just four hours". guinnessworldrecords.com. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ↑ "Vancouver Bandits Sign Renowned Basketball Content Creator Tristan Jass". www.thebandits.ca. 17 April 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ↑ "Vancouver Bandits to host Preseason Charity Game on May 10". www.thebandits.ca. 18 April 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ↑ Wiles, Coty (19 April 2025). "Vancouver Bandits sign basketball content creator Tristan Jass - Raptors Republic". RaptorsRepublic.com. Retrieved 9 November 2025.
- ↑ "Vancouver Bandits Announce 2025 Training Camp Roster". www.thebandits.ca. 7 May 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Guard Tristan Jass Returns for $10,000 Half-Court Shootout at Final Bandits Home Game". OurSports Central. 28 July 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ↑ "Roster Update: Thursday, May 15 at Saskatchewan". www.thebandits.ca. 15 May 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ↑ "Roster Update: Saturday June 28 vs. Winnipeg". www.thebandits.ca. 28 June 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ↑ "Roster Update: Tuesday July 1 vs. Scarborough". www.thebandits.ca. 1 July 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ↑ "Roster Update: Friday, July 25 at Calgary". www.thebandits.ca. 25 July 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ↑ Arseneau, Kelli (6 December 2025). "Tristan Jass, popular basketball YouTuber, having brain surgery". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
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