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High School Sweethearts Tie the Knot After a Decade
4 Jun
Summary
- Brunson and Marks have been together since high school.
- Marks holds a doctorate in physical therapy from Northwestern.
- The couple welcomed their first child in July 2024.
Jalen Brunson and Ali Marks, high school sweethearts, have been a couple since 2013. They navigated a long-distance relationship during college, with Brunson playing at Villanova and Marks at the University of Illinois. Marks later pursued a doctorate in physical therapy from Northwestern University, graduating in 2021.
Their enduring relationship led to a proposal in September 2022 at their former high school. They married in 2023 in Chicago, with a celebration described as a "night out" rather than a traditional wedding. Brunson's friend, Ryan Arcidiacono, officiated the ceremony.
The couple welcomed their first child, daughter Jordyn James Brunson, on July 31, 2024. Jordyn has since become a frequent presence in her parents' social media, often seen supporting her father at games.
