Jared Jordan
Encyclopedia
Jared Ahern Jordan is an American
professional basketball
player.
in West Hartford, Connecticut
in 2003, became the point guard for the Marist College
basketball
team until his graduation in 2007. Wearing #25, and nicknamed "The Magician", he led the nation for two years in a row in assists
, the only NCAA Division I player to do so since Avery Johnson
, now the head coach of the New Jersey Nets
. Jordan averaged 8.5 assists, 16.1 points, and 4.8 rebounds per game as a junior at Marist, and 8.7 assists, 17.2 points, and 5.9 rebounds per game as a senior.
He won the 74th Haggerty Award
as the 2006-07 All-Met Division I men's college basketball player of the year.
by the Los Angeles Clippers
, then played in the 2007 NBA Summer League
in Las Vegas, in which he averaged 4.2 points and 4.8 assists in five games (all starts).
On September 30, the Clippers traded him to the New York Knicks
for cash. Jordan played a total of eight minutes in three preseason games for the Knicks, who waived him on October 25.
On December 3, Jordan signed a contract with BC Lietuvos Rytas
in Lithuania
. He was released from the team after the season ended.
In July 2008, the Phoenix Suns
announced that Jordan would play in the team's 2008 NBA Summer League
games. Coming off the bench in five games, he averaged 3.2 points, 2.6 assists and 14.6 minutes.
On September 27, 2008, the New Orleans Hornets signed Jordan to a non-guaranteed training camp contract. The guard played in two games and averaged 3.0 points and 3.0 assists in preseason play. On October 22, the team cut him from its roster.
On December 17, 2008, Jordan signed on with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers
, an NBA Development League
team based in Hidalgo, Texas
. He played his first game in a Vipers uniform the following day, notching two assists in an 89-80 victory over the Tulsa 66ers
. Over the season, he led the league in assists per 48 minutes (13.7) and ranked second in assists per game (8.8) and assists per turnover (3.29). He set the Vipers' record for assists in a game (21 in a 122-116 victory over Fort Wayne on Feb. 26).
On June 30, 2009, the Golden State Warriors
announced that he would play for their 2009 NBA Summer League team in Las Vegas.
In mid-summer 2009, Jordan signed a one-year contract to play for Telekom Baskets Bonn
in Germany
, where he averaged 9.0 points and 5.3 assists per game in the BBL
.
In September 2010 he signed with Colossus Rhodes in Greece
.
In July 2011, Jordan returned to Telekom Baskets Bonn under a one-season contract.
United States
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professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player.
College career
Jordan, who graduated from Kingswood-Oxford SchoolKingswood-Oxford School
Kingswood Oxford School is a private day school located in West Hartford, Connecticut. Originally two separate schools, Kingswood School and Oxford School for boys and girls respectively, KO is now a co-educational institution and offers grades 6 through 12...
in West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford, Connecticut
West Hartford is a town located in Hartford County, Connecticut, United States. The town was incorporated in 1854. Prior to that date, the town was a parish of Hartford....
in 2003, became the point guard for the Marist College
Marist College
Marist College is a private liberal arts college on the east bank of the Hudson River near Poughkeepsie, New York. The site was established in 1905 by Marist Brothers, and the college was chartered in 1929...
basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
team until his graduation in 2007. Wearing #25, and nicknamed "The Magician", he led the nation for two years in a row in assists
Assist (basketball)
In basketball, an assist is attributed to a player who passes the ball to a teammate in a way that leads to a score by field goal, meaning that he or she was "assisting" in the basket. There is some judgment involved in deciding whether a passer should be credited with an assist...
, the only NCAA Division I player to do so since Avery Johnson
Avery Johnson
Avery Johnson is a former American professional basketball player and current head coach of the National Basketball Association team New Jersey Nets. He has also coached the Dallas Mavericks, leading them to their first NBA Finals appearance and four consecutive 50+ win seasons...
, now the head coach of the New Jersey Nets
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
. Jordan averaged 8.5 assists, 16.1 points, and 4.8 rebounds per game as a junior at Marist, and 8.7 assists, 17.2 points, and 5.9 rebounds per game as a senior.
He won the 74th Haggerty Award
Haggerty Award
The Haggerty Award is given to the All-Metropolitan New York Division I men's college basketball player of the year, presented by the National Invitation Tournament and the Met Basketball Writers Association...
as the 2006-07 All-Met Division I men's college basketball player of the year.
Pro career
On June 28, 2007, Jordan was selected 45th in the 2007 NBA Draft2007 NBA Draft
The 2007 NBA Draft was held on June 28, 2007 at the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. It was broadcast on television in 115 countries. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
by the Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
, then played in the 2007 NBA Summer League
NBA Summer League
The NBA Summer League is a period during which NBA teams come together to try out different summer rosters instead of their regular season line-ups. Typically, there is a mix of rookies and some of the younger bench players to see how well some players work with others...
in Las Vegas, in which he averaged 4.2 points and 4.8 assists in five games (all starts).
On September 30, the Clippers traded him to the New York Knicks
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, prominently known as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
for cash. Jordan played a total of eight minutes in three preseason games for the Knicks, who waived him on October 25.
On December 3, Jordan signed a contract with BC Lietuvos Rytas
BC Lietuvos Rytas
BC Lietuvos rytas is a professional basketball club based in Vilnius, Lithuania playing in the Lithuanian Basketball League , the VTB United League, and the Eurocup...
in Lithuania
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
. He was released from the team after the season ended.
In July 2008, the Phoenix Suns
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US...
announced that Jordan would play in the team's 2008 NBA Summer League
NBA Summer League
The NBA Summer League is a period during which NBA teams come together to try out different summer rosters instead of their regular season line-ups. Typically, there is a mix of rookies and some of the younger bench players to see how well some players work with others...
games. Coming off the bench in five games, he averaged 3.2 points, 2.6 assists and 14.6 minutes.
On September 27, 2008, the New Orleans Hornets signed Jordan to a non-guaranteed training camp contract. The guard played in two games and averaged 3.0 points and 3.0 assists in preseason play. On October 22, the team cut him from its roster.
On December 17, 2008, Jordan signed on with the Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Rio Grande Valley Vipers
The Rio Grande Valley Vipers are a 2007-08 expansion team in the NBA Development League. They play their home games at the State Farm Arena, in Hidalgo, Texas....
, an NBA Development League
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
team based in Hidalgo, Texas
Hidalgo, Texas
Hidalgo is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 11,198 at the 2010 census. It is home to the Rio Grande Valley Magic of the Southern Indoor Football League, the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees of the Central Hockey League, and the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the NBA...
. He played his first game in a Vipers uniform the following day, notching two assists in an 89-80 victory over the Tulsa 66ers
Tulsa 66ers
The Tulsa 66ers are an NBA Development League team based in Tulsa, Oklahoma and the minor league affiliate of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Their logo design is a basketball behind mountains with a road leading up to them, all on a U.S...
. Over the season, he led the league in assists per 48 minutes (13.7) and ranked second in assists per game (8.8) and assists per turnover (3.29). He set the Vipers' record for assists in a game (21 in a 122-116 victory over Fort Wayne on Feb. 26).
On June 30, 2009, the Golden State Warriors
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
announced that he would play for their 2009 NBA Summer League team in Las Vegas.
In mid-summer 2009, Jordan signed a one-year contract to play for Telekom Baskets Bonn
Telekom Baskets Bonn
Telekom Baskets Bonn is a professional basketball club that is based in Bonn, Germany. The club plays in the German Basketball League, which is the highest level pro basketball league in Germany. The club's sponsor is the German company Deutsche Telekom, a big telephone and internet company, which...
in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, where he averaged 9.0 points and 5.3 assists per game in the BBL
Basketball Bundesliga
The Basketball Bundesliga — commonly abbreviated BBL — is the highest level league of club basketball in Germany. The league comprises 18 teams. A BBL season is split into a league stage and a playoff stage...
.
In September 2010 he signed with Colossus Rhodes in Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
.
In July 2011, Jordan returned to Telekom Baskets Bonn under a one-season contract.