Joe Ward (basketball)
Encyclopedia
Joe Ward is a retired American
professional basketball player. He was the Phoenix Suns
' second round draft pick in the 1986 NBA draft
. Ward played at Clemson University
and the University of Georgia
, averaging a combined 11.2 points. As a senior at Georgia in 1985-86, Ward averaged 15.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. He also shot 53.7% from the field and known to have great jumping ability. Ward made 90% of his free throws as a sophomore as well.
, averaging 14.6 points and 5.4 rebounds in 11 games, In the playoffs, he shot 15.2 points an outing.
camp. He displayed guts in his PBA debut on October 20, battling cramps, in tossing 55 points for Anejo Rum in a 130-143 loss to Presto.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
professional basketball player. He was 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...
' second round draft pick in the 1986 NBA draft
1986 NBA Draft
-Drug and health issues involving drafted players:There were various drug-related problems that plagued players in the 1986 NBA draft. Most notable was the death of highly-touted Len Bias. Bias died less than two days after being selected second overall by the defending champion Boston Celtics. His...
. Ward played at Clemson University
Clemson University
Clemson University is an American public, coeducational, land-grant, sea-grant, research university located in Clemson, South Carolina, United States....
and the University of Georgia
University of Georgia
The University of Georgia is a public research university located in Athens, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1785, it is the oldest and largest of the state's institutions of higher learning and is one of multiple schools to claim the title of the oldest public university in the United States...
, averaging a combined 11.2 points. As a senior at Georgia in 1985-86, Ward averaged 15.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game. He also shot 53.7% from the field and known to have great jumping ability. Ward made 90% of his free throws as a sophomore as well.
Continental Basketball Association
Ward also played in the Continental league with the Savannah SpiritsSavannah Spirits
The Savannah Spirits were a professional basketball team that played for two years in the Continental Basketball Association from 1986 to 1988, amassing a total regular season record of 42 wins and 60 losses for a total of 306.5 points. The Spirits did not qualify for the postseason in their first...
, averaging 14.6 points and 5.4 rebounds in 11 games, In the playoffs, he shot 15.2 points an outing.
PBA Career
When he arrived in Manila, Ward was fresh from the Philadelphia 76ersPhiladelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
camp. He displayed guts in his PBA debut on October 20, battling cramps, in tossing 55 points for Anejo Rum in a 130-143 loss to Presto.
PBA Stats
- 78 points, Anejo Rum 181-173 win over Shell, December 4, 1988
- 75 points, Anejo Rum 118-127 loss to San Miguel, November 22, 1988