Jordan Tucker Explained

Jordan Tucker
Position:Small forward
Height Ft:6
Height In:7
Weight Lb:210
League:LNB Pro A
Team:Chorale Roanne Basket
Number:24
Birth Date:3 April 1998
Birth Place:White Plains, New York, U.S.
High School:
College:
Draft Year:2020
Career Start:2021
Years1:2021–2022
Team1:Windy City Bulls
Years2:2022
Team2:Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Years3:2022
Team3:Sioux Falls Skyforce
Years4:2022–2023
Team4:KK Feniks 2010
Years5:2023
Team5:BC Chernomorets
Years6:2023–present
Team6:Chorale Roanne Basket

Jordan Lewis Tucker (born April 3, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Chorale Roanne Basket of the LNB Pro A. He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils and the Butler Bulldogs.

Early life and high school career

Tucker began his high school career at White Plains High School. On December 28, 2013, he scored 34 points in a 74–48 win against Cardinal Spellman High School.[1] Tucker transferred to Archbishop Stepinac High School for his sophomore season and averaged 15.6 points per game.[2] He averaged 17.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game as a junior, earning Second Team All-League honors. For his senior season, Tucker transferred to Wheeler High School in Georgia, reuniting with his friend Darius Perry.[3] A four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Duke in May 2017 over offers from Syracuse, Georgia Tech, Oregon, Villanova and Indiana.[4]

College career

Tucker found minimal playing time at Duke, scoring six points in two games. He opted to transfer to Butler after the first semester, choosing the Bulldogs over Georgetown.[5] Tucker became eligible for Butler in December 2018.[6] On January 19, 2019, he scored a career-high 24 points in an 80–71 win against St. John's.[7] He averaged 9.7 points and 4.1 rebounds per game as a sophomore.[8] Tucker focused on improving his shooting during his junior season.[9] As a junior, Tucker averaged 8.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, shooting 36 percent from three-point range. Following the season, he declared for the 2020 NBA draft.[10]

Professional career

Windy City Bulls (2021–2022)

In October 2021, Tucker joined the Windy City Bulls after a successful tryout.[11] Tucker was then later waived on January 17, 2022.[12] In nine games, he averaged 3.9 points and 3.0 rebounds per game.

Rio Grande Valley Vipers (2022)

On January 25, 2022, Tucker was added to the roster of the Rio Grande Valley Vipers.[13] He was waived on January 31.[14]

Sioux Falls Skyforce (2022)

On March 24, 2022, Tucker was acquired via available player pool by the Sioux Falls Skyforce.[15]

KK Feniks 2010 (2022–2023)

On November 26, 2022, Tucker signed with KK Feniks 2010 of the Macedonian First League.[16] In five games, he averaged 16.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and one assist per game.

BC Chernomorets (2023)

On January 15, 2023, Tucker joined BC Chernomorets of the Bulgarian National Basketball League.[17]

Chorale Roanne Basket (2023–present)

On September 11, 2023, Tucker signed with Chorale Roanne Basket of the LNB Pro A.[18]

Career statistics

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2017–18| style="text-align:left;"| Duke| 2 || 0 || 7.0 || .500 || .500 || .500 || .5 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 3.0|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2018–19| style="text-align:left;"| Butler| 24 || 9 || 22.2 || .358 || .370 || .826 || 4.1 || .8 || .5 || .1 || 9.7|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2019–20| style="text-align:left;"| Butler| 30 || 5 || 22.7 || .357 || .357 || .791 || 3.8 || .7 || .3 || .2 || 8.9|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 56 || 14 || 21.9 || .359 || .364 || .800 || 3.8 || .7 || .3 || .1 || 9.0

Personal life

Tucker is the son of Lewis Tucker and Lori Land. Lewis Tucker played basketball at Tuskegee University and earned his degree in finance. The elder Tucker served as president of recording artist P. Diddy’s Sean Combs Enterprises before becoming a sports agent representing Ben Gordon and C. J. Miles. Tucker’s godfather is the late rapper Heavy D.[6]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Thomson . Josh . Slam Dunk boys: Jordan Tucker scores 34 in White Plains' win . November 27, 2021 . . December 28, 2013.
  2. News: Dopirak . Dustin . Jordan Tucker left his dream school and found what he was looking for at Butler . November 27, 2021 . . February 8, 2019.
  3. News: Thomson . Josh . Thomson: Jordan Tucker's best basketball still to come . November 27, 2021 . . August 26, 2016.
  4. News: Borzello . Jeff . ESPN 100 senior Jordan Tucker announces commitment to Blue Devils . November 27, 2021 . . May 13, 2017.
  5. News: Boone . Kyle . Former top-100 recruit announces he's transferring from Duke to Butler . November 27, 2021 . . January 15, 2018.
  6. News: Woods . David . Duke transfer Jordan Tucker to make Butler basketball debut vs. IU . November 27, 2021 . . December 13, 2018.
  7. News: Baldwin scores 30, Butler beats St. John's 80–71 . November 27, 2021 . . . January 19, 2019.
  8. Web site: Brennan . Sean . Baldwin Will Lead Butler Bounce Back . . November 27, 2021 . October 29, 2019.
  9. News: Favakeh . Drew . Butler's Jordan Tucker is good -- but he can be better . November 27, 2021 . . March 3, 2020.
  10. News: Woods . David . Jordan Tucker announces he will leave Butler, enter NBA draft process . November 27, 2021 . . March 26, 2020.
  11. Web site: Brown . Kyle . Windy City Bulls Announce Opening Night Roster . NBA.com . November 27, 2021 . October 25, 2021.
  12. Web site: 2021-22 NBA G League Transactions. gleague.nba.com. January 17, 2022. January 17, 2022.
  13. Web site: Vipers Add Phillip Wheeler and Jordan Tucker to Roster . Our Sports Central . January 26, 2022 . January 25, 2022.
  14. Web site: 2021-22 NBA G League Transactions. gleague.nba.com. February 2, 2022.
  15. Web site: 2021-22 NBA G League Transactions. gleague.nba.com. March 24, 2022. March 24, 2022.
  16. Web site: Najdovski . Darko . Jordan Tucker is a newcomer at KK Feniks 2010 Skopje . Eurobasket . March 1, 2023 . November 26, 2022.
  17. Web site: Obradovic . Igor . Chernomorets tab Jordan Tucker, ex Feniks 2010 . Eurobasket . March 1, 2023 . January 15, 2023.
  18. Web site: Jordan Tucker pour clore le recrutement. Chorale-Roanne.com. September 11, 2023. September 27, 2023. fr.