Jordan Walker (basketball) explained

Jordan Walker
Position:Point guard
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:170
League:National Basketball League
Team:Hong Kong Bulls
Number:2
Birth Date:11 August 1999
Birth Place:Long Island, New York, U.S.
High School:
College:
Draft Year:2023
Career Start:2023
Years1:2023–2024
Team1:Texas Legends
Years2:2024
Team2:Osos de Manatí
Years3:2024–present
Team3:Hong Kong Bulls
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Jordan "Jelly" Walker (born August 11, 1999) is an American professional basketball player for the Hong Kong Bulls of the National Basketball League. He played college basketball for the Seton Hall Pirates, Tulane Green Wave and UAB Blazers.

High school career

Walker grew up in Port Washington, New York. He began his high school career at Long Island Lutheran High School. Dissatisfied with the lack of playing time there, he transferred to The Patrick School after his sophomore year. Walker averaged 9.7 points per game for the Celics as a junior.[1] As a senior, he averaged 11.9 points and 4.8 assists per game, leading the team to a 29–4 record and earning First Team All-State honors from NJHoops.com.[2] Walker posted a 31-point, seven-assist performance against Linden High School and helped The Patrick School win the Tournament of Champions.

Walker considered doing a postgraduate season at Montverde Academy, but ultimately remained in the Class of 2017. He committed to playing college basketball for Seton Hall, choosing the Pirates over California, Pittsburgh and UMass.[3]

College career

At Seton Hall, Walker missed several weeks with torn ligaments in his hand as a freshman and averaged 1.8 points per game. Following the season, he transferred to Tulane.[4]

After sitting out a transfer season, Walker averaged eight points, 2.2 rebounds and two assists per game as a redshirt sophomore.[5] As a redshirt junior, he averaged 13 points, 4.3 assists and 1.7 steals per game.[6]

Following the 2020–21 season, Walker transferred to UAB.[7] On February 5, 2022, he scored a UAB program record 42 points in a 97–75 victory over Middle Tennessee State.[8] Walker was named Conference USA Player of the Year as well as Newcomer of the Year. He is the second UAB player to earn Conference USA Player of the Year honors, alongside Aaron Johnson, in 2011.[9] On April 11, 2022, Walker declared for the 2022 NBA draft, while maintaining his college eligibility.[10] On May 12, 2022, Walker withdrew his name from NBA draft consideration. He returned to UAB for the 2022–23 season.[11]

Professional career

Texas Legends (2023–2024)

After going undrafted in the 2023 NBA draft, Walker joined the Dallas Mavericks for the 2023 NBA Summer League. On August 14, 2023, he signed with the Mavericks,[12] but was waived on October 14.[13] On October 29, he joined the Texas Legends.[14] He averaged 20.0 points, 2.1 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.2 steals and scored 41.3% of his three-point shots.[15]

Osos de Manatí (2024)

On March 29, 2024, Walker signed with the Osos de Manatí of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional. However, he was waived on April 16 after suffering an injury.[16]

Career statistics

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2017–18| style="text-align:left;"| Seton Hall| 17 || 0 || 7.2 || .323 || .316 || .417 || .5 || .9 || .4 || .1 || 1.8|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2018–19| style="text-align:left;"| Tulane| style="text-align:center;" colspan="11"| Redshirt|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2019–20| style="text-align:left;"| Tulane| 30 || 22 || 25.9 || .405 || .375 || .740 || 2.2 || 2.0 || 1.7 || .0 || 8.0|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2020–21| style="text-align:left;"| Tulane| 23 || 23 || 33.5 || .398 || .326 || .826 || 2.0 || 4.3 || 1.7 || .0 || 13.0|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2021–22| style="text-align:left;"| UAB| 34 || 34 || 31.8 || .400 || .396 || .88 || 2.8 || 4.9 || 1.5 || .0 || 20.3|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 104 || 79 || 26.4 || .398 || .376 || .822 || 2.1 || 3.3 || 1.4 || .0 || 12.1

Personal life

Walker earned the nickname "Jelly" after he joined the Jelly Fam collective,[17] a basketball movement founded by Isaiah Washington centered on finger roll layups.[18]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cordova . David . Jordan Walker: Seton Hall Commit Takes Tri-State Area By Storm . Dave's Joint . March 9, 2022 . May 10, 2017.
  2. News: Carino . Jerry . Seton Hall fans: 3 things to know about Jordan Walker . March 9, 2022 . . May 1, 2017. limited.
  3. News: Schneider . Jeremy . Patrick School point guard Jordan Walker commits to Seton Hall (with video) . March 9, 2022 . . May 1, 2017.
  4. News: Smith . Guerry . Tulane basketball lands Seton Hall transfer Jordan Walker, who must sit out next season per NCAA rules . March 9, 2022 . . May 29, 2018.
  5. Web site: A New Look for the American: Tulane Basketball . CBB Review . March 9, 2022 . June 3, 2020.
  6. Web site: Kennedy Adds Jordan Walker to Roster . . March 9, 2022 . June 11, 2021.
  7. News: Dudley . Evan . UAB adds Tulane transfer Jordan Walker . March 9, 2022 . . June 11, 2021.
  8. News: Dudley . Evan . Jordan Walker sets UAB single-game scoring record in win over MTSU . March 9, 2022 . . February 5, 2022.
  9. News: Dudley . Evan . Jordan "Jelly" Walker named C-USA Player of the Year . March 9, 2022 . . March 7, 2022.
  10. Web site: Jordan "Jelly" Walker declares for NBA Draft; maintains college eligibility. Evan. Dudley. April 12, 2022. April 12, 2022.
  11. https://www.al.com/uab/2022/05/jordan-jelly-walker-forgoes-nba-draft-will-return-to-uab.html "Jordan ‘Jelly’ Walker forgoes NBA Draft; will return to UAB"
  12. Web site: Eddie. Sefko. Mavericks sign three, including Fall Classic alumnus. Mavs.com. August 14, 2023. August 15, 2023.
  13. Mavs PR. The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have waived guard Mike Miles Jr., guard Jordan Walker and guard/forward Joe Wieskamp.. 1713251311309795778. MavsPR. October 14, 2023. October 15, 2023.
  14. Web site: Britney. Wynn. LEGENDS DRAFT FOUR, FINALIZE TRAINING CAMP ROSTER. NBA.com. October 29, 2023. December 14, 2023.
  15. Web site: SHELDON MAC Y JORDAN WALKER SERÁN LOS REFUERZOS DE OSOS DE MANATÍ. CanchaLatina.com. March 29, 2024. March 29, 2024. Spanish.
  16. Web site: Ray Spalding es el nuevo refuerzo de los Osos de Manatí. ElVocero.com. April 16, 2024. April 16, 2024. Spanish.
  17. https://crownhoops.com/2020/04/02/jelly-fam-where-are-they-now/ "Jelly Fam: Where are they now?"
  18. News: Dudley . Evan . 'Temper it down': Jordan "Jelly" Walker fueling UAB's impressive start . March 9, 2022 . . January 4, 2022.