Jordan Howard (basketball) explained

Jordan Howard
Position:Point guard
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:180
League:BSN
Team:Osos de Manatí
Number:1
Birth Date:6 January 1996
Birth Place:Morristown, New Jersey, U.S.
Nationality:Puerto Rican
High School:Perry (Gilbert, Arizona)
College:Central Arkansas (2014–2018)
Draft Year:2018
Career Start:2018
Years1:2018
Team1:Texas Legends
Years2:2019
Team2:Raptors 905
Years3:2019–2020
Team3:Goyang Orion Orions
Years4:2020–2021
Team4:Brujos de Guayama
Years5:2021–2022
Team5:Capitanes de Ciudad de México
Years6:2022
Team6:SIG Strasbourg
Years7:2022–2023
Team7:Napoli Basket
Years8:2023–2024
Team8:Monbus Obradoiro
Years9:2024–present
Team9:Osos de Manatí
Highlights:

Jordan Isaiah Howard (born January 6, 1996) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player for the Osos de Manatí of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). He played college basketball for Central Arkansas. He represents Puerto Rico on the men's national basketball team.

High school career

Howard grew up in Chandler, Arizona and attended Perry High School.[1] He is the son of Chuck Howard, who played college football at Indiana and is currently the corporate wellness administrator at Grand Canyon University. Jordan's older brother, Desmond Howard, played basketball in the junior college ranks and organizes his tenacious workouts. His younger brother, Markus Howard, was a top scorer at Marquette before turning professional.[2] Jordan considered going to Grand Canyon for college, but opted for Central Arkansas instead.

College career

Howard was named Southland Freshman of the Year. He averaged 19.5 points per game as a junior.[1] He had 35 points against UCLA on November 15, 2017, including the three-point bucket to force overtime.[3] He surpassed the 2,000 point mark in a loss to Sam Houston State on January 3, 2018.[4] On January 10, Howard set the Central Arkansas Division I record with a 41-point performance against Incarnate Word.[2] He averaged 25.8 points per game as a senior, third in Division I. Howard is the all-time leader for three-point field goals in the Southland Conference. At the conclusion of the regular season, he was named Southland Player of the Year.[5] Howard was a Third Team Academic All-American and graduated with a degree in filmmaking.[6]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Howard signed with the Golden State Warriors for NBA Summer League.[7] He was selected by the Santa Cruz Warriors with the 10th pick in the 2018 NBA G League draft.[8] He was not named to the team's final roster.

On November 25, 2018, Howard signed with the Texas Legends.[9] He was waived on December 17.

On January 4, 2019, Howard was signed by the Raptors 905 from the G League available players pool.[10]

On July 22, 2019, Howard signed with Goyang Orion Orions of the Korean Basketball League.[11] He signed with the Brujos de Guayama of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional in 2020 and averaged 18.1 points and 4.1 assists per game. Howard re-signed with the team on October 3, 2021, joining them for the postseason.[12] In the 2021 playoffs he averaged 7.5 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.[13]

On October 26, 2021, Howard signed with the Capitanes de Ciudad de México of the NBA G League.[14] He scored 38 points in a 113–103 loss to the Westchester Knicks on December 22, 2021.[15] Howard averaged 15.4 points per game, shooting 46 percent from three-point range. On February 12, 2022, he signed with SIG Strasbourg of the French LNB Pro A.[16]

On June 18, 2022, Howard signed with Napoli Basket of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA).[17]

On August 4, 2023, Howard signed with Monbus Obradoiro of the Spanish Liga ACB.[18]

On May 23, 2024, Howard signed with the Osos de Manatí of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.[19]

National team career

Howard was selected to represent Puerto Rico on the national team for the qualifier round for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.[20]

Personal life

Howard is of Puerto Rican descent.[21] He is the brother of Saski Baskonia guard Markus Howard.

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Arizonans in men's college basketball: Top scorers include DeWayne Russell, Jordan Howard, Tim Kempton. April 13, 2018. Azcentral.com. February 17, 2017.
  2. News: Howard brothers share sweet 3-point shots, brotherly bond. April 13, 2018. USA Today. Associated Press. January 16, 2018.
  3. Fischer. Jake. Sniping Is in Central Arkansas Star Jordan Howard's Blood. April 13, 2018. Sports Illustrated. December 1, 2017.
  4. News: Bears drop second straight with second-half lull. January 6, 2018. Central Arkansas Bears. January 3, 2018.
  5. Central Arkansas' Jordan Howard wins men's basketball Player of the Year . Southland Conference . March 5, 2018 . March 5, 2018.
  6. News: Lopresti. Mike. Brothers Jordan and Markus Howard are two of college basketball's most prolific scorers. Meet their parents. April 13, 2018. NCAA. January 13, 2018.
  7. News: Kubena . Brooks . Former UCA guard to play with Golden State Warriors' Summer League team . June 25, 2018 . . June 22, 2018.
  8. News: Barnett . Phillip . Santa Cruz Warriors select Jordan Howard with 10th pick in G-League Draft . October 22, 2018 . Warriors Wire . October 20, 2018.
  9. Web site: Legends Acquire Jordan Howard. NBA G League. December 4, 2018. November 25, 2018. December 5, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181205060707/https://texas.gleague.nba.com/news/legends-acquire-jordan-howard/. dead.
  10. Web site: Jordan Howard: Acquired by 905. 5 January 2019 .
  11. News: Lupo. Nicola. Jordan Howard signs with Goyang Orions. Sportando. July 22, 2019. July 22, 2019.
  12. News: Los Brujos de Guayama sign Jordan Howard . Sportando . October 3, 2021 . October 3, 2021.
  13. Web site: Baloncesto Superior Nacional Jugador. 2021-10-25. www.bsnpr.com.
  14. Web site: Villalpando . Eduardo . Jordan Howard Signs With Capitanes CDMX . Vavel . December 25, 2021 . October 26, 2021.
  15. Web site: Knicks Close Out Showcase on High Note; Top Capitanes by 10 . NBA.com . December 25, 2021 . December 22, 2021.
  16. News: SIG Strasbourg lands Jordan Howard. February 12, 2022. Sportando. En. February 14, 2022. Skerletic . Dario .
  17. News: GeVi Napoli signs guard Jordan Howard - Sportando. June 2, 2022. Sportando. En. June 19, 2022. Borghesan. Ennio Terrasi.
  18. Web site: Obradoiro powers up with Jordan Howard. Sportando. August 4, 2023. September 10, 2023.
  19. La Guerra del BSN.
    1. BSNPR OFICIAL: El armador Jordan Howard llega a Puerto Rico para reportarse inmediatamente a los Osos de Manatí. Howard debutará este próximo sábado.
    . 1793803701351584133. LaGuerraBSN. May 23, 2024. May 26, 2024. Spanish.
  20. Web site: Puerto Rico announces its 12 players for the first FIBA window of the World Cup qualifier. 2021-11-29. today.in-24.com.
  21. https://www.elvocero.com/deportes/fbpur-pone-el-ojo-en-markus-howard/article_0b28bad8-d561-11e7-bfc8-574b962314ba.html Fbpur pone el ojo en Markus Howard