Jerod Ward

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Jerod Ward
Sagesse Beirut
2006–2009Toyama Grouses
2009Toros de Aragua
2009–2011Fundación Adepal Alcázar
Career highlights and awards
* Later vacated

Jerod Davanta Ward (born May 5, 1976)

power forward and center positions.[1] Currently, Ward is a TEDx & Motivational Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Coach and College Basketball Analyst for networks including ESPN, Fox Sports and Spectrum Sports.[2]

High school

Ward was the number one recruit in the nation winning the

retiring
his number 32 jersey.

College career

In 1994, Ward signed with the University of Michigan and comprised part of its highly touted Fab Five II that included Travis Conlan, Maceo Baston, Willie Mitchell, and Maurice Taylor.[3] Though plagued by injuries at Michigan, Ward ranked fifth in career three-point field goals.[4]

Professional career

The six foot nine inch, 235 lbs forward has played for the

Cibona Zagreb (Croatia) and was part of the Toronto Raptors training camp in 2002.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Jerod Ward Eurobasket Profile". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
  2. ^ "Bright House Sports Network - Jerod Ward". www.mynews13.com. Archived from the original on 2015-03-16.
  3. ^ a b "Looking Back at Michigan's Top Recruits of the Past 20 Years". Umhoops.com. 4 November 2011. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
  4. ^ "Jerod Ward Profile". Scfmanatees.com. Archived from the original on 20 December 2013. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
  5. ^ 1999-2000 Official CBA Guide and Register, page 310
  6. ^ "Raptors Training Camp Roster". Nba.com. 30 September 2002. Retrieved 20 December 2013.