Jordan Ford
Agua Caliente Clippers | |
2021 | Peristeri |
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2021–2022 | Agua Caliente Clippers |
2022–2023 | Stockton Kings |
2023–present | Sacramento Kings |
2023–present | →Stockton Kings |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Jordan Matthew Ford (born May 26, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Sacramento Kings of the National Basketball Association (NBA), on a two-way contract with the Stockton Kings of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Saint Mary's Gaels.
Early life and high school career
Ford learned the game of chess at the age of four with his father, Cuzear, serving as his teacher. He began beating adults before winning two California state titles and was ranked seventh in the nation in his age bracket. However, he quit playing competitively at the age of eight to focus on basketball.[1] Ford attended Folsom High School, playing under coach Mike Wall. He scored 34 points in a playoff game against Sacramento High School in March 2016.[2] Ford was named The Sacramento Bee's player of the year two times.[3] He committed to play for Saint Mary's because he liked the structured offense, spurning offers from Gonzaga, California, Oregon and Oregon State.[2]
College career
As a freshman, Ford considered redshirting, but ultimately came off the bench as a backup to Joe Rahon, who encouraged him to focus on his defense. In the summer of 2017, Ford was diagnosed with
Coming into his senior season, Ford was named to the
Professional career
Agua Caliente Clippers (2021)
After going undrafted in the
On February 4, 2021, Ford was included in the roster of the
Peristeri (2021)
On March 24, 2021, Ford signed with Greek club Peristeri for the rest of the 2020–21 season.[15]
Return to Agua Caliente (2021–2022)
On September 24, 2021, Ford signed with the
Stockton Kings (2022–2023)
On November 3, 2022, Ford was named to the opening night roster for the Stockton Kings.[18]
Sacramento Kings (2023–present)
On September 12, 2023, Ford signed with the Sacramento Kings[19] and, three days later, his deal was converted to a two-way contract.[20]
Career statistics
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016–17 | Saint Mary's | 29 | 0 | 5.8 | .389 | .357 | .818 | .6 | .7 | .1 | .0 | 2.4 |
2017–18 | Saint Mary's | 36 | 36 | 27.4 | .508 | .443 | .754 | 2.7 | 1.6 | .9 | .1 | 11.1 |
2018–19 | Saint Mary's | 34 | 34 | 36.9 | .489 | .412 | .800 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 1.3 | .0 | 21.1 |
2019–20 | Saint Mary's | 34 | 34 | 38.0 | .492 | .411 | .836 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 1.4 | .0 | 21.9 |
Career | 133 | 104 | 27.8 | .490 | .416 | .806 | 2.3 | 1.8 | .9 | .0 | 14.5 |
References
- ^ Bennett, Brian (October 8, 2019). "Jordan Ford and Saint Mary's may be in line for their best season yet. Here's why". The Athletic. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
- ^ a b c Kroichick, Rom (March 18, 2019). "St. Mary's Jordan Ford taking spin in spotlight". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
- ^ Stites, Brian (December 20, 2017). "Former Chess Champion Now The King Of Saint Mary's Backcourt". CBS. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
- ^ Johnson, Raphielle (November 2, 2018). "WCC Conference Preview: Can anyone threaten Gonzaga?". NBC Sports. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
- ^ "Ford scores 35 points, Saint Mary's beats Utah Valley 92–63". ESPN. Associated Press. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
- ^ Land, Sam (November 4, 2019). "Three Saint Mary's players who Badger fans need to know". Badgers Wire. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
- ^ "WCC Announces 2018–19 Men's Basketball All-Conference Team". West Coast Conference. March 5, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
- ^ "Ford, No. 18 St. Mary's ready for weary Winthrop". CBS Sports. November 11, 2019. Retrieved December 9, 2019.
- ^ "WCC Announces 2019–20 Men's Basketball All-Conference Team" (Press release). West Coast Conference. March 3, 2020. Retrieved March 3, 2020.
- ^ "Ford has 42, Ross 43 as Saint Mary's trips Pepp in 2 OT". ESPN. Associated Press. March 8, 2020. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
- ^ "Saint Mary's slips past No. 14 BYU 51–50 in WCC semifinal". ESPN. Associated Press. March 10, 2020. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
- ^ Sung, Elaine (March 16, 2020). "The 2020 NCAA tournament that could have been: Midwest region". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- Orange County Register. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
- ^ "Agua Caliente Clippers announce roster for 2021 NBA G League season". NBA.com. February 4, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- ^ Lupo, Nicola (March 24, 2021). "Jordan Ford signs with Peristeri". Sportando. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
- ^ Adams, Luke (September 24, 2021). "Clippers Sign, Waive Jordan Ford". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ^ "Agua Caliente Clippers announce training camp roster for 2021–22 NBA G League season". NBA.com. October 27, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ "Stockton Kings Announce 2022-23 Opening Night Roster". oursportscentral.com. November 3, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2022.
- ^ "Sacramento Kings Announce Roster Moves". NBA.com. September 12, 2023. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
- ^ "Sacramento Kings Convert Jordan Ford To Two-way Contract". NBA.com. September 15, 2023. Retrieved September 15, 2023.