Antoine Jordan facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 10, 1983 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Randallstown (Baltimore County, Maryland) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Siena (2002–2006) |
| NBA Draft | 2006 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2006–2014 |
| Career history | |
| 2006 | Basket Livorno |
| 2007 | BC Šiauliai |
| 2007 | Fort Worth Flyers |
| 2007 | Albany Patroons |
| 2007–2008 | Matrixx Magixx |
| 2008 | Tulsa 66ers |
| 2009 | Matrixx Magixx |
| 2010–2012 | BG Göttingen |
| 2012–2013 | Kouvot Kouvola |
| 2013–2014 | Once Caldas de Manizales |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Antoine "Scoop" Jordan, born on March 10, 1983, is an American professional basketball player. He is known for playing as a point guard or shooting guard. Antoine played college basketball at Siena College before starting his professional career. He has played for many teams in different countries around the world.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Antoine Jordan grew up in Baltimore, Maryland. He went to Randallstown High School. After high school, he attended Siena College. From 2002 to 2005, Antoine played for the Siena Saints men's basketball team. He was a key player for his college team.
Professional Career Highlights
Antoine Jordan started his professional basketball journey in 2006. He played for teams in many different countries. These include Italy, the Netherlands, Lithuania, and Germany.
Playing in Europe
Antoine played for several teams in Europe. In 2007, he was part of the Matrixx Magixx team in the Netherlands. He was even named to the All-Dutch League Team that year. This shows he was one of the best players in the league.
Winning a European Championship
One of Antoine's biggest achievements came in 2010. He was playing for BG Göttingen in Germany. His team won the FIBA EuroChallenge championship. This is a major basketball tournament in Europe. Winning it was a huge success for Antoine and his team.
Time in Finland
In 2012, Antoine Jordan joined Kouvot Kouvola, a team in Finland. The team's coach, Jyri Lehtonen, was very happy to have him. The coach said Antoine was a versatile and experienced player. He was also a good role model for the younger players on the team. Antoine's wife, Shawn, and their children joined him in Finland.
Personal Life
Antoine Jordan is married and has two children. His family lives in Maryland, USA. He has traveled a lot for his basketball career.
