Jason Rowe (basketball) facts for kids
Rowe playing for Dinamo Sassari in 2007
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| Point guard | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born | June 16, 1978 Buffalo, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Buffalo Traditional (Buffalo, New York) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Listed weight | 176 lb (80 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Loyola (Maryland) (1996–2000) |
| NBA Draft | 2000 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2000–2015 |
| Career history | |
| 2000 | APOEL |
| 2001 | Elitzur Ashkelon |
| 2001 | Spójnia Stargard |
| 2001–2002 | ALM Évreux |
| 2002 | Independiente General Pico |
| 2002–2003 | BCM Gravelines |
| 2003–2006 | Hyères-Toulon |
| 2006–2007 | Basket Livorno |
| 2007 | JDA Dijon |
| 2007–2008 | P.A.O.K. |
| 2008–2010 | Dinamo Sassari |
| 2010–2011 | Tofaş |
| 2011 | Veroli Basket |
| 2012–2013 | BC Odesa |
| 2013 | KAOD |
| 2013–2014 | CB Valladolid |
| 2014 | AS Salé |
| 2014–2015 | UB Chartres Métropole |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jason L Rowe (born June 16, 1978) is an American former professional basketball player. He was a talented point guard known for his skills on the court. Jason played high school basketball in his hometown of Buffalo, New York. He became the all-time leader in points and assists for his school.
After high school, he played college basketball for the Loyola Greyhounds. He was a top player in his conference, earning all-conference honors twice. Jason then played professional basketball for 15 years. He competed in many countries around the world. In 2006, he was the top scorer in France's main basketball league. He was also named the league's best foreign player that same year. Today, Jason Rowe is a basketball coach. He leads the team at Bishop Timon – St. Jude High School.
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High School Basketball Journey
Jason Rowe grew up in Buffalo, New York, in a family that loved basketball. His dad played in high school and was a local scout. His uncle, Lester Rowe, played college basketball for the West Virginia Mountaineers. Jason started playing basketball very young. By age 8, he was already playing with older kids.
He attended Buffalo Traditional School from fifth grade. In 8th grade, he went to a basketball camp run by Georgia Tech. By his freshman year, he was one of the best players on his school's varsity team. His coach, Joe Cardinal, helped him develop his skills. In his sophomore year, Jason averaged 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 12 assists per game.
High School Achievements
In his junior year, Jason was named to the Class C first team. The Baltimore Sun described him as a quick point guard. He was 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighed 155 pounds. He had great court vision and could jump very high. Jason averaged 22 points, 12 assists, and 5 steals during this year. He and Tim Winn were named co-Players of the Year by The Buffalo News.
Before his senior year, Jason got injured at a basketball camp. But he still had an amazing senior season. He helped Buffalo Traditional win the 1996 Class C state title. He was also chosen for the all-state first team. That year, he averaged 24 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists, and 5 steals. He shot 58% from the field. In one game, he achieved a rare quadruple double. He had 36 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists, and 11 steals. This was against Lafayette High School.
Racine Journal Times listed him as one of the top 100 seniors in the country. Jason and Tim Winn again shared Buffalo News Player of the Year honors. Jason was the first player in New York state to score over 2,000 points and get over 1,000 assists. He finished his high school career with school records. He had 2,286 points, 1,098 assists, and over 500 rebounds and 500 steals. His 1,098 career assists are among the highest in U.S. high school basketball history.
In 2009, The Buffalo News celebrated 50 years of All-Western New York (WNY) basketball. Jason Rowe was named to the All-time All-WNY third team. He had been an All-WNY first team selection three times.
College Basketball Career
Jason Rowe received interest from some college basketball programs. He chose to play for Loyola (Maryland). He also decided to study elementary education. His coach, Brian Ellerbe, put him in the starting lineup right away. Jason started all 27 games in his first year. He averaged 13.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.1 assists. He was the team's best at assists.
Sophomore and Junior Years
For his second year, a new coach, Dino Gaudio, joined the team. On December 13, 1997, Jason had a career-high 10 assists against Towson. On January 4, 1998, he recorded 7 steals against Saint Peter's. This was one of the best marks in Loyola's history. He also made 7 three-pointers in a game on January 25, 1998. This tied a school record at the time.
Jason's scoring improved to 18.1 points per game. This was second-highest on his team and in the entire MAAC conference. He led the conference in total steals (86) and steals per game (3.1). His 3.1 steals per game ranked 4th in all of NCAA Division I. His 86 steals were a new school record. He was named to the All-MAAC Second Team.
In his junior year, Jason was seen as one of the best players in the MAAC. He led his team in points, assists, and steals per game. He had 161 total assists and set a new school record with 95 steals in a season. His 3.4 steals per game ranked third in all of NCAA Division I. He tied his career high with 10 assists on November 28, 1998. He also reached his career-high in points per game with 21.9. He led the MAAC in assists (5.8) and steals (3.4) per game. At the end of the year, Jason was chosen for the All-MAAC First Team.
Senior Year and College Records
Jason started his senior season strong. On November 20, 1999, he had 8 steals against UMBC. On January 5, 2000, he again tied his career high with 10 assists against Canisius. However, his college basketball career ended early due to academic reasons.
Even with his college career ending early, Jason left a big mark. He was the top 3-point shooter in Loyola history with 186 made 3-point shots. His 486 total assists were the second-best at Loyola. His 272 steals are still an all-time record at Loyola as of 2019. He scored 1,678 total points, which was the 5th best in school history when he finished.
College Statistics
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 1996–97 | Loyola (MD) | 27 | 27 | 33.6 | .458 | .349 | .745 | 3.2 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 13.7 |
| 1997–98 | Loyola (MD) | 28 | 27 | 36.9 | .441 | .339 | .776 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 3.1 | 0.1 | 18.1 |
| 1998–99 | Loyola (MD) | 28 | 34.1 | .505 | .360 | .787 | 4.9 | 5.8 | 3.4 | 0.1 | 21.9 | |
| 1999–00 | Loyola (MD) | 12 | 12 | 36.8 | .435 | .317 | .778 | 5.4 | 5.2 | 3.0 | 0.1 | 17.9 |
| Career | 95 | 35.4 | .465 | .344 | .773 | 4.6 | 5.1 | 2.9 | 0.1 | 17.9 |
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Jason Rowe was eligible for the 2000 NBA draft. Even though he had drawn interest from NBA teams, he was not chosen. He was drafted by the Washington Congressionals in the USBL draft. However, he decided to start his professional career in Cyprus.
Playing Around the World
In 2001, Jason joined Elitzur Ashkelon in the Israeli Basketball Premier League. He averaged 18.7 points per game there. Later that year, he played for Spójnia Stargard in Poland. He then moved to France for the 2001–02 season. He played for ALM Évreux and averaged 21 points and 8.3 assists. He also had a short time playing in Argentina for Independiente de General Pico.
In 2002, Jason joined BCM Gravelines in France's top league, LNB Pro A. He also played in the 2002–03 ULEB Cup, an international competition. In 2003, he moved to Hyères-Toulon Var (HTV). He played 29 games in the 2003–04 season, averaging 19.5 points and 6.8 assists. The next season, he scored even more, with 19.6 points per game.
MVP Season in France
The 2005–06 season was Jason Rowe's best in the French Pro A league. He averaged 21 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 6.6 assists per game. He shot well from three-point range and from the free-throw line. He became the top scorer in the league. He was also named the LNB Pro A Foreign MVP, meaning he was the best international player in the league.
After his great season in France, Jason signed with Basket Livorno in Italy in 2006. He played 25 games, averaging 15 points and 3.9 assists. After Italy, he returned to France briefly for JDA Dijon. Then he moved to Greece to play for P.A.O.K..
Later Career and Retirement
From 2008 to 2010, Jason played for Dinamo Sassari in Italy's second-tier league, LegaDue. In his first season, he averaged 19.2 points and 4.9 assists. In 2010, his team was promoted to Italy's top league. Jason was also named MVP of the LegaDue Italian Cup.
In 2010, he moved to Turkey to play for Tofaş S.K.. He averaged 13.2 points and 4.6 assists over 30 games. He then returned to Italy for a short time with Veroli Basket. In 2012, he joined BC Odesa in Ukraine. He played 12 games, averaging 12.4 points and 5.1 assists. In 2013, he played for KAOD in Greece. Later that year, he signed with CB Valladolid in Spain's top league, Liga ACB. He played 18 games and was named ACB Player of the Week once. After a brief period in Morocco with AS Salé, Jason Rowe retired after the 2014–15 season. He spent his final season with UB Chartres Métropole in France's third league.
Coaching Career
Jason Rowe became the head coach at Bishop Timon – St. Jude High School in July 2017. His team reached the CHSAA Championship Game in March 2023. They also played in the CHSAA Championship Game again in March 2024.
