Jerod Ward facts for kids
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| Personal information | |
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| Born | May 5, 1976 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| High school | Clinton (Clinton, Mississippi) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 235.4 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Michigan (1994–1998) |
| NBA Draft | 1998 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 1998–2011 |
| Career history | |
| 1998–1999 | Grand Rapids Hoops |
| 1999–2000 | Richmond Rhythm |
| 2000–2001 | Los Angeles Stars |
| 2001 | Mobiline Phone Pals |
| 2001–2002 | Granada |
| 2002 | Cibona Zagreb |
| 2002–2003 | Granada |
| 2003–2004 | Café Najjar |
| 2004 | JA Vichy |
| 2004–2005 | Jeonju KCC Egis |
| 2005–2006 | RB Montecatini Terme |
| 2006 | Sagesse Beirut |
| 2007–2008 | Shanghai Sharks |
| 2009 | Toyama Grouses |
| 2009 | Toros de Aragua |
| 2009–2011 | Fundación Adepal Alcázar |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jerod Davanta Ward, born on May 5, 1976, is a former professional basketball player from the United States. He played many different positions on the court, including shooting guard, small forward, power forward, and center. After his playing career, Ward became a motivational speaker, consultant, coach, and college basketball analyst. You might hear him on networks like ESPN and Fox Sports.
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High School Basketball Star
Jerod Ward was a top basketball player in high school. In 1994, he was named the Naismith Prep Player of the Year. This award goes to the best high school basketball player in the country. He played for Clinton High School in Clinton, Mississippi.
Amazing High School Stats
Ward was a McDonald's All-American in 1994. He was also named a First Team All-American by Parade and Slam magazines, USA Today, and Basketball Times. In three years playing for Clinton High School, he scored 2,652 points. He also grabbed more than 800 rebounds.
As a senior, Ward averaged almost 30 points and over 10 rebounds per game. He had two games where he scored more than 49 points! In one game, he even had 19 rebounds. During his junior year, he led the Clinton Arrows to a state championship. He averaged 33.5 points per game in that tournament.
Jersey Retirement
Jerod Ward's jersey number 32 was retired by Clinton High School. This happened in the 2009–10 season. Retiring a jersey is a special honor for a great player.
College Career at Michigan
In 1994, Jerod Ward went to the University of Michigan. He was part of a famous group of players called the "Fab Five II." This group included other talented players like Travis Conlan and Maceo Baston.
Michigan Achievements
Even though he had some injuries, Ward was a strong player for Michigan. He ranked fifth in the school's history for career three-point field goals. This shows he was a good shooter from long distance.
Professional Basketball Journey
Jerod Ward played professional basketball for many years. He was 6 feet 9 inches tall and weighed about 235 pounds. He played for teams in different leagues around the world.
Playing in the CBA
One of his first professional teams was the Grand Rapids Hoops in the CBA. In the 1998–99 season, he averaged almost 15 points and 6 rebounds per game. Because of his great play, he was named to the CBA All-Rookie team.
Playing Around the World
Ward also played for teams in other countries. He played for CB Granada in Spain and Cibona Zagreb in Croatia. He even joined the Toronto Raptors training camp in 2002, which is part of the NBA. His career took him to many different places!
See also
In Spanish: Jerod Ward para niños
