Jordan Howard (basketball) facts for kids
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| No. 2 – Ningbo Rockets | |
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| Point guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 6, 1996 Morristown, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality | American / Puerto Rican |
| High school | Perry (Gilbert, Arizona) |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Central Arkansas (2014–2018) |
| NBA Draft | 2018 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2018–present |
| League | Chinese Basketball Association |
| Career history | |
| 2018 | Texas Legends |
| 2019 | Raptors 905 |
| 2019 | Goyang Orion Orions |
| 2020–2021 | Brujos de Guayama |
| 2021 | Mexico City Capitanes |
| 2022 | SIG Strasbourg |
| 2022–2023 | Napoli Basket |
| 2023–2024 | Monbus Obradoiro |
| 2024 | Osos de Manatí |
| 2024–present | Ningbo Rockets |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jordan Isaiah Howard (born January 6, 1996) is a professional basketball player from Puerto Rico. He plays as a Point guard for the Ningbo Rockets in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Before becoming a professional, he played college basketball for Central Arkansas. Jordan also proudly represents Puerto Rico on their men's national basketball team.
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Early Life and High School Basketball
Jordan Howard grew up in Chandler, Arizona. He attended Perry High School. Basketball runs in his family! His father, Chuck Howard, played college football. Jordan's older brother, Desmond, also played basketball. His younger brother, Markus Howard, became a top scorer in college and is now a professional player too.
Choosing a College Team
Even though his father worked at Grand Canyon University, Jordan decided to play college basketball at Central Arkansas. This choice helped him grow into the player he is today.
College Basketball Achievements
Jordan Howard had a fantastic college career at Central Arkansas.
Freshman Year Success
In his first year, he was named the Southland Freshman of the Year. This award showed everyone how talented he was right from the start.
Record-Breaking Performances
As a junior, Jordan averaged 19.5 points per game. He scored an amazing 35 points against UCLA in November 2017. He even hit a three-point shot to force the game into overtime!
In January 2018, he scored his 2,000th career point. A few days later, he set a new Central Arkansas Division I record with 41 points in a single game.
Leading Scorer and Awards
During his senior year, Jordan averaged 25.8 points per game. This made him one of the top scorers in all of Division I college basketball. He also became the all-time leader for three-point shots in the Southland Conference.
At the end of his senior season, he was named the Southland Player of the Year. Jordan also showed he was great in the classroom, earning a Third Team Academic All-American award. He graduated with a degree in filmmaking.
Professional Basketball Journey
After college, Jordan Howard began his professional basketball career.
Starting in the G League
In 2018, he joined the Golden State Warriors for the NBA Summer League. He was then picked by the Santa Cruz Warriors in the 2018 NBA G League draft. Later, he played for the Texas Legends and the Raptors 905 in the NBA G League.
Playing Around the World
Jordan's career took him to different countries. In 2019, he signed with the Goyang Orion Orions in the Korean Basketball League.
He then played for the Brujos de Guayama in Puerto Rico's Baloncesto Superior Nacional league. He was even named the BSN Rookie of the Year in 2020! He rejoined the team for the playoffs in 2021.
In October 2021, Jordan signed with the Mexico City Capitanes in the NBA G League. He had a great game in December 2021, scoring 38 points. He averaged 15.4 points per game, shooting very well from three-point range.
European and Asian Teams
In February 2022, he moved to France to play for SIG Strasbourg in the LNB Pro A league. Later that year, in June 2022, he signed with Napoli Basket in Italy's Lega Basket Serie A.
In August 2023, Jordan joined Monbus Obradoiro in Spain's Liga ACB. In May 2024, he returned to Puerto Rico to play for the Osos de Manatí.
Most recently, in September 2024, Jordan Howard signed with the Ningbo Rockets in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).
Playing for Puerto Rico
Jordan Howard proudly represents Puerto Rico on their national basketball team. He played in the qualifying rounds for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. He also represented Puerto Rico in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Personal Life
Jordan Howard has Puerto Rican heritage. His younger brother, Markus Howard, is also a professional basketball player. In June 2024, Jordan got engaged to his longtime girlfriend, Tay.
See also
In Spanish: Jordan Howard para niños
