Jordan McRae facts for kids
McRae in 2023
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| Free agent | |
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| Small forward / shooting guard | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 28, 1991 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| High school | Liberty County (Hinesville, Georgia) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 179 lb (81 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Tennessee (2010–2014) |
| NBA Draft | 2014 / Round: 2 / Pick: 58th overall |
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
| Pro career | 2014–present |
| Career history | |
| 2014–2015 | Melbourne United |
| 2015–2016 | Delaware 87ers |
| 2016 | Phoenix Suns |
| 2016–2017 | Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2016 | →Canton Charge |
| 2017–2018 | Baskonia |
| 2018–2020 | Washington Wizards |
| 2018–2019 | →Capital City Go-Go |
| 2020 | Denver Nuggets |
| 2020 | Detroit Pistons |
| 2021 | Beijing Ducks |
| 2021–2022 | Metropolitans 92 |
| 2022–2023 | Hapoel Tel Aviv |
| 2023–2024 | AEK Athens |
| 2024 | Al Ittihad Alexandria |
| 2024 | Scafati Basket |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jordan Tyler McRae (born March 28, 1991) is an American professional basketball player. He last played for Scafati Basket in Italy. Jordan played college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers. He was picked 58th in the 2014 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs. Standing 6 feet 5 inches tall, he plays as a shooting guard or small forward. McRae won an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.
Jordan McRae once set a record in the NBA G League by scoring 61 points in a single game. After playing in the G League and overseas, he joined the Washington Wizards in 2018. In March 2020, McRae signed with the Detroit Pistons. This was his most recent team in the NBA.
Contents
- High School Basketball Journey
- College Career at Tennessee
- Professional Basketball Journey
- Playing for Melbourne United (2014–2015)
- Time with Delaware 87ers (2015–2016)
- Short Stint with Phoenix Suns (2016)
- NBA Championship with Cleveland Cavaliers (2016–2017)
- Playing in Europe with Baskonia (2017)
- Return to the NBA with Washington Wizards (2018–2020)
- Short Stints with Denver and Detroit (2020)
- Playing in China and France (2020–2022)
- Recent Teams in Israel, Greece, and Egypt (2022–2024)
- Playing in Italy (2024)
- Career Statistics
- See also
High School Basketball Journey
Jordan McRae went to Liberty County High School in Hinesville, Georgia. He helped his team, the Panthers, reach the quarter-finals many times. He also earned special All-State honors. He was even nominated for the 2010 McDonald's All-American Boys Game.
One of his best high school games was his last for Liberty County. He scored 37 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and made 5 assists. In his senior year (2009–10), he averaged 24 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, and four blocks per game.
McRae also played for the Atlanta Celtics, a well-known team in the Amateur Athletic Union. Experts like Rivals.com thought he was a top player. They ranked him as the 10th best shooting guard in the nation in 2010.
College Career at Tennessee
Jordan McRae played only 10 games in his first year of college. But in his second year (2011–12), he played in all 34 games. He started 15 of those games. His scoring average went up from 1.8 points to 8.6 points per game. He was one of the best "sixth men" in his league, often scoring double figures when coming off the bench.
In his junior year (2012–13), McRae played in all 33 games and started 22. He led his team, the Tennessee Volunteers, in scoring with 15.7 points per game. He also played the most minutes and made the most three-pointers. He was recognized as a first-team All-SEC player.
During his senior year (2013–14), McRae started all 37 games. He averaged 18.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. He was again named first-team All-SEC. In the NCAA Tournament, he led his team in scoring with 19.8 points per game.
Over his four years at Tennessee, McRae played 114 games. He averaged 13.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game.
Professional Basketball Journey
Playing for Melbourne United (2014–2015)
On June 26, 2014, the San Antonio Spurs picked Jordan McRae in the NBA draft. He was the 58th player chosen. Later that night, he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. He played for the 76ers in the 2014 NBA Summer League. There, he averaged 21.0 points per game.
In August 2014, McRae signed with Melbourne United in Australia for the 2014–15 NBL season. He was named Player of the Week in December 2014 after scoring 30 points in two games. He also won Player of the Month for December. He averaged 19.9 points per game that season.
Time with Delaware 87ers (2015–2016)
In March 2015, McRae joined the Delaware 87ers. This team is connected to the Philadelphia 76ers in the D-League. In his first game, he scored 5 points. On March 22, he had a great game with 39 points and 13 rebounds.
In July 2015, McRae played for the Philadelphia 76ers again in the 2015 NBA Summer League. He later signed with the 76ers but was waived in October. He then rejoined the 87ers. On January 26, 2016, McRae made history by scoring 61 points in a game. This was a D-League record at the time! He also had 11 rebounds and 7 assists. He was chosen for the 2016 NBA D-League All-Star Game.
Short Stint with Phoenix Suns (2016)
On January 29, 2016, McRae signed a 10-day contract with the Phoenix Suns. He made his NBA debut that night, scoring 12 points. He signed a second 10-day contract. He was also sent to the Bakersfield Jam to play in the D-League All-Star Game. After his contract with the Suns ended, he went back to Delaware.
NBA Championship with Cleveland Cavaliers (2016–2017)
On February 28, 2016, McRae signed a 10-day contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played his first game for them that day. On March 9, he signed a longer contract with the Cavaliers. On April 11, he was sent to the Canton Charge for training. The next day, he was called back by the Cavaliers. That night, he scored a career-high 36 points against the Detroit Pistons.
The Cavaliers made it to the 2016 NBA Finals. They played against the Golden State Warriors. Even though they were losing 3-1 in the series, the Cavaliers came back to win 4-3. This made them the first team in NBA history to win the championship after being down 3-1. Jordan McRae became an NBA champion!
In June 2016, the Cavaliers kept McRae for the next season. He played well in the 2016 NBA Summer League, averaging 24.3 points per game. On December 31, 2016, McRae started his first game of the season and scored 20 points. In March 2017, the Cavaliers waived him.
Playing in Europe with Baskonia (2017)
On August 20, 2017, McRae signed a one-year deal with Baskonia, a team in Spain. He had surgery on his left shoulder in January 2018. This injury kept him from playing for the rest of the season. He only played four games for Baskonia.
Return to the NBA with Washington Wizards (2018–2020)
On September 20, 2018, the Washington Wizards signed McRae. He also played for their G League team, the Capital City Go-Go. On January 18, 2019, McRae scored 54 points in a G League game, which was a season high. In the G League, he averaged 30.4 points per game. In April 2019, the Wizards gave him a full NBA contract.
Short Stints with Denver and Detroit (2020)
On February 6, 2020, McRae was traded to the Denver Nuggets. He played four games for them. On March 1, 2020, the Nuggets waived him. A few days later, on March 4, 2020, the Detroit Pistons picked him up. He played four games for the Pistons.
Playing in China and France (2020–2022)
On December 27, 2020, McRae signed with the Beijing Ducks in China. He played seven games for them. On August 22, 2021, McRae signed with Metropolitans 92 in France. He averaged 13.8 points per game there.
Recent Teams in Israel, Greece, and Egypt (2022–2024)
On September 23, 2022, he signed with Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel. On July 14, 2023, he signed a one-year contract with AEK Athens in Greece. In 2024, he played for Al Ittihad Alexandria in Egypt.
Playing in Italy (2024)
On October 28, 2024, Jordan McRae signed with Scafati Basket in Italy.
Career Statistics
NBA Regular Season Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2015–16 | Phoenix | 7 | 0 | 11.7 | .423 | .273 | .800 | 1.1 | 1.4 | .4 | .0 | 5.3 |
2015–16 |
Cleveland | 15 | 1 | 7.5 | .442 | .636 | .692 | .8 | 1.0 | .0 | .1 | 4.1 |
| 2016–17 | Cleveland | 37 | 4 | 10.4 | .387 | .353 | .794 | 1.1 | .5 | .2 | .2 | 4.4 |
| 2018–19 | Washington | 27 | 0 | 12.3 | .469 | .286 | .784 | 1.5 | 1.1 | .5 | .3 | 5.9 |
| 2019–20 | Washington | 29 | 4 | 22.6 | .420 | .377 | .771 | 3.6 | 2.8 | .7 | .5 | 12.8 |
| 2019–20 | Denver | 4 | 0 | 8.0 | .333 | .500 | .750 | 1.3 | 1.0 | .5 | .3 | 2.3 |
| 2019–20 | Detroit | 4 | 0 | 24.5 | .326 | .188 | .727 | 3.8 | 1.8 | .0 | .0 | 11.8 |
| Career | 123 | 9 | 13.8 | .417 | .355 | .772 | 1.8 | 1.4 | .4 | .2 | 6.9 | |
NBA Playoff Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2016 |
Cleveland | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | — | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | 4.5 |
| Career | 2 | 0 | 2.0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | — | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | 4.5 | |
College Stats
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2010–11 | Tennessee | 10 | 0 | 5.3 | .316 | .111 | .455 | .8 | .0 | .2 | .4 | 1.8 |
| 2011–12 | Tennessee | 34 | 15 | 21.7 | .377 | .328 | .759 | 2.9 | 1.5 | .6 | .8 | 8.6 |
| 2012–13 | Tennessee | 33 | 22 | 33.5 | .423 | .355 | .771 | 4.1 | 2.0 | .8 | .9 | 15.7 |
| 2013–14 | Tennessee | 37 | 37 | 32.2 | .436 | .351 | .788 | 3.5 | 2.5 | .7 | 1.0 | 18.7 |
| Career | 114 | 74 | 27.1 | .417 | .343 | .769 | 3.3 | 1.8 | .6 | .9 | 13.3 | |
See also
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