Jordan Nwora facts for kids
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Nwora playing for Anadolu Efes in 2024.
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| [[Crvena zvezda|Crvena zvezda]] | |
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| Small forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 9, 1998 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | Nigerian / American |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Louisville (2017–2020) |
| NBA Draft | 2020 / Round: 2 / Pick: 45th overall |
| Selected by the Milwaukee Bucks | |
| Pro career | 2020–present |
| League | KLS ABA League EuroLeague |
| Career history | |
| 2020–2023 | Milwaukee Bucks |
| 2021 | → Salt Lake City Stars |
| 2021–2022 | → Wisconsin Herd |
| 2023–2024 | Indiana Pacers |
| 2024 | Toronto Raptors |
| 2024–2025 | Anadolu Efes |
| 2025–present | Crvena zvezda |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jordan Ifeanyi Nwora (born September 9, 1998) is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player. He plays for Crvena zvezda in several European leagues, including the EuroLeague. Before playing in Europe, he was in the NBA, where he won a championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021.
Nwora played college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals. He also plays for the Nigeria men's national basketball team, representing the country where his father was born.
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Early Life and High School
Jordan Nwora was born in Buffalo, New York. His father, Alexander Nwora, is a basketball coach from Nigeria, and his mother is American. His dad helped him learn and develop his basketball skills from a young age.
Nwora played for three different high schools. He started at Amherst Central High School. Then, he moved to The Park School of Buffalo. At The Park School, he became a star player. He was known for his excellent three-point shooting. In his first year there, he helped his team win a state championship.
For his final year of high school, he went to Vermont Academy. There, he continued to be a top scorer, getting ready for college basketball.
College Career at Louisville
In 2017, Nwora joined the Louisville Cardinals for his college career. During his first year, he mostly came off the bench, averaging about 6 points per game.
His second year was a breakout season. He became a starter and one of the team's best players. He averaged 17 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. His hard work paid off, and he was named the Most Improved Player in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
By his third year, everyone knew how good he was. He was even named the preseason ACC Player of the Year. In one amazing game against Boston College, he scored a career-high 37 points. At the end of the season, he was chosen for the First Team All-ACC. After this successful year, Nwora decided to enter the 2020 NBA draft to become a professional player.
Professional Basketball Journey
Milwaukee Bucks (2020–2023)
The Milwaukee Bucks selected Nwora in the 2020 NBA draft. In his first season, he also played for the Salt Lake City Stars in the NBA G League to get more experience.
A major highlight of his rookie year was winning the NBA championship with the Bucks. In the last game of the regular season, he scored a career-high 34 points and had 14 rebounds. The next season, he had another great game, scoring 28 points against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Indiana Pacers (2023–2024)
In February 2023, Nwora was traded to the Indiana Pacers. He quickly made an impact on his new team. In a game against the Atlanta Hawks, he scored 33 points, a new personal best with the Pacers. He scored 25 of those points in just the second quarter, setting a team record.
Toronto Raptors (2024)
In January 2024, Nwora was part of a trade that sent him to the Toronto Raptors. He played 34 games for the Raptors before moving his career to Europe.
Playing in Europe (2024–Present)
In August 2024, Nwora signed with Anadolu Efes, a top team in Turkey. He played very well, even winning a Player of the Week award after scoring 35 points in a game.
On July 8, 2025, Nwora signed a new contract with Crvena zvezda, a famous club in Serbia that plays in the ABA League and EuroLeague.
National Team Career
Nwora plays for the Nigerian national team, also known as D'Tigers. His father, Alexander Nwora, was the coach of the team when Jordan first joined. This made them the first father and son to be on the Nigerian national team at the same time.
During the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, Nwora scored 36 points in a game against Mali. This set a new record for the most points scored by a Nigerian player in a single game.
He also played for Nigeria in the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. He was the team's top scorer, averaging 21 points per game.
Personal Life
Jordan's father, Alexander, is the head coach at Erie Community College and has coached the Nigerian national team. Jordan has three siblings who also play basketball. His sister, Ronni, played for Georgia Tech.
Career Statistics
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| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
Regular season
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2020–21† | Milwaukee | 30 | 2 | 9.1 | .459 | .452 | .760 | 2.0 | .2 | .5 | .2 | 5.7 |
| 2021–22 | Milwaukee | 62 | 13 | 19.1 | .403 | .348 | .837 | 3.6 | 1.0 | .4 | .3 | 7.9 |
| 2022–23 | Milwaukee | 38 | 3 | 15.7 | .386 | .392 | .860 | 3.1 | 1.0 | .3 | .2 | 6.0 |
| Indiana | 24 | 11 | 24.6 | .476 | .422 | .721 | 4.7 | 2.1 | .5 | .3 | 13.0 | |
| 2023–24 | Indiana | 18 | 0 | 10.1 | .451 | .306 | .818 | 1.8 | 1.0 | .3 | .1 | 5.2 |
| Toronto | 34 | 1 | 15.6 | .465 | .347 | .833 | 3.4 | 1.3 | .6 | .4 | 7.9 | |
| Career | 206 | 30 | 16.3 | .433 | .376 | .807 | 3.2 | 1.0 | .4 | .2 | 7.6 | |
Playoffs
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2021† | Milwaukee | 5 | 0 | 6.2 | .222 | .250 | .714 | 1.8 | .2 | .0 | .2 | 3.0 |
| 2022 | Milwaukee | 8 | 0 | 2.5 | .222 | .000 | .000 | .4 | .3 | .0 | .0 | .5 |
| Career | 13 | 0 | 3.9 | .222 | .167 | .556 | .9 | .2 | .0 | .1 | 1.5 | |
College
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2017–18 | Louisville | 28 | 0 | 12.0 | .464 | .439 | .769 | 2.2 | .4 | .6 | .1 | 5.7 |
| 2018–19 | Louisville | 34 | 29 | 31.9 | .446 | .374 | .765 | 7.6 | 1.3 | .9 | .4 | 17.0 |
| 2019–20 | Louisville | 31 | 30 | 33.1 | .440 | .402 | .813 | 7.7 | 1.3 | .7 | .3 | 18.0 |
| Career | 93 | 59 | 26.3 | .445 | .394 | .785 | 6.0 | 1.0 | .8 | .2 | 13.9 | |
See also
In Spanish: Jordan Nwora para niños
- List of All-Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball teams
