Jordan Howard (basketball)
Puerto Rican-American basketball player
Jordan Isaiah Howard (born January 6, 1996) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player for the Sichuan Blue Whales of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). He played college basketball for Central Arkansas, and is a part of the Puerto Rican national team.
High school career
Howard grew up in Chandler, Arizona and attended Perry High School. He is the son of Chuck Howard, who played college football at Indiana and is currently the corporate wellness administrator at Grand Canyon University. Jordan's older brother, Desmond Howard, played basketball in the junior college ranks and organizes his tenacious workouts. His younger brother, Markus Howard, was a top scorer at Marquette before turning professional. Jordan considered going to Grand Canyon for college, but opted for Central Arkansas instead.
College career
Howard was named Southland Freshman of the Year. He averaged 19.5 points per game as a junior. He had 35 points against UCLA on November 15, 2017, including the three-point bucket to force overtime.
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