Jordan Woodard (born November 24, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for Legia Warsaw of the Polish Basketball League. He played college basketball at Oklahoma from 2013 to 2017.
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Legia Warsaw | |
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Position | Point guard |
League | PLK |
Personal information | |
Born | Arcadia, Oklahoma, U.S. | November 24, 1995
Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Listed weight | 187 lb (85 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Edmond Memorial (Edmond, Oklahoma) |
College | Oklahoma (2013–2017) |
NBA draft | 2017: undrafted |
Playing career | 2018–present |
Career history | |
2018–present | Legia Warsaw |
College career
editWoodard had a productive freshman season for Oklahoma, averaging 10.3 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game.[1] As a sophomore, Woodard averaged 9.3 points and 3.8 rebounds per game as the Sooners reached the Sweet 16.[2] Woodard was a part of the Oklahoma team that reached the 2016 Final Four as a junior. He contributed 13.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.6 steals per game in a supporting role to Buddy Hield.[3] He was voted an All-Big 12 honorable mention by league coaches as a junior. Coming into his senior year, he was a preseason All-Big 12 honorable mention.[4] As a senior, Woodard averaged 14.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game. His season was cut short when he tore his anterior cruciate ligament in a game against Iowa State on February 11, 2017.[5] In his career, Woodard finished fourth at Oklahoma all-time in assists (471), fifth in made free throws (440), seventh in steals (186), eighth in free throw percentage (81.2%), eighth in total minutes played (3,735) and 14th in points (1,440).[6]
Professional career
editIn October 2017, Woodard was selected in the third round by the Texas Legends in the NBA G League draft.[7] Woodard was acquired by the Iowa Wolves of the G League on February 19, 2018.[6] However, he did not play for them. On August 29, 2018, Woodard signed with Legia Warsaw of the Polish Basketball League.[8]
Personal life
editHe is the son of Marcus and Petra Woodard. His brother James played basketball for Tulsa and professionally for MZT Skopje.[9]
References
edit- ^ Hockensmith, Dustin (March 18, 2014). "NCAA tournament 2014 upset picks: No. 12 North Dakota State vs. No. 5 Oklahoma". PennLive. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ Smith, Jason (November 16, 2015). "At a glance: University of Memphis vs. No. 8 Oklahoma". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ "Oklahoma Basketball: Welcome to the Jordan Woodard show". Fox Sports. June 30, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ "Oklahoma's Jordan Woodard tears ACL, out for rest of season". NCAA.com. February 12, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ Helmer, Joey (February 12, 2017). "Woodard tears ACL, out for remainder of season". 247 Sports. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ a b "Wolves Acquire Guard Jordan Woodard, Waive Zeek Woodley". NBA G League. February 19, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ Watson-Fisher, Jadyn (October 21, 2017). "Oklahoma basketball: Jordan Woodard picked by Texas Legends in G League draft". OU Daily. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ "Legia Warszawa signs rookie Jordan Woodard". Sportando. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ Wright, Scott (April 6, 2012). "Big All-City Player of the Year: James Woodard has enjoyed playing with brother Jordan". NewsOk. Retrieved August 4, 2018.