Jerome Jordan

Jamaican basketball player

Jerome Jordan - Jamaican basketball player
Born

September 29th, 1986
38 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Jamaica

Links & References

Professional basketball player, played as a center. Played college basketball for the University of Arkansas at Little Rock before entering the NBA. Selected by the New York Knicks in the 2011 NBA Draft. Spent time playing in various leagues including the NBA, D-League, and international leagues. Known for contributions to the teams he played on, particularly in defensive roles.

Drafted by the New York Knicks in 2011

Played in the NBA and D-League

Competed internationally in basketball

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