Nickname: Jordy/Jordo
Classification/Position: 2.5 (Forward/Guard)
Club teams: Perth Wheelcats (NWBL) - WAIS (DTE)
Career goals/Aspirations: Play in the Paralympics - Go to university or college in the U.S. - Play professionally in Europe
Biography
Originating from Perth, Jordan's love for basketball was fostered through his dad, who always had a passion for the sport.
After no longer being able to play AFL, basketball became his sport of choice, and he has since thrived in it, competing in both the NWBL and Kevin Combs Cup with resounding success. Jordan has won two KCC gold medals and is a WAIS scholarship holder.
His journey into wheelchair basketball started through the Rebound WA social league.
Training alongside experienced players like Tom McHugh, Phil Evans, Frank Pinder, and Shaun Norris in WA – in Jordan’s words - helped him realise what it takes to excel at the highest level. He credits them with pushing him to be his best.
Playing Style:
Jordan describes himself as a shooter who can pass and make the right play, focusing on smart decisions on the court.
Did you know?
Jordan enjoys reading fantasy novels in his spare time.
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