Early Life and College Career
Jordan Poole was born on June 19, 1999, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He attended Rufus King International High School in Milwaukee, where he played basketball for four years. Poole was a four-star recruit and committed to playing for the University of Michigan.
Poole played for the Michigan Wolverines for two years, from 2017 to 2019. In his freshman year, he played in all 41 games and averaged 6.0 points per game. In his sophomore year, he played in 37 games and averaged 12.8 points per game. He was named to the All-Big Ten Third Team in his sophomore year.
Golden State Warriors
Poole was selected as the 28th overall pick by the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Draft. He signed a rookie contract with the team in July 2019. Poole made his NBA debut on October 24, 2019, in a game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Poole had a rocky start to his NBA career, struggling with his shooting and consistency. However, he showed flashes of brilliance, including a game-winning three-pointer against the New Orleans Pelicans in March 2020.
2020-2021 Season
The 2020-2021 season saw Poole’s breakout as a player. He started the season with the Warriors’ G League affiliate team, the Santa Cruz Warriors, where he averaged 22.4 points per game. He was recalled to the NBA team in February 2021 and became a key player off the bench.
On March 4, 2021, Poole scored a career-high 38 points in a game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He also became the first player in NBA history to score at least 25 points in three consecutive games while coming off the bench.
Playing Style
Poole is known for his excellent shooting and scoring abilities. He is a versatile player who can play as a shooting guard or a point guard. He is also a good ball-handler and has improved his passing and playmaking skills.
Poole has been compared to NBA players like Lou Williams and Jamal Crawford because of his scoring ability and ball-handling skills off the bench.
Future Outlook
Jordan Poole’s breakout season has earned him a spot as a rising star in the NBA. He has shown that he has the potential to become a top scorer and playmaker for the Golden State Warriors. With his continued development and improvement, Poole could become a key player for the Warriors as they strive to return to championship form.
