Ja'Vier Francis

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Ja'Vier Francis
No. 50–Santa Cruz Warriors
Position Power forward
League NBA G League
Personal information
Born (2003-10-20) October 20, 2003 (age 22)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school
College Houston (2021–2025)
NBA draft 2025: undrafted
Playing career2025–present
Career history
2025–present Santa Cruz Warriors
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Ja'Vier Joseph Francis (born October 20, 2003) is an American basketball player for the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Houston Cougars.

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Early life and high school

Francis attended Montverde Academy. He was rated as the 22nd overall center and the 127th overall player in the class of 2020 and committed to play college basketball for the Houston Cougars over other schools such as DePaul, SMU, Washington State, North Texas, Texas Southern and Stephen F. Austin. [1]

College career

On January 18, 2022, Francis put up two points, a rebound, and a block in a victory over South Florida. [2] During the 2021–22 season, he averaged 1.2 points and 0.9 rebounds in 18 games. [3] On December 13, 2022, Francis put up 17 points, 15 rebounds, and three blocks in a blowout win versus North Carolina A&T. [4] In the 2022–23 season, he played in 35 games with one start, where he averaged 4.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks per game. [3] On January 6, 2024, he recorded 13 points in a victory over West Virginia. [5] During the 2023–24 season, Francis became a full-time starter for the Cougars and averaged 6.0 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. [6] On November 30, 2024, he put up five points and six rebounds in an overtime loss to San Diego State. [7] On January 18, 2025, Francis recorded 16 points and ten rebounds in a victory over UCF. [8] In the 2024–25 season, he played in 38 games with seven starts, where he averaged 5.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.0 block per game. [3]

Professional career

For the 2025–26 season, Francis was added to the roster of the Golden State Warriors' NBA G League affiliate, the Santa Cruz Warriors. [9]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2021–22 Houston 1804.1.643–.333.9.0.1.61.2
2022–23 Houston 35110.3.713–.5913.5.2.31.14.3
2023–24 Houston 373720.7.646–.5295.2.2.91.66.0
2024–25 Houston 38715.7.608.000.7214.4.2.41.05.1
Career1284514.0.649.000.6023.9.2.51.14.6

References

  1. ↑ Duarte, Joseph. "UH basketball gets commitment from top-rated center Ja'Vier Francis". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  2. ↑ Duarte, Joseph. "The UH star in waiting: freshman center Ja'Vier Francis". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 "Ja'Vier Francis College Stats". Sports Reference. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  4. ↑ Duarte, Joseph. "Another big step for Houston's Ja'Vier Francis". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  5. ↑ Duarte, Joseph. "Ja'Vier Francis goes to great lengths to help UH basketball any way he can". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  6. ↑ Tillery, Joe. "Houston F Ja'Vier Francis Returning for 2024-25 Season". Heartland College Sports. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
  7. ↑ Duarte, Joseph. "A healthy Ja'Vier Francis changes everything for a 'three-headed monster' UH Cougars frontcourt". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
  8. ↑ Gupta, Maanav. "J'Wan, Jojo, Ja'Vier: Houston's three J's lead Cougars' block party". The Daily Cougar. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Santa Cruz Warriors Announce 2025-26 Opening Night Roster". NBA G League . November 6, 2025. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
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