Jordan Walsh (basketball)

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Jordan Walsh
Jordan Walsh (cropped).jpg
Walsh with Arkansas in 2023
No. 27–Boston Celtics
Position Small forward
League NBA
Personal information
Born (2004-03-03) March 3, 2004 (age 20)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school
College Arkansas (2022–2023)
NBA draft 2023: 2nd round, 38th overall pick
Selected by the Sacramento Kings
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–present Boston Celtics
2023–2024 →Maine Celtics
Career highlights and awards
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Jordan E. Walsh (born March 3, 2004) is an American professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2022 class.

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Early life and high school career

Walsh grew up in DeSoto, Texas and initially attended Faith Family Academy in Dallas, Texas. He averaged 18 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, 2.4 steals and 2.3 blocks per game and was named class 4A All-State as a junior. [1] Walsh transferred to Link Academy in Branson, Missouri prior to the start of his senior year. [2] He averaged 15.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists in his only season at Link. [3] Walsh was selected to play in the 2022 McDonald's All-American Boys Game during the season. [4]

Recruiting

Walsh was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2022 class, according to major recruiting services. [5] [6] ESPN analyst Paul Biancardi rated him as the best two-way player in the 2022 class. [7] Walsh committed to playing college basketball for Arkansas over offers from Texas, Memphis, Arizona State, and Kansas. [8]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Jordan Walsh
SF 		DeSoto, TX Link Academy (MO)6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)195 lb (88 kg)Oct 14, 2021 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A    Rivals: 5 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 5 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 92
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 25   247Sports: 20   ESPN: 11
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Arkansas 2022 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  • "2022 Arkansas Razorbacks Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 14, 2022.
  • "2022 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved November 14, 2022.

College career

Walsh entered his freshman season at Arkansas as starting wing. [9] Midway through the season he was moved to the bench as a key reserve. [10] Eventually, thanks to his length and athleticism, Walsh moved back to the starting lineup and became one of Arkansas' key defenders. In his lone season for Arkansas, Walsh averaged 7.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game. On April 19, 2023, he declared for the 2023 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility. [11] Walsh later decided to remain in the draft. [12]

Professional career

Boston Celtics (2023–present)

Walsh was selected by the Sacramento Kings with the 38th overall pick in the second round of the 2023 NBA draft, then subsequently traded to the Boston Celtics. [13]

On July 6, 2023, he signed a four-year, $7.6 million contract with Boston. [14] On October 31, Walsh was assigned to the Maine Celtics of the NBA G League. [15]

On January 17, 2024, Walsh made his NBA debut in a 117-98 victory against the San Antonio Spurs, collecting 4 rebounds in the final 3 minutes of play. [16] On February 4, 2024, Walsh scored his first two NBA points in a 131-91 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies at TD Garden. [17]

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

NBA

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2023–24 Boston 919.2.400.222.5002.2.6.6.11.7
Career919.2.400.222.5002.2.6.6.11.7

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2022–23 Arkansas 362224.4.433.278.7123.9.91.1.57.1

Personal life

Walsh has alopecia universalis, an autoimmune condition which prevents the growth of hair on the body. [18]

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  2. ↑ "Four-star basketball recruit Jordan Walsh leaves Faith Family, now at prep academy in Missouri". Dallas Morning News . September 6, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  3. ↑ Divens, Jordan (March 24, 2022). "High school basketball: MaxPreps Player of the Year in all 50 states". MaxPreps.com . Retrieved February 5, 2023.
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  5. ↑ Choate, Mason (December 11, 2022). "Walsh shows potential in win over Oklahoma". Rivals.com . Retrieved February 10, 2023.
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  7. ↑ Davenport, Richard (May 23, 2022). "ESPN's Biancardi names Hog signee top 2-way player". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette . Retrieved January 22, 2023.
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  9. ↑ Murphy, Tom (January 22, 2023). "Hogs find their 'D' vs. Rebels". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette . Retrieved January 30, 2023.
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