Jordan Skipper-Brown (199-F-1998, college: Murray St.) is a 26 year old 198cm forward playing his 3rd professional season and first with Trabzonspor Medical Park Basketbol (Turkey-TBL). Last season he split time with Hopsi Polzela (Slovenia-Liga Nova) averaging 15.4ppg, 9.7rpg, 4.3apg, 1.6spg, 2FGP: 55.8%, 3FGP: 42.9%, FT: 54.9%, in Feb.’24 moved to BK Astana (Kazakhstan-National League) averaging 7.3ppg, 5.4rpg, 1.2bpg, FGP: 61.4%, 3PT: 42.9%, FT: 75.0%. He played his rookie season with Stella Artois Leuven Bears (Belgium-Pro Basketball League) averaging 10,0ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.3apg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 46.9%, 3FGP: 62.5%, FT: 69.2%. He also played with the Vancouver Volcanoes (TBL): averaging 10.6ppg, 6.4rpg, 1.2apg, 1.2spg, 1.6bpg, 2FGP: 57.9%, 3FGP: 14.3%, FT: 75.0%, then moved to Little Rock Lightning (TBL) averaging 9.9ppg, 4.6rpg, FGP: 57.4%, 3PT: 12.5%, FT: 64.3%. He began his basketball career with River Ridge High School and then played 2 seasons with McLennan Community College (JUCO) averaging 6.8ppg, 3.5rpg, FGP: 68.3%, FT: 71.7% and 11.1ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 65.5%, FT: 55.4%. He then finished at Eastern Illinois University (NCAA): averaging 6.7ppg, 4.5rpg, 1.2apg, 1.0bpg, FGP: 64.9%, FT: 63.9% and 10.2ppg, 5.6rpg, 1.1apg, 1.2bpg, FGP: 64.8%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 52.7%. He finished at Murray State University (NCAA) averaging 4.2ppg, 2.8rpg. He spoke to germanhoops.com about basketball.

Thanks Jordan for talking to germanhoops.com Where are you at the moment and how is basketball life treating you at the moment?

Currently in Trabzon turkey playing for Trabzonspor basket. The Basketball Life is always great.

You’re playing your third professional season and first in Turkey with Trabzonspor. How blessed are you to play for this great organization. What have you appreciated most of the club?

I thank God for an opportunity to play with great teammates and an amazing coaching staff. This club is goal oriented on winning, the fans are fantastic and I’m playing with and against high level competition.

You played in the well respected VTB league last season, but didn´t put up big scoring. How confident are you that you can be an impact player in Turkey?

Numbers aren’t everything. Sometimes it’s just not your night and when those nights occur, just do what you can to help the team win. There are some stats that don’t even get recognized but they contribute to winning plays.

Let´s talk about your game. You’re a 199cm guard/forward. If you had to compare your game to an NBA player who best fit the description?

Shawn Kemp, Scotty Pippen, Ben Wallace, Dennis Rodman

You’re a guy that fills the stat sheet really well. Would it be a fair description to call you sort of a Swiss army knife?

Yes I would! My Juco coaches instilled that in all of us. Kevin Gill and Jamaal Green. McLennan created the backbone of my career. “It’s just work someone has to do it”.

You have shot the ball really well in Belgium, VTB and Slovenia and really been able to shoot over 40%. How would describe the development of your three pointer now and how far are you from being an elite shooter?

I believe by the end of my career people might call me Skip Curry. Lol nah I’m kidding but I fixed a few things that separated me from not a shooter to a capable shooter. A lot more work needs to be done. Only time will tell.

Your also a menace on defense. How would you describe yourself as a defender now and where do you still want to go with your defense?

I believe defense wins games. Like I said earlier you might not be able to dominate on the offensive end every night but defense travels. I can see myself playing at the highest level of basketball possible. That is the ultimate goal.

On what areas of your game are you working on most so you can continue to improve your game?

I work on everything. There is nothing I do perfectly so everything can be fixed.

Last season you split time with Hopsi Polzela (Slovenia-Liga Nova KBM) averaging 15.4ppg, 9.7rpg, 4.3apg, 1.6spg, 2FGP: 55.8%, 3FGP: 42.9%, FT: 54.9%, in Feb.’24 moved to BK Astana (Kazakhstan-National League): VTB United League averaging 7.3ppg, 5.4rpg, 1.2bpg, FGP: 61.4%, 3PT: 42.9%, FT: 75.0%. How was the Slovenia experience? You had many monster rebound games including one with 17. You averaged almost 10 rebounds there. How did you make strides on the boards?

If you want dunks you have to rebound the ball. Plus why would you ever give the opponent a 2nd opportunity chance to beat you?

How was the experience in the VTB league. You showed a bit of everything in your game including 5 blocks against Minsk. How did your game grow there?

VTB was a great experience for me to learn and grow into the player I want to become. My game matured a lot faster due to Karvel Anderson and Markell Johnson. They gave me a lot of confidence and pointers.

You won the slam dunk contest in the VTB league. How challenging was it and what dunk will you remember most?

The slam dunk contest was Crazy. Gym packed with loud supporters, bright lights and an opportunity to become a slam dunk champion. The dunk I’ll remember most is the one I never completed- between the legs off vert.

You played your rookie season with Stella Artois Leuven Bears (Belgium-Pro Basketball League) averaging 10.0ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.3apg, 1.3spg, 2FGP: 46.9%, 3FGP: 62.5%, FT: 69.2%. What do you remember being your wake up call to being a rookie where you knew that you were far away from home?

There were constant wake up calls like scenery, food and no Walmart.

Your season ended early and you finished back home in the TBL with Vancouver and Little Rock. You played 12 games and at least 1 team scored 100 plus points in each game. How would you call this experience? Is this pretty much every guy playing for themselves to get noticed?

The TBL is a great up and coming league for anyone who believes in themselves. Don’t sleep on this league at all. There are pros on every team from different leagues. I had the opportunity to meet Coach Curt and Cal- Vancouver Volcanoes. Without meeting them my road to become pro would’ve been a lot more difficult. They allowed me to show my talent in Vegas the summer before my rookie year. If anyone in the PNW needs help. Find CURT & CAL!

You began your college career at McLennan Community College (JUCO) averaging 6.8ppg, 3.5rpg, FGP: 68.3%, FT: 71.7% and.1ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.3apg, FGP: 65.5%, FT: 55.4%Every guy I have interviewed that played JUCO has said that JUCO was a big grind, but they never regreted it. How was it for you?

Junior College is an experience you’ll never understand unless you went thru it. I’ve built some of the strongest friendships I ever had in JUCO. 10205! It’s not for everyone but if you get thru it you’ll have a 98.9% chance of being successful in anything you do.

How important was head coach Kevin Gill in those 2 JUCO years. Your game grew. How did Gill help you most?

Coach Gill shaped me into a basketball player. Before MCC I just played basketball. He taught me and many others what it really took to succeed. Coach and I bumped heads a lot my first year, but I was childish and hard headed. lt was an easy fix for him. I sat on the bench! At first I was mad and confused. Until I started watching and listening from the bench. Then when I got opportunity to touch the floor. I played the game the way he saw it. And I still play it that way. Gill when you see this. You were right!

You then finished at Murray State University (NCAA) averaging 4.2ppg, 2.8rpg. Your minutes were reduced to 13 less from EIU. How tough was this season? What positives could you get out of it besides winning a OVC title?

From jump Coach Matt emphasized winning! He expected nothing less. Him and all the coaches gave us the tools and mindset to win everything we do. There isn’t one thing I can just point out because the whole experience shifted my career.

Was the win over USF at March madness where you had a 12/10 game in 18 minutes your fondest moment in the NCAA?

That was a great moment but no. My favorite memory comes from team weights with Puckett or Morning breakfast in the locker room.

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Tevin Brown?

EASY! Skip Curry

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Tevin Brown Markell Johnson Mack Smith Kj Williams Ty Gordon

Please name your personal NBA Mount Rushmore?

Dennis Rodman Lebron James Dr J Shawn Kemp Vince Carter

Who is your GOAT?

GOD!

Thanks Jordan for the chat.