Jordan Brown (211-F-1999, college: Memphis) is a 25 year old 211cm center from Calirfornia palying his rookie season overseas with Basket Brno (Czech Republic-NBL). He began his basketball career at Woodcreek High School and also played AAU ball with Play Hard Play Smart and at Prolific Prep Academy. He played at 4 NCAA schools beginning with the University of Nevada averaging 3,0ppg and 2,1rpg. He then played a season at the University of Arizona (NCAA) averaging 9.4ppg, 5.2rpg, FGP: 56.4%, FT: 59.8%. He then played 2 seasons at the University Louisiana at Lafayette (NCAA) saveraging 15.3ppg, 8.6rpg, 1.1apg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 52.3%, 3PT: 44.4%, FT: 61.9% and 19.3ppg, 8.6rpg, 1.8apg, 1.2bpg, FGP: 58.3%, 3PT: 26.7%, FT: 61.3%. He finished his NCAA career at the University of Memphis (NCAA) averaging 4.0ppg, 2.2rpg. he spoke to germanhoops.com before a ENBL game against Bamberg.

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

I’m in Brno, Czech Republic. Basketball is going well for me right now.

Your playing your first season with Basket Brno (Czech Republic-NBL). What kind of experience has it been? What have you enjoyed most about the experience?

It has been a blessing, I’m grateful for the opportunity to play. I’ve enjoyed being able to play at a high level and bond with my team.

The team is holding it´s own and competing for the title in the NBL. What is special about the squad that you believe will help propel it to more success?

I think the team is well connected both on and off the court, which Carrie’s over into the games.

How valuable has it been having Ethan Chargois on board. The guy has more pro experience and is a fellow big. How has helped you best with the transition?

It’s been a blessing to have a fellow American who has experience already overseas. He helped me to adjust easier having someone who can also relate to being away from home.

You are putting up the same kind of dominant stats in the ENBL that you had in the NCAA in your last 2 seasons. What has been the secret to adjusting so well?

Keeping God at the front of everything, continuing to work and be hungry and competitive. Focusing on the goal and not the accomplishments along the way.

You began the season with KK Dubrava Furnir Zagreb (Croatia-Premijer Liga). Why was that stay so short?

It was decided it was best for me and the team for me to play elsewhere.

What do you remember being your wake up call to being overseas where you knew that you were far away from home?

Being greeted in a different language by locals and not able to read the signs to buildings around the city.

Let´s talk about your game. You’re a 211cm big man. Are you more a 4 or 5 player? I can play both 4 and 5 You fill the stat sheet excellently. Is it fair to say that you’re a modern day big man?

Yes I am a mix between a modern and traditional big man. Versatile and fundamental.

Your such a versatile player. What would you classify as your biggest strength?

My fundamental, reading the game, and aggression

Your also an impact defender. What kind of a defender are you now and what kind of defender do you still want to become?

I am an active defender who enjoys the defensive end as much as the offensive end. I still want to be more consistent on stopping guards on the perimeter

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

Continuing to improve on extending my range, as well as increasing my knowledge of the game

You played at 4 NCAA schools. How valuable was it getting to play at 4 schools instead of 1. Did that experience help you become so versatile?

It gave me a feel for different environments, cultures, and coaching styles. I think the experience helped me to mature as a player, as well as a person

played at the The University of Nevada (NCAA) from 2018-2019 averaging 3.0ppg, 2.1rpg. I think you experienced much that season. You reached the NCAA tournament and were teammates with the Martin brothers. What positives could you get from that time?

I was able to see the leadership a team needs and the consistency of great players.

Your minutes stat line looked like an NBA stat line for some players. Some games you played 20 plus minutes while other games maybe 4-5 minutes. How tough was this fluctuation mentally?

It was a challenge for me in my freshman year, but it also taught me to have to strive through adversity.

You then were at the University of Arizona (NCAA) from 2019-2021 during Covid and played one season averaging 9.4ppg, 5.2rpg, FGP: 56.4%, FT: 59.8%. How important was this season in your development? You were efficient in 19 minutes of time. How did Sean Miller help develop your game better?

He allowed me an opportunity to develop and grow into a more consistent role going into college while playing at a high level being in the pac 12. Blessed to receive 6th man of the year in the pac 12 conference.

You then moved again this time to the University Louisiana at Lafayette (NCAA) averaging 15.3ppg, 8.6rpg, 1.1apg, 1.1bpg, FGP: 52.3%, 3PT: 44.4%, FT: 61.9% and 19.3ppg, 8.6rpg, 1.8apg, 1.2bpg, FGP: 58.3%, 3PT: 26.7%, FT: 61.3%. Was this one of the best basketball decisions in your life going there?

It was a great decision, and I think it helped me improve and expand my game.

You made a big jump in your game in your last season. How did your game grow under Bob Marlin?

Coach Marlin allowed me to play my game. He put faith in my playing abilities, leadership, and what I could do to help the team win, and I’m glad it was able to work out well for everyone.

What was your fondest moment there? You always played great against Texas State and had great games against LCU and Arkansas State. What was your best game in those 2 years?

My best memory was winning the Conference tournament, earning us a spot in the NCAA tournament.

You have played so many games in your career, but is the 58-55 loss to Tennessee State, your last game there one of those games you haven´t forgotten?

It’s a game that I wish would’ve went the other way, but still enjoyed the experience of getting there with my team.

You then added on another season with the University of Memphis (NCAA) averaging 4.0ppg, 2.2rpg. How tough was it coming from Louisiana where you were Mr dominnat to having a smaller role at Memphis? What positives could you get out of the situation?

It was a lot, but once again, it taught me to be strong in times of trials

What was like learning from Penna Hardaway? What kind of a coach was he and did he share any classic NBA stories with Shaq?

It was great seeing the passion of a former nba great. He talk edabout how Shaq would demand the ball in the paint, and how Penny made sure him and shaq had a great relationship.

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Naeqwan Tomlin?

We didn’t play or match up

Who is the toughest player that you faced in the NCAA that reached the NBA?

Kenny Lofton jr

Please name your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Enjoyed all of my teammates

Who is your goat?

Lebron

Did you see the sequel to the classic Coming To America? Shouldn´t they have left it alone?

Didn’t see it

Thanks Jordan for the chat.