Jordan Davis (188-G-1997, college: N.Colorado) is a 27 year old 188cm guard playing his first season with Sigal Prishtina. He began the season with Leche Rio Breogan Lugo (Spain-Liga ACB) and then in Nov.’24 moved to Hestia Menorca (Spain-Primera FEB) averaging 26.5ppg, 6.0rpg, 2.0apg, 2.0spg and then was briefly with ASP Promitheas Patras (Greece-GBL). Last season he played with CS Antonine (Lebanon-LBL) averaging 23.7ppg, 5.4rpg, Assists-3 (6.3apg), Steals-2 (2.2spg), FGP: 53.3%, 3PT: 24.7%, FT: 74.4%. In the 2022-2023 season he split time with Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB (Spain-Liga ACB) averaging 7.9ppg, 1.7rpg, 1.9apg, FGP: 40.5%, 3PT: 6.3%, FT: 65.4%: and in the BCL averaged 15.2ppg, 4.2rpg, 2.4apg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 52.0%, FT: 80.0%, in Feb.’23 moved to the Veolia Towers Hamburg (Germany-BBL) averaging 11.3ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.7apg, 1.3spg. He played with Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB (Spain-Liga ACB) from 2020-2022 averaging 11.6ppg, 1.9rpg, 2.2apg, 1.1spg, FGP: 45.0%, 3PT: 27.0%, FT: 64.8% and 10.4ppg, 1.7rpg, 2.8apg, Steals-5 (1.3spg), FGP: 49.3%, 3PT: 32.3%, FT: 75.3%. In his rookie season he split time with BAXI Manresa (Spain-Liga ACB) averaging 12.0ppg, 2.2rpg, 1.0spg, 2FGP: 51.2%, 3FGP: 22.2%, FT: 66.7%; in Nov.’19 moved to Rasta Vechta (Germany-BBL) averaging 11.2ppg, 1.9rpg, 2.4apg, FGP: 54.2%, 3PT: 35.3%, FT: 74.2% then signed at Hapoel SP Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League) averaging 16.1ppg, 3.4rpg, 1.2apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 52.5%, 3PT: 14.8%, FT: 63.0% He began his basketball career at / Canyon Springs High School. He then played at the University Of Northern Colorado (NCAA) from 2015-2019 playing a total of 128 games and as a senior averaged 23.4ppg, 4.7rpg, 4.7apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 52.1%, 3PT: 36.2%, FT: 80.0%. He spoke to germanhoops.com about basketball

Thanks Jordan for talking to germanhoops.com. You had short stints with Vechta and Hamburg. Could you ever imagine playing a whole season in Germany. What did you appreciate most about the country when you lived there?

I definitely wouldn’t have any problems playing in Germany it just depends on the playing style and financial situation of the opportunity. I appreciate the relationship that I made with my teammates Vechta (Trev Simpson, Kamari Murphy, Ish Wainwright) and Hamburg (Ryan Taylor).

Your played your first season with at ASP Promitheas Patras (Greece-GBL). What kind of an experience has it been playing in Greece after playing mostly in Spain?

I love my experience with Promitheas (Greece). I love the playing style of the Greek League. It’s a lot of great teams and talent in the Greek League.

Your still seeking your first pro chip. How much potential does this team have and can it make noise in the Basketball Champions League?

I think the team has a great opportunity to put together a run to shock people in BCL.

How tough is it in general to come to a new team so late in a season? You have needed no adjustment period as you had some really good games?

I think don’t think it’s that hard of an adjustment. I always focused on what abilities of mine can I add to a team and focused on plugging those pieces. That’s what has allowed me to have some success.

What has it been like joining a talented and crowded back court with Jordan Walker and Isaiah Reese? What have you appreciated most about their games?

It’s been a great experience playing with those two. It’s allowed me to take pieces of their games and add to mine and vice verses. The best part about it is the ability we have to make each other better. Iron sharpens iron.

You began the season with Leche Rio Breogan Lugo (Spain-Liga ACB) averaging 5.6ppg, 2.6rpg, 1.3apg, 1.1spg, 2FGP: 38.5%, 3FGP: 33.3%, FT: 50.0%, in Nov.’24 moved to Hestia Menorca (Spain-Primera FEB) averaging 26.5ppg, 6.0rpg, 2.0apg, 2.0spg. How vital was it for your self-confidence playing so well in Feb after a tough start in the ACB. Why was your stay with Rio Breogan so short?

I know I have the ability to play in any league. So the self confidence part was never a problem. I think it was about letting people else know that I can play.

Last season you played with CS Antonine (Lebanon-LBL) averaging 23.7ppg), 5.4rpg, Assists-3 (6.3apg), Steals-2 (2.2spg), FGP: 53.3%, 3PT: 24.7%, FT: 74.4%. What kind of an experience was it seeing a different part of the world? What was your fondest moment there?

I loved my experience in Lebanon. The style of basketball I enjoyed and I played against some talented players that I wouldn’t have expected to see in that league. I cherish the relationship that I made with my teammates and organization.

You played parts of 3 seasons with Universidad Catolica de Murcia CB (Spain-Liga ACB). How vital was the ACB in general for your game? How did your game grow in this time?

UCAM/ACB allowed me to slow my pace down and become a better playmaker.

You were teammates with Thaddeus Mcfadden. What memories will you always have of him. Was he like a mentor for you?

McFadden developed a relationship that extends till this day. I think that the best lessons I learned were from us having to compete against each other every day. Allowing us to learn from each other. Iron sharpens iron.

You had many great games in the ACB, but I can imagine your 27 points in the win over FC Barcelona was your fondest moment? What memories do you have of that game?

The 27 points against Barca was definitely a great moment. I just remember DJ Strawberry telling me that I was a killer lol.

What did it feel like holding your own against great players like Nick Calathes and others. Did a game like that satisfy your inner self seeing that you could be the best player among ex NBA players?

I feel like I can play on every level of Europe basketball. I think playing against guys like Nick Calathes and other legends allows me to gain more knowledge, experience, and respect for the level of Overseas basketball.

You played your rookie season with BAXI Manresa (Spain-ACB) averaging 12.0ppg, 2.2rpg, 1.0spg, 2FGP: 51.2%, 3FGP: 22.2%, FT: 66.7%; and in Nov.’19 moved to Rasta Vechta (Germany-BBL) averaging 11.2ppg, 1.9rpg, 2.4apg, FGP: 54.2%, 3PT: 35.3%, FT: 74.2% then signed at Hapoel SP Tel-Aviv (Israel-Winner League) averaging 16.1ppg, 3.4rpg, 1.2apg, 1.7spg, FGP: 52.5%, 3PT: 14.8%, FT: 63.0%. What do you remember being your wake up call that season where you knew that you were far away from home?

I think my wake up call was having to travel by myself. From leaving the states to go to Spain then leaving there and going to Germany by yourself not truly knowing how to travel internationally by yourself. I left Manresa thinking I had to take everything with me and I remember trying to manage traveling with 6 suitcases by myself lol.

How tough was this season for you? Did it feel like your were living out of a suitcase? What did you learn from this season?

I definitely had moments of where you feel like you can’t completely settle in because you can move at any point but I think that it gave me a better understanding of how the business of basketball works.

You finished the season strong in Israel. You were teammates with veteran Mark Lyons. What memories will you always have of him? Could you soak anything up from his work ethic? He is still playing overseas today.

Actually Mark Lyons wasn’t on the team when I was there. However, I used to get comparisons of our work ethic and how hard we both worked on our craft.

You lost a tough playoff series to Euroleague team Maccabi Tel Aviv. Were you in awe playing against Amare Stoudemire? Did you exchange any words? What memories do you have?

I think playing against Maccbi was a great experience. Me and Amare didn’t really speak. However, we did laugh about things that were happening on the court. My fondest memory is seeing people around the arena with flares lol.

Before turning pro, you played NBA Summer League with the Denver Nuggets averaging 6.8ppg, 1.3rpg, FGP: 23.8%, 3PT: 31.3%. What kind of an experience was that? You faced some future NBA guys. You had good games against Houston and Boston.

Summer league was a great experience. Summer league gave me a sense that I belonged but I needed to get better.

You never went the G-League route but came overseas.Did you never think that the NBA was realistic for you? Often guys try a few years of the G-League and then go overseas.

I considered the G-League but I only considered it if it was the right playing and finical situation.

You played at the University of Northern Colorado (NCAA) from 2015-2019 and topped it off with a massive senior year averaging 23.4ppg, 4.7rpg, 4.7apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 52.1%, 3PT: 36.2%, FT: 80.0%. You won the CIT title as a junior and scored 29 points in the final. What memories do you have of that run?

The biggest moment I remember from winning the CIT was texting coach Linder before the game that I was going to bring us home the Championship.

You had so many great games including a 36 point explosion against S Utah in a win. What was your favorite own performance in the NCAA?

My favorite experience was winning the CIT championship.

How did Jeff Linder groom and prepare you best for a professional career?

Coach Linder gave me the blueprint of what it will take to be a true professional on and off court. He held me accountable to always be better and always be improving.

Who won a 1-1 in practice you or Jonah Radebaugh?

In 1 on 1 I have the record over Jonah lol but we both have won games.

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

Jarret Culver is the only NBA player I played in the College. If I’m including Summer League I will say Terrance Davis Jr. (Ole Miss).

Who are your 5 best teammates of all-time?

Jonah Radebaugh, Andre Spight, Trev Simpson, DJ Strawberry, Ish Wainwright, Kamari Murphy

Please name your personal NBA Mount Rushmore?

A.I., Bron, MJ, and Kobe

Who is your Goat and why?

A.I and Derrick Rose. Those are my two goats. I modeled my game off those two. A.I made me pickup a basketball and D. Rose grew my love for basketball. Both made me believe I can become a basketball player.

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

I think it was a good sequel. I think it’s always hard to make a sequel when it’s so removed from the original. Especially because the times are completely different.

Thanks Jordan fort he chat.