Jordan_Walsh_(basketball)
Jordan Walsh
American basketball player (born 2004)
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.
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 height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| College | Arkansas (2022–2023) |
| NBA draft | 2023: 2nd round, 38th overall pick |
| Selected by the Sacramento Kings | |
| Playing career | 2023–present |
| Career history | |
| 2023–present | Boston Celtics |
| 2023–2024 | →Maine Celtics |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Stats  at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
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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]
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit 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: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 92 | ||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 25 247Sports: 20 ESPN: 11 | ||||||
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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]
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]
| GP | Games 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
College
Walsh has alopecia universalis, an autoimmune condition which prevents the growth of hair on the body.[18]
- Munz, Jason (September 24, 2021). "Memphis basketball recruiting: 5-star Jordan Walsh taking official visit". The Commercial Appeal. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
- "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.
- Divens, Jordan (March 24, 2022). "High school basketball: MaxPreps Player of the Year in all 50 states". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- Orange, Alyssa (January 25, 2022). "Nick Smith Jr & Jordan Walsh named McDonald's All-Americans". FOX16.com. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
- Choate, Mason (December 11, 2022). "Walsh shows potential in win over Oklahoma". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
- Boone, Kyle (October 14, 2021). "Arkansas basketball recruiting: Five-star SF Jordan Walsh commits to Razorbacks". CBS Sports. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
- Davenport, Richard (May 23, 2022). "ESPN's Biancardi names Hog signee top 2-way player". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
- Borzello, Jeff and Biancardi, Paul (October 14, 2021). "Jordan Walsh, ranked No. 7 in the 2022 class, announces commitment to Arkansas". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
- Murphy, Tom (January 22, 2023). "Hogs find their 'D' vs. Rebels". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- Smith, Kent (February 1, 2023). "Musselman's Unplanned Handling of Walsh Against A&M Unlocks Key to Future Wins". SI.com. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
- Wayne, E. (April 19, 2023). "Arkansas forward Jordan Walsh declares for NBA Draft". USA Today. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- Goodson, Connor (May 31, 2023). "Jordan Walsh not returning to Arkansas, remaining in 2023 NBA Draft". USA Today. Retrieved June 30, 2023.
- Rivera, Gio (June 23, 2023). "Celtics Select Jordan Walsh With No. 38 Pick In 2023 NBA Draft". NESN. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- Scotchie, Luke. "Celtics assign Jordan Walsh to G-League". www.boston.com.
- Terada, Souichi (18 January 2024). "Celtics rookie describes unforgettable NBA debut". masslive.
- Himmelsbach, Adam (February 5, 2024). "Celtics rout depleted Grizzlies in what originally had the potential to be a battle of top teams". Boston Globe. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
- Gosset, Brian (March 14, 2019). "Faith Family freshman, who won state on buzzer-beating dunk, not letting Alopecia stop him". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Retrieved February 10, 2023.