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Jordan Goodwin

Jordan Goodwin (born October 23, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the South Bay Lakers of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Saint Louis Billikens.

Jordan Goodwin
Goodwin in the 2015 IHSA Class 3A Championship game
No. 7 – South Bay Lakers
PositionPoint guard
LeagueNBA G League
Personal information
Born (1998-10-23) October 23, 1998 (age 26)
Centreville, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High schoolAlthoff Catholic
(Belleville, Illinois)
CollegeSaint Louis (2017–2021)
NBA draft2021: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2023Capital City Go-Go
2021–2023Washington Wizards
2023→Capital City Go-Go
2023–2024Phoenix Suns
2024Memphis Grizzlies
2024–presentSouth Bay Lakers
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× First-team All-Atlantic 10 (2020, 2021)
  • 2× Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team (2020, 2021)
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High school career

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Goodwin attended Althoff Catholic High School in Belleville, Illinois. As a junior, he averaged 19 points, nine rebounds and 3.2 assists, leading his team to a 32–2 record and the Class 3A state title.[1] He repeated as the Belleville News-Democrat Class 3A-4A Player of the Year.[2] On January 24, 2017, Goodwin posted 26 points and 10 rebounds in a 74–64 win over Mount Vernon High School, passing Kevin Lisch as Althoff's all-time leading scorer. After the game, he underwent season-ending surgery for a partially torn labrum in his left shoulder, which had been occasionally bothering him for two years.[3] Goodwin played for the St. Louis Eagles on the Amateur Athletic Union circuit and had success at the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League.[4] A consensus four-star recruit, he committed to playing college basketball for Saint Louis over offers from Alabama, Butler, Creighton, Illinois, Missouri and Northwestern.[5] Goodwin played football for Althoff as a tight end and wide receiver, helping his team achieve a Class 4A runner-up finish as a sophomore, and received football scholarship offers from Iowa and New Mexico.[6]

College career

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On January 13, 2018, Goodwin recorded the first triple-double in Saint Louis history, with 13 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists in a 76–63 win over Duquesne.[7] On February 10, he scored a career-high 28 points along with nine rebounds in a 70–62 victory over La Salle.[8] Goodwin was suspended for the remainder of his freshman season for a violation of university policy after he was one of four players accused of sexual assault, although no charges had been filed and he was later cleared.[9] As a freshman, he averaged 11.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and four assists per game.[10] In his sophomore season, Goodwin averaged 10.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game. He recorded 66 steals, the fifth-most in a season in program history.[11]

He assumed a leading role as a junior, describing himself as a player-coach.[12] On December 19, 2019, Goodwin grabbed a career-high 19 rebounds while contributing 14 points and four assists in a 69–60 win over Southern Illinois.[13] In his junior season, he averaged 15.5 points, 10.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.1 steals per game, earning First Team All-Atlantic 10 and Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team honors. Goodwin led all NCAA Division I guards in double-doubles, with 15, and was the only Division I player standing under 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) to rank in the top 100 nationally in rebounding. He and Hasahn French were the only teammates in the nation to average double-doubles.[14] Goodwin declared for the 2020 NBA draft before withdrawing his name and opting to return to Saint Louis.[15] As a senior, he averaged 14.5 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 2 steals per game.[16] Goodwin was named to the first-team All-Atlantic 10 and Atlantic 10 All-Defensive team after breaking Saint Louis's record for steals.[17]

Professional career

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Washington Wizards / Capital City Go-Go (2021–2023)

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After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA draft, Goodwin joined the Washington Wizards for the 2021 NBA Summer League.[18] On September 21, 2021, he signed with the Wizards.[19] Goodwin was waived on October 16.[20] In October 2021, he joined the Capital City Go-Go as an affiliate player.[21] He averaged 15.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game.

On December 27, 2021, the Washington Wizards signed Goodwin to a 10-day contract.[22] He played for the Wizards on December 28 and 30 that year, but did not play any further games during that time. After his contract expired, he returned to the Go-Go.

Goodwin joined the Wizards during the 2022 offseason for training camp and had his deal converted to a two-way contract on October 15, 2022.[23] On February 24, 2023, the Wizards signed him to a multi-year contract.[24]

Phoenix Suns (2023–2024)

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On June 24, 2023, the Wizards traded Goodwin, along with Isaiah Todd and Bradley Beal, to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for a package that included four first-round pick swaps, six second-round picks, Landry Shamet, and Chris Paul.[25]

On February 8, 2024, Goodwin was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade involving the Memphis Grizzlies,[26] but was waived the next day.[27]

Memphis Grizzlies (2024)

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On February 13, 2024, Goodwin signed a 10-day contract with the Memphis Grizzlies[28] and on February 24, he signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies.[29]

South Bay Lakers (2024–present)

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On September 6, 2024, Goodwin signed with the Los Angeles Lakers,[30] but was waived on October 18.[31] On October 26, he joined the South Bay Lakers.[32]

Career statistics

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Legend
  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

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021–22 Washington 2 0 3.0 .000 .000 — .5 .0 .0 .0 .0
2022–23 Washington 62 7 17.8 .448 .322 .768 3.3 2.7 .9 .4 6.6
2023–24 Phoenix 40 0 14.0 .389 .288 .862 2.9 2.0 .6 .2 5.0
2023–24 Memphis 17 12 29.3 .349 .311 .633 8.0 4.5 1.5 .5 10.0
Career 121 19 17.9 .405 .308 .758 3.8 2.7 .9 .4 6.4

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 Saint Louis 26 26 33.4 .372 .235 .691 7.5 4.0 2.0 .6 11.5
2018–19 Saint Louis 36 35 34.2 .403 .263 .511 7.5 3.4 1.8 .3 10.5
2019–20 Saint Louis 31 31 35.9 .473 .282 .538 10.4 3.1 2.1 .2 15.5
2020–21 Saint Louis 21 21 33.1 .430 .314 .643 10.1 3.9 2.0 .2 14.5
Career 114 113 34.3 .423 .271 .580 8.8 3.5 2.0 .3 12.8

References

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  1. ^ Sanders, Norm (August 12, 2016). "Jordan Goodwin makes his college choice official". Belleville News-Democrat. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  2. ^ Wilhelm, David (April 2, 2016). "Althoff's Jordan Goodwin a repeat winner as Class 3A-4A Player of the Year". Belleville News-Democrat. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  3. ^ Sanders, Norm and Wilhelm, David (January 24, 2017). "Goodwin wraps up his career at Althoff in style". Belleville News-Democrat. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  4. ^ Halley, Jim (April 25, 2016). "Versatile Jordan Goodwin finds a way to stand out in EYBL". USA Today High School Sports. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  5. ^ Phillips, Scott (August 12, 2016). "Mr. Basketball favorite Jordan Goodwin commits to Saint Louis". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  6. ^ Kvidahl, David (January 24, 2017). "Goodwin sets Althoff scoring record in final game before shoulder surgery". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  7. ^ Durando, Stu (January 18, 2018). "Goodwin's triple-double is first in SLU basketball history". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  8. ^ "Goodwin scores career-high 28 in SLU's 70-62 win over La Salle". Fox Sports. Associated Press. February 10, 2018. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  9. ^ Durando, Stu (February 14, 2018). "Final shoe drops in SLU probe: Goodwin suspended for rest of season". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  10. ^ Criddle, Dean (November 14, 2018). "SLU star Jordan Goodwin returns from suspension just happy 'to play the game I love'". Belleville News-Democrat. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  11. ^ "Jordan Goodwin". Saint Louis University. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  12. ^ Hochman, Benjamin (January 2, 2020). "Goodwin leads SLU in something more important than points and rebounds". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  13. ^ "Perkins scores 18, Goodwin pulls down 19 rebounds in Billikens' 69-60 win over Salukis". Fox Sports. Associated Press. December 1, 2019. Retrieved September 9, 2023.
  14. ^ Durando, Stu (March 10, 2020). "Goodwin honored on A-10 first team; French second team; Perkins top 6th man". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  15. ^ Durando, Stu (June 2, 2020). "Goodwin announces return to SLU; French expected to follow". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved October 8, 2020.
  16. ^ "Wizards' Jordan Goodwin: Reaches deal with Washington". CBS Sports. August 1, 2021. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  17. ^ Durando, Stu (March 10, 2021). "Goodwin, Perkins get A-10 all-conference honors". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Retrieved August 24, 2021.
  18. ^ Filyo, Jackson (August 4, 2021). "Wizards announce 2021 Summer League roster". NBA.com. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  19. ^ Washington Wizards [@WashWizards] (September 21, 2021). "OFFICIAL: We've signed the following players to Exhibit 10 contracts: □ Jaime Echenique □ Jordan Goodwin □ Jay Huff □ Jordan Schakel" (Tweet). Retrieved September 24, 2021 – via Twitter.
  20. ^ Shaw, JD (October 16, 2021). "Wizards Release Three Players". HoopsRumors. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  21. ^ "Go-Go Announce Training Camp Roster". Our Sports Central. October 26, 2021. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
  22. ^ Filyo, Jackson (December 27, 2021). "Wizards sign Jordan Goodwin to 10-day contract". NBA.com. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  23. ^ Adams, Luke (October 15, 2022). "Wizards Convert Jordan Goodwin To Two-Way Deal, Waive Four Players". Hoops Rumors. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  24. ^ "Wizards Sign Jordan Goodwin to Multi-Year NBA Contract". NBA.com. February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
  25. ^ "Wizards Agree to Trade Beal to Phoenix, Acquire Paul, Shamet and Draft Picks". NBA.com. June 24, 2023. Retrieved June 24, 2023.
  26. ^ "Brooklyn Nets Complete Three-Team Trade with Phoenix and Memphis". NBA.com. February 8, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  27. ^ Tucker, Tristan (February 9, 2024). "Nets Waive Jordan Goodwin". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  28. ^ "Grizzlies sign Jordan Goodwin to 10-day contract". NBA.com. February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 13, 2024.
  29. ^ "Grizzlies sign Jordan Goodwin to two-way contract". NBA.com. February 24, 2024. Retrieved February 24, 2024.
  30. ^ "Los Angeles Lakers Sign Jordan Goodwin". NBA.com. September 6, 2024. Retrieved September 7, 2024.
  31. ^ "Los Angeles Lakers Sign Grayson Murphy". NBA.com. October 18, 2024. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
  32. ^ "South Bay Lakers Finalize Training Camp Roster and Schedule". NBA.com. October 25, 2024. Retrieved October 27, 2024.
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