Jordan Chatman

Jordan Chatman is an American professional basketball player. Chatman played college basketball for Boston College and was a standout high school basketball player, being named Washington Mr. Basketball in 2012.

Jordan Chatman
Chatman wrestles for the ball
CSU Sibiu
PositionShooting guard
LeagueRomanian League
Personal information
Born (1993-05-21) May 21, 1993
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2019 / Undrafted
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019–2020Sibiu
Career highlights and awards

High school career

Chatman grew up in Vancouver, Washington and attended Skyview High School before transferring to Union High School in 2010.[1] As a senior in 2011-12, he averaged 20.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.9 steals per game, leading the team to a 21-8 record and third place finish in the state tournament. He averaged 27 points per game during the tournament run and hit a fullcourt shot as time expired in the state semifinals, earning tournament MVP honors. Chatman won the 2012 Washington Boys Basketball Gatorade Player of the Year award.

College career

Chatman played college basketball at Boston College. During the 2016-17 season, he averaged 8.6 points per game, shooting 41.7 percent from behind the arc.[2] His best game came on January 29, 2017 against the Virginia Tech Hokies, scoring 30 points and made nine consecutive threes pointers, which set an Atlantic Coast Conference record.[3] During his junior season, Chatman averaged 12.9 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, hitting 87 three-pointers.[4] On December 9, 2017, Chatman scored 22 points and helped the Boston College Eagles beat the previously undefeated and #1 nationally ranked Duke.[5] He scored 30 points in a 78-73 overtime win against Richmond on December 23.[6] During his senior season (2017-18), Chatman dealt with ankle and finger injuries.[7][8] He averaged 13.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game on a team that finished 14-17.[9]

Professional career

For his rookie season in 2019-20, Chatman signed with CSU Sibiu, a professional basketball team in Romania that competes in the Liga Națională and FIBA Europe Cup.[10] His best game in the Liga Națională was on February 1, 2020 when he scored 31 points vs CS Universitatea Cluj-Napoca (men's basketball). Chatman averaged 13.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game in FIBA Europe Cup games and made 14 three pointers in just two games vs Fribourg Olympic Basket.[11]

Personal life

Chatman is the son of Jeff and Leah Chatman and is the second-oldest of eight children. Jeff Chatman played for the BYU Cougars from 1984-1988 and is seventh all time at BYU in scoring. Jordan Chatman served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for two years (2012–2014) in Taipei, Taiwan where he learned to speak fluent Mandarin Chinese.[12] He graduated with a degree in China Studies.[13] While at Boston College, Chatman completed his Master of Business Administration degree.[14][15] His wife is a Taiwan native.

References
  1. "BYU Basketball Profile: Jordan Chatman (Class of 2012)". BYU Insider. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  2. Geisinger, Brian (January 18, 2018). "Led by Jerome Robinson, Is Boston College the ACC's Most Dangerous Bubble Team?". Atlantic Coast Conference. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  3. Yeomans, Jay (January 31, 2017). "Watch: Former BYU guard Jordan Chatman sets new ACC record for most consecutive 3-pointers in a game". Deseret News. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  4. Baliatico, Adam (October 29, 2018). "Boston College Basketball Season Preview: The Guards". 247 Sports. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  5. "Boston College rocks No. 1 Duke 89-84; Blue Devils' 1st loss". USA Today. Associated Press. December 9, 2017. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  6. Powtak, Ken (December 23, 2017). "Chatman's 30 carries BC past Richmond 78-73 in overtime". Associated Press. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  7. Hewitt, Steve (February 12, 2019). "Boston College overcomes more injuries to pull away from Pitt". Boston Herald. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  8. Smart, Bradley (December 17, 2018). "Notebook: Perimeter Defense Struggles, But BC Escapes". The Heights. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  9. Golen, Jimmy (October 23, 2019). "Final Four or bust for Boston College. Wait ... What?". Associated Press. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  10. Rosu, Madalina (July 25, 2019). "Jordan Chatman, de la Boston College, noul jucător al CSU Sibiu". Ora de Sibiu (in Romanian). Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  11. "Jordan Reid CHATMAN". FIBA. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  12. Harmon, Dick (April 4, 2012). "Former BYU star's son Jordan Chatman is a chip off the ol' block". Deseret News. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  13. Drew, Jay (June 9, 2016). "BYU basketball: Degree in hand, guard Jordan Chatman will transfer". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  14. Toone, Trent (February 8, 2018). "Three reasons why former BYU guard Jordan Chatman is loving his experience at Boston College". Deseret News. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
  15. Sullivan, Michael (November 10, 2016). "Man Among the Boys: Jordan Chatman's Mission for Faith and Basketball". The Heights. Retrieved February 5, 2020.
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