The Journey: Jordan Graham
George Rogers Clark point guard Jordan Graham is heading into the last few games of his high school career with district and regional titles in his sights. Graham has scored over 1,000 points and dished out over 500 assists while…
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Continue ReadingGeorge Rogers Clark point guard Jordan Graham is heading into the last few games of his high school career with district and regional titles in his sights. Graham has scored over 1,000 points and dished out over 500 assists while being a 3 year starter for one of the top teams in the 10th region. While he hasn’t made a college decision yet, Jordan holds 6 offers at various levels of college basketball and will be a steal for someone in the Spring signing period. Graham is in a unique position as the son of a very successful coach and little brother to a young lady who had a nice college career at the NAIA level. I recently caught up with Jordan to discuss his life in basketball up to this point. Here is the Journey of Jordan Graham:
- What’s your earliest basketball memory? When did you realize you had so much love for the game?
I don’t have any specific memories but I’ve always been around basketball. I grew up with it. I think my love for the game came when we first moved to Winchester. Watching GRC go to state as a kid was so special for me. seeing those guys win the region and celebrating, seeing the community get behind them. That’s where the love for the game started for me.
- When did you think you were good enough to earn a college scholarship? What made you think that?
The summer after my freshman year is when I started to see my dream have a chance to become reality. That’s when AAU started getting real and coaches were watching games. Playing against the best players in the country and competing with them. What made me think I could play college ball is my dad more than anything and then the current head coach of my high school Josh Cook getting the Job before my sophomore season. He started telling me I could play college ball. I owe a lot to those two men for helping me get to where I am.
- Is there one particular play or special game that stands out in your mind? Why does it mean more to you?
The most special moment in my career so far is winning district last year. GRC hadn’t won a district in years and to win it for the seniors last year and my school was very special for me.
- You’re in the unique position where you grew up around the game. As the son of a successful coach and player and brother to an older sister who played college ball, how do you think your experience with basketball is different from most kids?
I view my situation as a slight advantage. My dad has always been there to give advice and to work me out. I’ve practically lived in a gym my entire life. Along with my dad being there, seeing firsthand my sister go through the process and playing college ball it helps me know i can achieve my dream just like she did.
- If you could give basketball or life advice to younger you, what would it be and why?
I would tell myself to remain focused on school, stay humble in victory and in defeat, and always be selfless on and off the court.
- If a high school freshman asked you how to reach the next level, what would you tell them?
I would tell them to never be outworked. Guys will always have more talent than you or have a better situation than you do, but you can never be outworked. Not in school, basketball, or life.