American basketball player (born 1997)
Jordan Latham Bone (born November 5, 1997) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Vanoli Cremona of the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA). He played college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers .[ 1]
High school career
Bone attended The Ensworth School in Nashville, Tennessee , where he played for the private high school's varsity basketball team. He was teammates with NBA player James Wiseman .[ 2] He was ranked by 247Sports as the 171st overall prospect in his class.
College career
As a freshman playing for the University of Tennessee , Bone averaged 7.2 points and 2.9 assists per game, only to improve on those averages as a sophomore with 7.3 points and 3.5 assists. As a junior, Bone had a breakout season, posting 13.5 points, 5.8 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game and helping Tennessee to secure a 31–6 season as well as to make a Sweet 16 appearance.[ 3] He was named to the Second-team All-SEC . At season's end, he declared for the 2019 NBA draft and forfeited his remaining year of eligibility.[ 4]
Professional career
Detroit Pistons (2019–2020)
Bone was selected 57th overall in the 2019 NBA draft by the New Orleans Pelicans , who later traded him to the Detroit Pistons via the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers .[ 5] [ 6] [ 7]
On July 8, 2019, Bone signed a two-way contract with the Pistons. He will split playing time between the Pistons and their NBA G League affiliate, the Grand Rapids Drive .[ 8] Bone scored 22 points against the Memphis Hustle on December 26, 2019, but suffered a knee injury and missed a game.[ 9]
Orlando Magic (2020–2021)
On November 27, 2020, Bone signed a two-way contract with the Orlando Magic .[ 10] On February 3, 2021, the Orlando Magic announced that they had waived Bone.[ 11]
Delaware Blue Coats (2021)
On February 6, 2021, the Delaware Blue Coats announced that they had acquired Bone and a 2021–22 third-round pick from the Lakeland Magic in exchange for the returning player right to J.P. Macura , the returning player right to Doral Moore and a 2021–22 second-round pick.[ 12] He made his debut for the Blue Coats on February 11, 2021.
Beşiktaş (2021)
On August 23, 2021, Bone signed with Beşiktaş Icrypex of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[ 13] He averaged 11.7 points, 3.6 assists, and 3.6 rebounds per game in 11 games.[ 14]
Basket Zaragoza (2021–2022)
On December 9, 2021, Bone signed with Basket Zaragoza of the Spanish Liga ACB .[ 14]
Wisconsin Herd (2022–2023)
On November 3, 2022, Bone was named to the opening night roster for the Wisconsin Herd .[ 15]
Fort Wayne Mad Ants (2023)
On February 24, 2023, Bone was traded to the Fort Wayne Mad Ants in exchange for Deividas Sirvydis .[ 16]
Vanoli Cremona (2023–2024)
On July 18, 2023, Bone signed with Vanoli Cremona of the Lega Basket Serie A .[ 17]
Career statistics
NBA
College
References
^ "Jordan Bone - Men's Basketball" . University of Tennessee Athletics . Retrieved July 3, 2024 .
^ Bossi, Eric (December 5, 2015). "Wiseman, Bone impress in Nashville" . Rivals . Retrieved April 21, 2019 .
^ Daniels, Ivan (April 3, 2019). "Tennessee star guard Jordan Bone declares for NBA Draft" . 247 Sports . Retrieved April 9, 2019 .
^ "Tennessee's Jordan Bone says he's entering NBA draft" . Star Tribune . Associated Press. April 3, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2019 .
^ "Atlanta Hawks Acquire Draft Rights To De'Andre Hunter, Solomon Hill And Conditional 2023 Second-Round Pick From New Orleans" . NBA.com . July 6, 2019. Retrieved July 6, 2019 .
^ "Atlanta Hawks Acquire Draft Rights To Bruno Fernando From 76ers" . NBA.com . July 6, 2019. Retrieved July 6, 2019 .
^ "Detroit Pistons Acquire Jordan Bone In Draft Night Trade With Philadelphia" . NBA.com . July 8, 2019. Retrieved July 9, 2019 .
^ "Detroit Pistons Sign Jordan Bone To Two-Way Contract" . NBA.com . July 8, 2019. Retrieved July 8, 2019 .
^ "Pistons' Jordan Bone: Out again Saturday" . CBS Sports . December 27, 2019. Retrieved January 11, 2020 .
^ "Orlando Magic Sign Five" . NBA.com . November 27, 2020. Retrieved November 28, 2020 .
^ "Orlando Magic Sign Free Agent Frank Mason III to Two-Way Contract Orlando waives Jordan Bone" . NBA.com . February 3, 2021. Retrieved February 3, 2021 .
^ "Blue Coats Acquire Jordan Bone from Lakeland Magic" . NBA.com . February 6, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2021 .
^ "Jordan Bone Beşiktaş Icrypex'te" (in Turkish). Beşiktaş. August 23, 2021. Retrieved August 23, 2021 .
^ a b Yahyabeyoglu, Fersu (December 9, 2021). "Jordan Bone (ex Besiktas) signs at Zaragoza" . Eurobasket . Retrieved December 9, 2021 .
^ "Wisconsin Herd Announces 2022–23 Opening Day Roster" . oursportscentral.com . November 3, 2022. Retrieved November 3, 2022 .
^ East, Tony (February 25, 2023). "Fort Wayne Mad Ants acquire two former NBA players in recent moves, trade away former Pacer Deividas Sirvydis" . Sports Illustrated . Retrieved February 25, 2023 .
^ "Dagli USA in biancoblu: Jordan Bone è un nuovo giocatore della Vanoli Cremona" . VanoliBasket.it (in Italian). July 18, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2023 .
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