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Jordan Ifeanyi Nwora (/ˈwɔːrə/ WOR-ə;[1] born September 9, 1998) is a Nigerian-American professional basketball player for Crvena zvezda of the Basketball League of Serbia (KLS), the ABA League and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals.[2][3][4][5] He plays internationally for the Nigeria men's national basketball team. Nwora won a championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2021 before being traded to the Indiana Pacers in 2023 and again to the Toronto Raptors in 2024.

Key Information

Early life

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Nwora was born on September 9, 1998, in Buffalo, New York to a Nigerian father[6] and an American mother. His father Alexander Nwora, a basketball coach, helped Jordan in developing his basketball abilities.[7]

High school career

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Nwora started playing basketball at Amherst Central High School in the 2013–2014 season, before transferring to The Park School of Buffalo for two seasons.[8] At The Park School he shot 42 percent from three-point range, leading the Pioneers to the New York State Federation Class B championship, averaging 21.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.4 steals, and 1.4 assists. His second season at The Park School saw him raise all of his season averages, turning in 23.4 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.3 steals, and 1.8 assists. He earned First Team All-Centercourt honors in both his junior[9] and senior[10] seasons playing at The Park School. Nwora continued his prep career for one more season, where he scored over 500 points at Vermont Academy, averaging 18.7 points and 5.3 rebounds in the 2016–2017 season.[11]

College career

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Nwora joined the Louisville Cardinals in 2018. In his freshman season, he averaged 5.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game.[12][13][14]

During his sophomore season, Nwora became a permanent starter on the team six games into the season.[15] He averaged 17.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game,[16] becoming the second Most Improved Player in the NCAA and named Most Improved Player in the ACC.[17]

He was named the preseason ACC player of the year. On January 29, 2020, Nwora scored a career-high 37 points and added nine rebounds in a 86–69 win against Boston College.[18] At the conclusion of the regular season, Nwora was named to the First Team All-ACC, finishing second in the player of the year voting to Tre Jones.[19] As a junior, Nwora averaged 18 points and 7.7 rebounds per game while shooting 44% from the field.

Following the season, Nwora declared for the 2020 NBA draft.[20] He trained at Darren Fenn's XGen Elite basketball academy in West Seneca to keep in shape during the COVID-19 pandemic and prepare for the draft.[21]

Professional career

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Milwaukee Bucks (2020–2023)

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Nwora was selected with the 45th overall pick by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2020 NBA draft.[22] On November 24, 2020, the Bucks announced that they had signed Nwora.[23] He was assigned to the Salt Lake City Stars for the start of the NBA G League season, making his debut on February 10, 2021. Three days later, he was recalled from the Stars because of an ankle injury. On May 16, Nwora ended his rookie season by scoring a career–high 34 points on 14–23 shooting, along with 14 rebounds and 2 blocks, during a 118–112 loss to the Chicago Bulls.[24] During his rookie season, Nwora became an NBA champion, helping the Bucks defeat the Phoenix Suns in the 2021 NBA Finals.[25] On December 18, 2021, Nwora scored a season-high 28 points, along with 11 rebounds, in a 119–90 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.[26]

Indiana Pacers (2023–2024)

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On February 9, 2023, Nwora was traded to the Indiana Pacers along with George Hill and Serge Ibaka in a four-team trade involving the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns.[27] Nwora joined Tyrese Haliburton, Aaron Nesmith, and Jalen Smith on the Pacers, and later Obi Toppin, all selected in the 2020 NBA draft. He made his Pacers debut on February 13, recording 7 points, 3 rebounds and 2 steals in a 123–117 loss to the Utah Jazz.[28] On February 25, Nwora recorded 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists on 8–12 shooting, in a win over the Orlando Magic.[29] On March 13 against the Detroit Pistons, Nwora recorded 20 points, four rebounds, and two steals.[30] On March 25 against the Atlanta Hawks, Nwora posted a Pacers season–high 33 points and added six rebounds during a loss.[31] He scored 25 of his 33 points in the 2nd quarter, setting the Pacers regular–season franchise record for most points in a quarter since tracking began in the 1996–97 NBA season.[32][33]

Toronto Raptors (2024)

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On January 17, 2024, the Pacers traded Nwora, along with Bruce Brown, Kira Lewis Jr. and three first-round draft picks to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Pascal Siakam.[34]

Anadolu Efes (2024–2025)

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On August 5, 2024, Nwora signed with Anadolu Efes of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi and the EuroLeague.[35][36]

On October 29, 2024, Nwora received Hoops Agents Player of the Week award for Round 4. He had the game high 35 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists for his team to win.[37]

Crvena zvezda (2025–present)

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On July 8, 2025, Nwora signed with Crvena zvezda of the ABA League.[38]

National team career

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Nwora was called up to be part of the D'Tigers for the 2019 FIBA world cup qualifier between June 28–30, 2018, by his father Alexander Nwora who is the head coach of the team. In the tournament, he averaged 21.7 points, 8 rebounds and 2.7 assists.[39] During the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers in Lagos, Nwora scored 36 points against Mali to be the highest scoring player for Nigeria in history,[40] breaking Ike Diogu's record of 31 points.

Nwora scored a game-high 33 points in a loss to Germany in the preliminary round of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. He led Nigeria in scoring in the tournament after averaging 21 points per game.[41]

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
 †  Won an NBA championship

NBA

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Regular season

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2020–21† Milwaukee 30 2 9.1 .459 .452 .760 2.0 .2 .5 .2 5.7
2021–22 Milwaukee 62 13 19.1 .403 .348 .837 3.6 1.0 .4 .3 7.9
2022–23 Milwaukee 38 3 15.7 .386 .392 .860 3.1 1.0 .3 .2 6.0
Indiana 24 11 24.6 .476 .422 .721 4.7 2.1 .5 .3 13.0
2023–24 Indiana 18 0 10.1 .451 .306 .818 1.8 1.0 .3 .1 5.2
Toronto 34 1 15.6 .465 .347 .833 3.4 1.3 .6 .4 7.9
Career 206 30 16.3 .433 .376 .807 3.2 1.0 .4 .2 7.6

Playoffs

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021† Milwaukee 5 0 6.2 .222 .250 .714 1.8 .2 .0 .2 3.0
2022 Milwaukee 8 0 2.5 .222 .000 .000 .4 .3 .0 .0 .5
Career 13 0 3.9 .222 .167 .556 .9 .2 .0 .1 1.5

College

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Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 Louisville 28 0 12.0 .464 .439 .769 2.2 .4 .6 .1 5.7
2018–19 Louisville 34 29 31.9 .446 .374 .765 7.6 1.3 .9 .4 17.0
2019–20 Louisville 31 30 33.1 .440 .402 .813 7.7 1.3 .7 .3 18.0
Career 93 59 26.3 .445 .394 .785 6.0 1.0 .8 .2 13.9

Personal life

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Jordan Nwora is the first son of Amy Nwora and Alexander Nwora, the Erie Community College and Nigerian National Basketball Team head coach.[42] His godfather is basketball coach Richard Jacob, who recruited his father from Nigeria to play for Daemen College in 1989.[43][44]

His three siblings (Ronni, Caeli, and Lex) are also interested in basketball, with his sister Ronni Nwora having played for The Park School of Buffalo and Georgia Tech.[45][46]

During the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifier in Lagos, Jordan and his father Alexander became the first father and son to represent a Nigerian national team side at the same time.[47][48]

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Jordan Nwora is a Nigerian-American professional player who plays as a for Crvena zvezda of the Basketball League of Serbia and the . Born on September 9, 1998, in , to a Nigerian father and an American mother, Nwora holds dual citizenship in the United States and . His father, Alex Nwora, is a prominent basketball coach who has led the Nigerian national team. Nwora attended The Park School of Buffalo in New York before transferring to for his senior year of high school, where he honed his skills as a versatile forward. At the from 2017 to 2020, Nwora emerged as a standout performer for the Cardinals, earning All-ACC honors and the Third-Team recognition in his junior season. He averaged 18.0 points and 7.7 rebounds per game in 2019–20, helping lead Louisville to a strong finish in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Selected 45th overall in the second round of the by the , Nwora made an immediate impact as a , contributing to their 2021 NBA championship run with key playoff minutes off the bench. Nwora's NBA career included stints with the Bucks (2020–2023), Indiana Pacers (2023–2024), and Toronto Raptors (2023–2024), where he showcased his scoring ability with a career-high 34 points in a 2020–21 game. After becoming an unrestricted free agent, he signed with Anadolu Efes in the Turkish Basketball Super League for the 2024–25 season before moving to Crvena zvezda in July 2025 on a contract for the 2025–26 campaign. Internationally, he has represented Nigeria with the D'Tigers, participating in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and earning a spot on the national team roster under his father's coaching. In the 2025–26 EuroLeague season, Nwora was named Round 4 MVP, highlighting his continued impact in European competition.

Early years

Early life

Jordan Nwora was born on September 9, 1998, in Buffalo, New York, to Nigerian father Alexander "Alex" Nwora and American mother Amy Nwora. His father, a prominent basketball coach who has led Erie Community College since 1999 and served as head coach of the Nigerian national team, immigrated from Nigeria to the United States to play college basketball at Daemen College in Buffalo. Nwora grew up in Buffalo alongside three younger siblings—Ronni, Caeli, and Alexis (Lex)—all of whom have shown interest in basketball, with Ronni emerging as a competitive player at the University at Buffalo. From an early age, Nwora was exposed to basketball in a non-competitive family setting, as his father introduced him to the sport and emphasized its fundamentals at home. He also participated in organized football during his youth in Buffalo, splitting time between the two sports before focusing primarily on . Nwora holds dual in the United States and , reflecting his Nigerian heritage, and made trips to with his father during childhood, which deepened his cultural ties to his paternal roots.

High school career

Jordan Nwora began his high school career as a freshman at Amherst Central High School in , during the 2013–14 season. After one year, he transferred to The Park School of Buffalo in Snyder, New York, where he played for his sophomore and junior seasons from 2014 to 2016. At The Park School, Nwora quickly emerged as a key contributor, helping the team achieve significant success. In his sophomore year (2014–15), he averaged nearly 23 points and 7 rebounds per game, leading the Pioneers to a 23–3 record and their first-ever New York State Class B championship, along with the Federation Tournament title, where he was named MVP after scoring 29 points in the final. As a junior in 2015–16, Nwora elevated his performance, averaging 23.4 points and 10.1 rebounds per game while shooting 42 percent from three-point range, guiding the team to the Manhattan Cup Class A final. He earned two-time All-Western New York first-team honors and the 2014–15 Monsignor Martin Class B Player of the Year award for his efforts. Prior to his senior year, Nwora transferred to in Saxtons River, , for the 2016–17 season to further develop his skills in a competitive prep environment. There, he averaged 18.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, scoring over 500 points overall. Throughout high school, Nwora participated in AAU circuits with the New York Rens, where he averaged 14.6 points per game during summer tournaments, gaining national exposure. Nwora's high school performances attracted attention from multiple college programs, including scholarship offers from and . Ranked as a four-star recruit and No. 54 in the ESPN 100, he committed to the on October 19, 2016, choosing the Cardinals over other suitors.

College career

2017–18 season

Jordan Nwora enrolled at the for the 2017–18 season as part of the Cardinals' freshman class, having been recruited by prior to Pitino's firing in October 2017 due to an ongoing scandal; the team proceeded under interim . Nwora, who had no prior NCAA eligibility issues requiring a redshirt, made his collegiate debut in the Cardinals' early non-conference games, appearing off the bench and gradually adjusting to the physicality and speed of Division I after his postgraduate year at . His initial role was as a reserve forward, contributing spot-up and energy in limited minutes while learning to navigate the defensive schemes of ACC opponents. Over 28 games in the 2017–18 season, Nwora averaged 5.7 points and 2.2 rebounds in 12.0 minutes per game, shooting 46.4 percent from the field and an efficient 43.9 percent from three-point range on 2.0 attempts per contest. He did not record a start, focusing instead on building consistency as a perimeter threat and rebounder in a bench rotation that supported starters like and amid the team's transition to new leadership. Notable performances included a 16-point outing on 6-of-8 shooting (including 4-of-5 from three) against Syracuse on February 9, 2018, which contributed to his selection as ACC Rookie of the Week for the week ending February 12 after averaging 12.0 points and 3.3 rebounds over three games while shooting 59.1 percent from the field. Off the court, Nwora demonstrated strong academic commitment during his freshman year, earning a spot on the 2018 All-ACC Academic Team for maintaining a 3.0 GPA or better while balancing the demands of ACC competition and team practices. This recognition highlighted his adjustment beyond athletics, as he focused on personal growth and team integration in a program navigating uncertainty following the coaching change.

2018–19 season

As a , Jordan Nwora emerged as a key contributor for the , transitioning into a full-time starter and showcasing significant statistical improvements over his campaign. He started 29 of the team's 34 games, averaging 31.9 minutes per game while posting season averages of 17.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists. His scoring efficiency highlighted his development as a versatile forward, where he shot 44.6% from the field and 37.4% from three-point range, often serving as a primary offensive option in the Cardinals' system under coach Chris Mack. Nwora's breakout performances included multiple 30-point games, such as a career-high 32 points and 10 rebounds in a effort against on January 16, 2019. He recorded eight throughout the season, leading the team in that category and demonstrating his rebounding prowess on both ends of the floor. In the ACC Tournament, Nwora tallied 24 points and nine rebounds to help Louisville secure a 75-53 first-round victory over Notre Dame on March 13, 2019, advancing the Cardinals to the quarterfinals before a loss to . The Cardinals finished the with a 20-14 overall record and 10-8 in ACC play, placing sixth in the conference standings. Nwora's role as a forward extended beyond scoring; he contributed to the team's offensive spacing with his perimeter shooting and emerging leadership, scoring in double figures in 31 of 34 games and helping stabilize the frontcourt during a without major injuries affecting his availability. His performance earned him Third-Team All-ACC honors and the ACC Most Improved Player award, recognizing his rapid ascent as a standout.

2019–20 season

As a junior in the 2019–20 season, Jordan Nwora emerged as the leading scorer for the , averaging 18.0 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game across 31 appearances. He shot efficiently from the field at 44.0%, including a 40.2% success rate on three-pointers, while connecting on 81.3% of his free throws, contributing significantly to the team's offensive output. Nwora delivered several standout performances that highlighted his scoring prowess and versatility as a forward. On January 29, 2020, he erupted for a career-high 37 points and nine rebounds in an 86–69 victory over , becoming the first Louisville player since 2007 to score 30 or more points twice in ACC play during the season. His contributions helped propel the Cardinals to a 24–7 overall record and a 15–5 mark in conference play, securing a tie for second place in the ACC standings. For his efforts, Nwora earned First-Team All-ACC honors and was the runner-up in voting for ACC Player of the Year, behind Duke's . He also received Third-Team All-American recognition from the , , USBWA, and NABC, marking him as one of the top forwards in . Additionally, as a preseason first-team AP All-American and ACC Player of the Year favorite, his consistent production across scoring, rebounding, and shooting metrics underscored his development into a complete offensive threat. The season abruptly concluded on March 12, 2020, when the ACC Tournament and NCAA Tournament were canceled due to the , denying Louisville and Nwora a postseason opportunity despite their strong regular-season finish. Following the truncated campaign, Nwora declared for the on April 6, 2020, forgoing his senior year at Louisville. The pandemic further disrupted his draft preparation, limiting traditional in-person workouts with teams to virtual interviews and individual training sessions, though he expressed confidence in his readiness based on his junior-year breakout.[](https://www.espn.com/m mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/29001586/louisville-jordan-nwora-enters-nba-draft-all-america-season)

Professional career

Milwaukee Bucks (2020–2023)

Jordan Nwora was selected by the with the 45th overall pick in the second round of the . Following the draft, he signed a two-year scale contract worth approximately $2.4 million with the Bucks on November 23, 2020. In his season during the 2020–21 campaign, Nwora saw limited playing time with the Bucks, appearing in 30 games and averaging 6.3 points and 2.5 rebounds per game in 9.4 minutes off the bench. To further his development, he was assigned to the Bucks' affiliate, the , where he gained additional experience in the league's bubble format, though specific G League averages from that stint are not prominently detailed in major records due to the abbreviated season. Nwora earned a spot on the Bucks' playoff roster for the 2021 postseason, contributing as a role player during Milwaukee's championship run. He appeared in five games, including his playoff debut against the in the first round, providing depth as a forward amid injuries and rotations. In the against the , the Bucks defeated Phoenix in six games to win the 2021 NBA championship, with Nwora receiving a ring as part of the roster despite limited minutes in the series. During the 2022–23 season, Nwora showed improvement in his role, averaging 6.0 points and 3.1 rebounds per game across 38 appearances for the Bucks. His increased scoring efficiency, particularly from beyond the arc at 40.8%, highlighted his growth as a bench contributor under . Throughout the season, Nwora was the subject of trade rumors, with reports indicating the Bucks explored sign-and-trade options for him as a prior to his extension, and he was ultimately involved in a multi-team deal at the February 2023 trade deadline. Over his three-year tenure with the Bucks from 2020 to 2023, Nwora benefited from Budenholzer's coaching system, which emphasized versatile forwards and defensive rotations, aiding his transition from to the NBA. He signed a two-year contract extension worth $6.2 million in September 2022, securing his place on the roster through the 2023–24 season before his departure.

(2023–2024)

Following his acquisition by the Indiana Pacers from the Milwaukee Bucks on February 9, 2023, as part of a four-team trade that also brought George Hill, Serge Ibaka, and three future second-round draft picks to Indiana, Jordan Nwora entered the 2023–24 season in a bench role under head coach Rick Carlisle. Carlisle described Nwora as a "gifted scorer" whose development the staff had monitored closely, emphasizing his potential as a versatile forward capable of contributing on both ends of the floor. Nwora focused on improving his defensive versatility during training camp and preseason, aiming to expand beyond his offensive skill set after showing promise as a perimeter defender in limited opportunities the prior year. In 18 regular-season games with the Pacers, Nwora averaged 5.6 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 10.2 minutes per game, shooting 45.1% from the field, 30.6% from three-point range on 2.3 attempts, and 81.8% from the free-throw line. His minutes were sporadic early in the season, often serving as a depth piece behind starters like and , but he provided spot-up shooting and transition scoring in bursts. Building on his 42.2% three-point shooting over 24 games the previous season, Nwora continued to work on his catch-and-shoot efficiency, though his limited role constrained overall impact. On January 17, 2024, Nwora was traded to the Toronto Raptors along with Bruce Brown, Kira Lewis Jr., and three first-round picks (two in 2024 and one in 2026, top-four protected) in exchange for forward Pascal Siakam and a 2024 second-round pick from New Orleans. This move concluded his stint with Indiana, where he had appeared in 42 total games across parts of two seasons (24 in 2022–23 and 18 in 2023–24).

Toronto Raptors (2024)

On January 17, 2024, Jordan Nwora was traded to the from the as part of a multi-player deal centered around forward , with expectations that Nwora would serve as a versatile depth forward capable of providing bench scoring and spacing on a rebuilding roster. During the remainder of the , Nwora appeared in 34 games for the Raptors, averaging 7.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game while shooting 46.1% from the field and 38.0% from three-point range. He experienced no significant injuries during this period, though his minutes varied amid the team's broader injury challenges and rotation experiments under head coach . The Raptors, in the midst of a franchise rebuild emphasizing youth development and draft capital accumulation, finished the season with a 25–57 record and did not qualify for the , limiting Nwora's opportunities to high-volume scoring bursts off the bench rather than extended starring roles. Reflecting on his time in , Nwora noted the personal significance of joining the team, having grown up in nearby , and often attending Raptors training camps as a fan during his college years at the . By the end of the season, Nwora had become an unrestricted on July 1, 2024, concluding his four-year NBA career that included a championship with the in 2021 and steady progression as a rotational player across three teams. This free agency status facilitated his subsequent move to European competition later that year via a process.

Anadolu Efes (2024–2025)

In August 2024, Jordan Nwora signed a one-year contract with Anadolu Efes of the Turkish (BSL) and , including an option for the 2025–26 season. This deal marked his transition to professional basketball in Europe after four NBA seasons with the , , and . Nwora quickly adapted to life abroad, crediting supportive teammates—including a reunion with former Bucks colleague —for making the cultural shift seamless. He described the team environment as welcoming, though he continued adjusting to European basketball's distinct style, such as reduced court spacing and the lack of a defensive three-second rule. Playing overseas post-NBA presented challenges like navigating a new league's pace and physicality, but Nwora viewed it as a significant opportunity to compete at an elite level. In the 2024–25 regular season, Nwora played 33 games off the bench, averaging 8.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 17.9 minutes per game. A standout contribution came on December 13, 2024, when he scored 15 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in a victory over Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens. In the Turkish BSL, he appeared in 25 games, averaging 15.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 23.1 minutes, with notable performances including 35 points against Aliaga Petkim on October 26, 2024, and 24 points versus on December 29, 2024. Under coach , Anadolu Efes finished the regular season 20–14, earning a direct playoff berth and advancing to the quarterfinals, where they fell to Panathinaikos in five games. Nwora highlighted the team's chemistry and potential for a deep run, stating they had " potential" if execution improved. The club declined to exercise Nwora's option, releasing him in July 2025, after which he departed for .

Crvena zvezda (2025–present)

On July 8, 2025, announced the signing of Jordan Nwora to a one-year contract for the 2025–26 season, marking his return to the after a stint with Anadolu Efes. The 27-year-old forward, who brings experience from three NBA seasons and a 2021 championship with the , was brought in to bolster the team's frontcourt scoring and versatility. Nwora quickly integrated into the squad, contributing to Crvena zvezda's campaigns in the Serbian Basketball League (KLS), the Adriatic , and the , where the team has traditionally vied for domestic titles and European contention. In the early stages of the 2025–26 season, Nwora emerged as a key offensive weapon, averaging 19.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists over his first six games, establishing himself as the league's third-leading scorer. His standout performance came in Round 4 against Žalgiris Kaunas on October 16, 2025, where he scored a game-high 24 points on efficient shooting (7-of-12 from two-point range), earning honors for the round and helping secure an 88–79 victory. In the , Nwora has appeared in two games, averaging 14 points per contest while providing spacing and transition scoring, though his role has been somewhat limited by the team's depth and his subsequent . These contributions have highlighted his potential for a career-high season abroad, positioning him as a cornerstone for Crvena zvezda's push toward playoff contention in both leagues. Nwora's momentum was interrupted by a calf sustained during Round 6 against Baskonia in late October 2025, which sidelined him for several games, including EuroLeague Round 9 against Panathinaikos. He returned to action in mid-November 2025 and, as of November 20, 2025, is available for games, contributing to the team's ongoing campaigns. Despite the setback, his early impact has fueled discussions of award recognition, such as All-EuroLeague honors, and underscores Crvena zvezda's strategy to leverage his scoring prowess for a deep postseason run.

National team career

FIBA Africa Championship and qualifiers

Jordan Nwora made his debut with Nigeria's senior national team, the D'Tigers, during the first window of the African Qualifiers in June-July 2018. Over three games, he averaged a team-high 21.7 points, 8 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, shooting efficiently from the field and beyond the arc. His standout performance came in a 93-53 victory over on July 1, 2018, where he scored a then-Nigerian single-game record of 36 points on 12-of-20 shooting, including 5-of-11 from three-point range, while adding 5 rebounds and 4 assists. This outburst helped remain unbeaten in the round, securing advancement and highlighting Nwora's emergence as a scoring force despite initial skepticism about his youth and inexperience. In the 2021 FIBA Africa Championship (), held in , , Nwora served as a key scoring option for the D'Tigers, contributing to their campaign that culminated in a quarterfinal appearance and qualification for the . As a newly minted NBA champion with the , he brought championship pedigree to the roster, integrating with a mix of NBA and local talents. His versatility as a forward—combining perimeter shooting with inside presence—proved vital in group stage wins, though Nigeria fell to in the quarterfinals. Nwora contributed to Nigeria's efforts in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup African qualifiers, including participation in select windows such as August 2022. Across his qualifier appearances, including the 2018 window where he averaged 21.7 , he has established himself as a primary offensive weapon for the team. His contributions with the D'Tigers have elevated Nigerian basketball's global profile, inspiring a surge in youth participation and national pride, as the team's successes—bolstered by NBA-caliber players like Nwora—have drawn unprecedented attention to the . Prior to the Tokyo Olympics, Nwora joined a star-studded pre-Olympic training camp in July 2021 alongside seven other NBA players, including and , under coach Mike Brown. The camp, held in before exhibitions in , emphasized building chemistry among the diverse roster, with Nwora noting how shared NBA experiences fostered strong teammate dynamics and mutual respect. This preparation phase honed the team's defensive identity and offensive spacing, setting the stage for their international showings.

Olympic Games

Jordan Nwora represented at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, held in 2021, where he emerged as the team's leading scorer during the men's . As a rookie with the , Nwora contributed significantly to Nigeria's first Olympic appearance since 2012, playing all three group stage games in Group B against strong opponents including , , and . Nigeria finished the preliminary round with an 0-3 record, securing 11th place overall, but Nwora's performances highlighted the growing competitiveness of African on the global stage. In the tournament, Nwora averaged 21.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game across 29.3 minutes of play, shooting 49% from the field and 48% from three-point range. His standout game came against on July 28, 2021, where he erupted for a game-high 33 points on 11-of-18 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc, along with 7 rebounds in a narrow 99-87 loss. This output ranked as the second-highest individual scoring performance in the Olympics up to that point and underscored his role as a key offensive weapon for the D'Tigers, despite the team's defensive struggles in the tournament. Nwora's Olympic debut carried deep personal significance, as he sought to honor his Nigerian heritage and inspire the community. Born to Nigerian parents, with his father Alex Nwora serving as a longtime assistant coach for the national team, Jordan emphasized the emotional weight of representing , stating in a post-tournament reflection that he dreamed of "making my people proud" through his play. His participation amplified the visibility of Nigerian-American athletes in international , contributing to the narrative of a burgeoning influence in the sport and paving the way for future generations. 's men's team did not qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics, so Nwora's Olympic experience remains centered on the Games.

Career statistics

NBA regular season

Jordan Nwora played 206 games in four NBA regular seasons from 2020 to 2024, split across the Milwaukee Bucks, Indiana Pacers, and Toronto Raptors.

Regular season per game stats

SeasonTeam(s)GPMPGPPGRPGAPGSPGBPGFG%3P%FT%
2020–21MIL309.15.72.00.20.50.2.459.452.760
2021–22MIL6219.17.93.61.00.40.3.403.348.837
2022–23MIL/IND6219.28.73.71.40.40.2.436.408.791
2023–24IND/TOR5213.77.02.91.20.50.3.462.336.830
Career20616.37.63.41.00.40.2.437.378.808
These figures represent his per-game averages in the NBA regular season.

Advanced statistics (career)

Nwora's career player efficiency rating (PER) stands at 12.4, with a true shooting percentage (TS%) of .548, reflecting moderate efficiency as a bench forward. During his NBA tenure, Nwora was assigned to G League affiliates on multiple occasions for development, including stints with the Wisconsin Herd in 2021–22 and the Salt Lake City Stars in 2020–21.

NBA playoffs

Nwora's NBA playoff career spanned two seasons with the , where he appeared in 13 games as a bench player, primarily providing energy in limited minutes during blowout situations. His contributions were modest due to his depth chart position behind established stars like and , but he was part of the Bucks' 2021 championship team. In the 2021 playoffs, Nwora played five games during the Bucks' title run, averaging 3.0 points and 1.8 rebounds in 6.2 minutes per game. He appeared in the first round against the (scoring 5 points in Game 3, his playoff career high), the Eastern Conference Finals versus the (3 and 4 points in Games 5 and 7), and one game in the against the (3 points in Game 4). The following year, in 2022, his role diminished further, with eight games played for 0.5 points and 0.4 rebounds in 2.5 minutes, including three first-round games against the and five in the semifinals loss to the . Throughout his playoff tenure, Nwora served as a rotational big off the bench, offering rebounding and spacing with his shooting, though his efficiency dipped compared to his regular season career averages of 7.6 points on 43.7% shooting across 206 games—due to fewer opportunities and higher defensive intensity. His career playoff totals stand at 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 3 assists over 52 minutes.
SeasonTeamGMPFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGPPG
2020-21MIL56.222.2%25.0%71.4%1.80.23.0
2021-22MIL82.522.2%0.0%0.0%0.40.30.5
Career-133.922.2%16.7%55.6%0.90.21.5

College

Nwora played three seasons for the from to 2020, appearing in 93 games and accumulating 2,446 minutes on the court. As a in –18, he averaged 5.7 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game in 28 appearances, shooting 46.4% from the field and 43.9% from three-point range. His year in 2018–19 saw a breakout, with averages of 17.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 1.3 assists across 34 games, while maintaining a 44.6% . In his junior season of 2019–20, Nwora led the team with 18.0 points and 7.7 rebounds per game in 31 outings, improving his three-point shooting to 40.2% and free-throw accuracy to 81.3%.
SeasonTeamGPMPGPPGRPGAPGFG%3P%FT%
2017–18Louisville2812.05.72.20.4.464.439.769
2018–19Louisville3431.917.07.61.3.446.374.765
2019–20Louisville3133.118.07.71.3.440.402.813
Louisville9326.313.96.01.0.445.391.790
Over his at Louisville, Nwora totaled 1,294 points, 561 rebounds, and 95 assists, ranking 32nd on the program's all-time scoring list. In (ACC) play, his performance showed consistency, particularly in rebounding during his junior year where he averaged 8.2 rebounds per game compared to 7.7 overall. Advanced metrics highlight his impact, with of 10.8, including 5.2 in his final season.

EuroLeague

Jordan Nwora began his EuroLeague career with Anadolu Efes in the 2024–25 season, appearing in 33 regular-season games while contributing as a key forward off the bench. His performance included averaging 8.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game in 17.9 minutes of play, with shooting splits of 43.8% from the field, 35.7% from three-point range, and 86.5% from the free-throw line. Anadolu Efes did not advance to the playoffs that season, so no postseason EuroLeague statistics are recorded for Nwora. In the ongoing 2025–26 season with Crvena zvezda, as of November 20, 2025, Nwora has elevated his role, starting in all 6 games played and averaging 19.7 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game in 30.3 minutes. In Round 4 of the season, Nwora was named MVP. His efficiency has improved, shooting 51.3% from the field and 80.0% from the free-throw line, though his three-point percentage stands at 33.3%. A calf injury sustained in late October 2025 caused him to miss multiple early-round games, with a return around November 17.
SeasonTeamGPMPGPPGRPGAPGFG%3P%FT%
2024–25Anadolu Efes3317.98.43.50.8.438.357.865
2025–26*Crvena zvezda630.319.75.72.7.513.333.800
*Ongoing as of November 20, 2025. Across his career to date, spanning 39 games, Nwora has totaled 394 points, 151 rebounds, and 42 assists, yielding averages of 10.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. No Top 16 or playoff appearances have occurred in his EuroLeague tenure yet. Compared to his domestic league performances, Nwora's scoring has been more consistent but lower than his 15.3 points per game average in the Turkish Basketball Super League during 2024–25, while his rebounding aligns closely with his 5.0 rebounds per game in the through early 2025–26 games.

Personal life

Family background

Jordan Nwora was born in Buffalo, New York, on September 9, 1998, to Alexander Nwora, a Nigerian immigrant and accomplished basketball coach, and Amy Nwora, an American who has provided steadfast support throughout his career. Alexander Nwora has built a notable coaching resume, serving as head men's basketball coach at Erie Community College since 1999, where he has led the team to multiple 20-win seasons, and as head coach of the Nigerian national team from 2017 to 2019, securing a silver medal at the 2017 FIBA AfroBasket. Amy Nwora is the Dean of the College of Education at Niagara University, balancing professional commitments with active encouragement of her son's athletic pursuits. The family includes three younger siblings—Ronni, Caeli, and Alexis—all of whom share an interest in , reflecting the sport's central role in their household dynamics. Ronni Nwora, in particular, followed a competitive path, playing women's college at , , and the . With deep Nigerian roots through his father's immigration from the country, the Nwora family has preserved cultural ties in the United States, as evidenced by Jordan's dual citizenship and his decision to represent internationally, marking the first father-son duo to do so in the nation's history. The close-knit family has consistently attended Jordan's games, offering emotional backing that extended to joyous post-game gatherings, including those after the ' 2021 NBA Championship victory during his rookie season.

Education and early influences

Nwora attended Amherst Central High School in , before transferring to The Park School of Buffalo, from which he graduated. He later enrolled at , a preparatory school in Saxtons River, Vermont, to complete his pre-college education. In 2017, Nwora enrolled at the , where he pursued a degree in exercise science. He achieved a 3.40 overall GPA throughout his studies and graduated in just three years in May 2020. During his time at Louisville, Nwora earned significant academic recognition, including selection to the 2020 CoSIDA Academic All-America second team and the All-ACC Academic Team for three consecutive years. Nwora's early development was influenced by non-family figures in his basketball community, including his godfather, Richard Jacob, a longtime coach who had recruited Nwora's father to Daemen College. Building on his family's emphasis on , Nwora balanced academics with extracurricular involvement, later channeling this into through initiatives like the Jordan Nwora Foundation, which supports underprivileged youth with donations of clothing, footwear, and school supplies during basketball camps. As of 2025, there are no reports of additional post-college educational pursuits or certifications for Nwora.

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