Jerod Ward
| Power forward / Center | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 5, 1976 Jackson, Mississippi |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (206 cm) |
| Listed weight | 235.4 lb (107 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Clinton (Clinton, Mississippi) |
| College | Michigan (1994–1998) |
| Pro playing career | 1998–2011 |
| Career history | |
| 1998–1999 | Grand Rapids Hoops (CBA) |
| 1999–2000 | Richmond Rhythm (IBL) |
| 2000–2001 | Los Angeles Stars (ABA) |
| 2001 | Mobiline Phone Pals (Philippines) |
| 2001–2002 | Granada (Spain) |
| 2002 | Cibona Zagreb (Croatia) |
| 2002–2003 | Granada (Spain) |
| 2003–2004 | Café Najjar (Lebanon) |
| 2004 | JA Vichy (France) |
| 2004–2005 | Jeonju KCC Egis (South Korea) |
| 2005–2006 | RB Montecatini Terme (Italy) |
| 2006 | Sagesse Beirut (Lebanon) |
| 2006–2009 | Toyama Grouses (Japan) |
| 2009 | Toros de Aragua (Venezuela) |
| 2009–2011 | Fundación Adepal Alcázar (Spain) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Jerod Davanta Ward (born May 5, 1976)[1] is an American former professional basketball player, who played power forward and center positions.[1]
Ward was the #1 recruit in the nation coming out of Clinton, Mississippi in 1994.[2] He signed with the University of Michigan and comprised part of its highly touted Fab Five II that included Travis Conlan, Maceo Baston, Willie Mitchell, and Maurice Taylor.[2] Though plagued by injuries at Michigan, Ward ranked 5th in career three-point field goals.[3]
The 6'9", 235 lbs[1] forward has played for the Grand Rapids Hoops of the CBA, In 1998–99, he averaged 14.9 points and 5.9 rebounds per game and was named to the CBA All-Rookie team.[4] He also played for CB Granada in Spain, Cibona Zagreb (Croatia) and was part of the Toronto Raptors training camp in 2002.[5]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Jerod Ward Eurobasket Profile". Eurobasket.com. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Looking Back at Michigan’s Top Recruits of the Past 20 Years". Umhoops.com. 4 November 2011. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- ↑ "Jerod Ward Profile". Scfmanatees.com. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- ↑ 1999-2000 Official CBA Guide and Register, page 310
- ↑ "Raptors Training Camp Roster". Nba.com. 30 September 2002. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
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