Jordan Walsh (basketball)

Jordan Walsh (born March 3, 2004) is an American college basketball player for the Arkansas Razorbacks of the Southeastern Conference (SEC).

Jordan Walsh
Walsh with Arkansas in 2023
No. 13 – Arkansas Razorbacks
PositionSmall forward
LeagueSoutheastern Conference
Personal information
Born (2004-03-03) March 3, 2004
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school
College
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school

Walsh grew up in Desoto, Texas and initially attended Faith Family Academy in Dallas, Texas. He averaged 18 points, 11 rebounds, five assists, 2.4 steals and 2.3 blocks per game and was named class 4A All-State as a junior.[1] Walsh transferred to Link Academy in Branson, Missouri prior to the start of his senior year.[2] He averaged 15.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 3.1 assists in his only season at Link.[3] Walsh was selected to play in the 2022 McDonald's All-American Boys Game during the season.[4]

Walsh was rated a five-star recruit.[5][6] ESPN analyst Paul Biancardi rated him as the best two-way player in the 2023 recruiting class.[7] Walsh committed to play college basketball at Arkansas over offers from Texas, Memphis, Arizona State, and Kansas.[8]

College career

Walsh entered his freshman season at Arkansas as starting wing.[9] Midway through the season he was moved to the bench as a key reserve.[10]

Personal life

Walsh has alopecia, an autoimmune condition which prevents the growth of hair on the body.[11]

References
  1. "Memphis basketball recruiting: 5-star Jordan Walsh taking official visit". The Commercial Appeal. September 24, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  2. "Four-star basketball recruit Jordan Walsh leaves Faith Family, now at prep academy in Missouri". Dallas Morning News. September 6, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  3. Divens, Jordan (March 24, 2022). "High school basketball: MaxPreps Player of the Year in all 50 states". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
  4. Orange, Alyssa (January 25, 2022). "Nick Smith Jr & Jordan Walsh named McDonald's All-Americans". FOX16.com. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  5. Choate, Mason (December 11, 2022). "Walsh shows potential in win over Oklahoma". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  6. Boone, Kyle (October 14, 2021). "Arkansas basketball recruiting: Five-star SF Jordan Walsh commits to Razorbacks". CBS Sports. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
  7. "ESPN's Biancardi names Hog signee top 2-way player". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. May 23, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  8. Borzello, Jeff; Biancardi, Paul (October 14, 2021). "Jordan Walsh, ranked No. 7 in the 2022 class, announces commitment to Arkansas". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
  9. "Hogs find their 'D' vs. Rebels". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. January 22, 2023. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
  10. Smith, Kent (February 1, 2023). "Musselman's Unplanned Handling of Walsh Against A&M Unlocks Key to Future Wins". SI.com. Retrieved February 6, 2023.
  11. "Faith Family freshman, who won state on buzzer-beating dunk, not letting Alopecia stop him". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. March 14, 2019. Retrieved February 10, 2023.
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