![]() ![]() Has a ways to go to learn how to play and figure out how to utilize his talent and energy-level to fit into a team concept. ![]() Gave off somewhat of a selfish vibe at times. Intense, aggressive player who found a decent amount of success offensively in his three games in Treviso. Outlook Shooting guard with very good scoring instincts. Will turn 20 mid-way through his freshman year in college. Can look very immature with his reactions to plays. Fiery guy who lets his emotions get the best of him at times. Needs to learn how to channel his energy better. Heavily reliant on his pull-up game because of his inability to create space and find high percentage shots around the basket. Dribbles into brick walls without a plan frequently. Needs to improve his ball-handling skills significantly. Was looking to get a shot off any time he touched the ball. Posted just one assist in 65 minutes, compared with 10 turnovers. Extremely wild player with a poor feel for the game Plays with a very high energy level on both ends of the floor Creates separation and is very effective in the mid-range area Impresses with his ability to knock down shots off the dribble. Has good shooting mechanics and was able to knock down jumpers consistently at EuroCamp Fills lanes in transition and can finish around the basket Solid size for a shooting guard to go along with a very strong frame Utah wraps up the Salt Lake City Summer League on July 7 against the Memphis Grizzlies and will join the official NBA Summer League from July 9-15.Jordan Usher, 6-5, Shooting Guard, Wheeler HS, 2017 Class He does things the right way and always represents Hickory Flat. "Even with my boys, they love him to death. "He is like a family member to us, and we have always considered him like family," Adams said. He scored a high school career-best 37 points against North Forsyth during the 2014-15 season. He averaged 18.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.5 steals and 1.3 blocks per game as a junior. Usher went on to win the Region 7AAAAA Player of the Year award. Sequoyah played in a challenging region but finished in first place at 11-1. Jordan Usher ready to light the match for Georgia Tech Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2018-19 (sophomore at Southern California) Prior to leaving the USC team, started twice and saw action in 12 games overall Averaged a career-high 24.5 minutes per game, with 8.6 points per game and 3. "He made some hustle plays during that game where you could tell he was different for sure," Adams said. He then led a late Chiefs' rally, which resulted in a 77-70 win over the Yellow Jackets. ![]() Usher corralled a tip-out from Sprayberry and drove cost-to-cost for a momentum-shifting dunk. Helped the Chiefs with 29 points, 10 rebounds, five steals, three blocks and three assists in the semifinal matchup. One of Usher's signature moments at Sequoyah came during his junior season (2015-16) at the Region 7AAAAA tournament. They always put him in a great position as far as the training and exposure he needed." "He has a great support system with his mom and dad. ![]() "We knew Jordan always had a chance because he had the desire to get there," Adams said. He improved his scoring and rebounding from 4.8 and 2.0, respectively, as a freshman, to 14.8 and 6.5 as a fifth-year senior. Usher's work ethic shined throughout his college career between Georgia Tech (2019-22) and the University of Southern California (2017-19). He said he feels like his role on defense could become a blend of Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors and Dillon Brooks from the Memphis Grizzlies. In his pre-draft interviews, Usher said he prides himself on doing the dirty work to help his team win. The 6-foot-7 guard/forward brought energy to Utah on Tuesday, highlighted by him forcing an eight-second violation that earned praise from his coaches and teammates. He is a great kid first and foremost with great character." He is passionate, and he plays extremely hard with tremendous energy. I’m always loud, giving energy, having a good time. I think I was able to show my voice, Usher said when asked what he was able to show during the workout. He graduated from Georgia Tech and is now focused on basketball. "I spent some time with him last week and watched some of the summer league right after he signed. 23-year-old guard/forward Jordan Usher got a chance to show his skill to the Lakers during a workout. "We are very proud of Jordan," Adams said. Usher played three years at Sequoyah before transferring to Wheeler for his senior season. Current Cherokee High School Athletic Director, and Usher's former basketball coach at Sequoyah, Jeremy Adams, was not surprised by the recent success. ![]()
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