Jordan Tucker

Jordan Lewis Tucker was born on April 3, 1998, in White Plains, New York. His early basketball career began at White Plains High School, where he showcased his scoring ability. He later transferred to Archbishop Stepinac High School, averaging 15.6 points per game as a sophomore. In his junior year, he averaged 17.8 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game, earning Second Team All-League honors. For his senior season, Tucker attended Wheeler High School in Georgia. He was considered a four-star recruit and committed to Duke University in May 2017. His father, Lewis Tucker, played basketball at Tuskegee University and later became a sports agent, representing notable NBA players. Tucker’s godfather was the late rapper Heavy D.

Tucker’s college career started at Duke in 2017, though he saw minimal playing time. He transferred to Butler University after his first semester, becoming eligible to play in December 2018. During his sophomore season at Butler (2018-2019), he averaged 9.7 points and 4.1 rebounds per game, scoring a career-high 24 points against St. John’s. As a junior (2019-2020), Tucker averaged 8.9 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, with a 36 percent three-point shooting accuracy. Following this season, he declared for the 2020 NBA Draft, beginning his professional career.

Since turning professional, Tucker has played for several teams. He joined the Windy City Bulls in October 2021, and later played for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers and the Sioux Falls Skyforce in 2022. He expanded his career internationally, signing with KK Feniks 2010 in North Macedonia in November 2022, and with BC Chernomorets in Bulgaria in January 2023. In September 2023, he signed with Chorale Roanne Basket in France. In 2024, Tucker signed with the Philadelphia 76ers before joining the Delaware Blue Coats in October. He is currently playing for Neptūnas Klaipėda in Lithuania and the EuroCup, having signed a one-year contract in July 2025.