This Is Why The Warriors Drafted Jordan Poole 👀

Who is Jordan Poole ...
• Charismatic individual, known for bench celebrations and easy going demeanor
• Athletic wing, who can score from the outside, as well as getting to the basket
• Continues to develop defensive game, strives to be an elite two-way player
• Will go down in U-M history after hitting last second 3-point buzzer-beater to lift U-M over Houston in the 2018 NCAA Tournament
• Strong campus and community presence
• Avid lover of cats; volunteers at animal shelters whenever possible
Michigan Career & Honors
• All-Big Ten, honorable mention (2019)
• Big Ten Player of the Week (Dec. 3, 2018)
• Academic All-Big Ten (2019)
• U-M Academic Achievement (2019)
• U-M's Award for Outstanding Free Throw Shooting (2019)
• Helped U-M set the program record for single season victories with 33 wins (33-8, 2017-18) and followed with a second straight 30 win season in 2018-19 (30-7)
• Helped U-M win second straight Big Ten Tournament title (2018)
• Helped U-M repeat as tournament champions winning four games in four days and becoming just the third Big Ten team to win back-to-back titles.
• Helped U-M to two straight NCAA Tournament and Sweet 16 appearances (2018, '19)
• Helped U-M to the No. 3 seed (West) and to the second Final Four and national title game in six years; in 2019, helped U-M to the No. 2 seed (West) and a third straight trip to the Sweet 16
Sophomore (2018-19)
• One of four players to start all 37 games
• Started first career game in the season opener against Norfolk State (Nov. 6)
• Averaged 12.8 points per game; U-M's second leading scorer, doubling his output from his freshman season
• Second on U-M with 26 double figure games with four 20-plus point games
• Posted a streak of 11 straight games scoring in double figures -- Chattanooga (Nov. 23) to at Illinois (Jan. 10)
• Scored career-high 26 points against South Carolina (Dec. 8), going 8-for-12 from field; 4-for-7 from long range
• Led U-M with 75 3-pointers, with 17 games with two-or-more
• Shot 36.9 percent (75-for-203)
• Drained a career-high six against Binghamton (Dec. 30)
• Posted five games with five-or-more -- 6, Binghamton (Dec. 30) and 5, George Washington (Nov. 17), North Carolina (Nov. 28), Purdue (Dec. 1), at Minnesota (Feb. 21)
• Doubled his rebounding output, going from 1.4 to 3.0 per game
• Posted 10 games with five-or-more rebounds
• Grabbed a career-high nine against Wisconsin (Feb. 9)
• Had an assist in 36 of 37 games, with 12 games of three-or-more
• Dished out a career-high seven against Minnesota (March 16)
• Second on U-M with 40 steals
• Swiped a career-high four against Western Michigan (Dec. 15)
• Averaged 33.1 minutes per game, one of three players to average 30-plus minutes
Freshman (2017-18)
• Played in 39 games
• Made collegiate debut against North Florida (Nov. 11)
• Averaged 6.0 points per game
• Recorded 10 games with 10-or-more points
• Scored a career-best 19 points against Indiana (Dec. 2), going 7-for-12 on FG and 5-for-10 on 3FG
• Made dramatic last second shot vs. Houston (March 17) to send U-M to the NCAA Sweet 16 with 64-63 win; show was nominated for an ESPY award
• Averaged 1.4 rebounds per game
• Grabbed 50 of his 53 total on the defensive end
• Grabbed a career-best four rebounds, three times -- at Penn State (Feb. 21), vs. Iowa (March 1) in Big Ten Tournament second round and vs. Purdue (March 4) in Big Ten Tournament championship game
• Fourth on Wolverines with 40 3-pointers
• Shot 37.0 percent (40-for-108) on the season
• Made a career-best five 3-pointers against Indiana
• 40 of his 75 baskets were from long-range
• Averaged 12.2 minutes per game

[@2kdemiks816]

Big Bro JP.. His playstyle is eye candy.. Lanky, shifty finisher, with an unorthodox but smooth handle, great energy, and sharp shooter🔥 Boa is different

[@Regular.com2]

He was the best player on a 30-7 team where he made a buzzer beater in March Madness and they said he was a horrible pick up smh the eye test alone shows he would develop until a star

[@THJSTrickshots]

He was great at Michigan but was definitely not their best player that year or any year

[@cycleoflife565]

He only showed occasional hints of what he was capable of. He was not the best player on their team and anyone that closely followed Michigan basketball during his time there would know that. He would just as often be virtually invisible on the court. I never would have suspected that he would be what he is today. Not that I’m unhappy with what he has become as I’m always overjoyed when a former Michigan player does well. The Warriors saw his potential and developed it to the fullest. His work ethic has to be exceptional.

[@ProlIy]

Here's a comment from someone who only watched select highlights. Can't state the now obvious after the fact bud. Willing to bet most warriors fans gave up on him his first years in the league. Dude legit looked like he was on the way out. Glad he worked his butt off to get to where he is.

[@PSICK1234ikillallracistrolls]

No he was not...iggy was...

[@blamar_]

he wasnt the best on his team neither of his 2 yrs at u of m the yr he hit the buzzer beater mo wagner was the best and the next yr ignas brazdeikis was the best😂

[@abiolakoleosho7056]

I pray My Warriors find a way to retain this guy!! cant let another team reap the benefits of what they sowed in developing him.

[@jackm0429]

I have had the pleasure myself to see him play many times live in college since I am a michigan fan. Go Blue 〽〽〽〽

[@Zaymane808]

Lord evaluation and development means soo damn much in the nba

[@ongodddd]

Facts so much of drafting is looking ahead it really is awesome to see players like poole kawhi giannis steph take these gigantic leaps into superstars even if they werent top 5-10 picks

[@AustinRides7264]

Yeah, he showed flashes at Michigan. I knew he'd be good. I'm super happy that he's flourishing in the NBA. Love it when Michigan players turn into NBA stars. Franz Wagner is another recent one.

[@TheUncannyOne]

He plays exactly the same but better, once he got the NBA speed it was a done deal 🔥💪🏾

[@DifferentBagJune]

He got a VanVleet type of style , people don't even know Poole used to train with him alot

[@TheUncannyOne]

@@DifferentBagJune 💯🙏🏾

[@CantFindNemo]

Look at this man! So inspirational!

[@matty7106]

The moves were all there, but looks a lot more polished now as a Warrior. Same with the hair. Only Kelly Oubre can pull off that haircut. Man I hope the Dubs can keep him.

[@darrellkennedy6166]

This shows why the Golden State Warriors are head and shoulders above any other organization When it comes to recognizing talent and ability. All others better take note.

[@keepingupwithlamarjackson5831]

After looking at these highlights why the hell was it 27 players drafted before him lol

[@igorradanovic5508]

Underrated

[@theone7778]

Bro needs to get that hairstyle back, the curls suit him very well

[@Copy676]

I remember seeing that buzzer beater I didn’t know who he was Hurd I gotta pay more attention to details

[@Zamire236]

Top 10 player in the nba when he’s the 1st option!

[@mlbonfox8199]

I’m 50; not a warrior fan; this dude the best baller since 71’ No joke folks

[@bigxavipg]

I learned about poole because of my fantasy last year. which i called warriors winning finals

[@mnrondo]

#GOBLUE 〽️

[@zionpurvis]

The Warriors have the best front office

[@DeanDeJesusLakers]

You mean This Is Why Draymond Green Drafted Jordan Poole

[@arwenverdeflor943]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@carstenbrennan5010]

Im still salty about that game winner over Houston, but if he could do that to our defense its no doubt that he’s quickly becoming a special player in the league

[@berserkerkay]

hes to cold

[@DaGoook]

Draymond's right hand brought me here.

[@thenyxlevelplay5273]

He looks like a swabeng legend

[@Bruce_144]

Go blue baby 〽️

[@TheMessianicWord]

Is it me or does me or he's drawing 4pt plays like curry &harden.

[@dandandkl9048]

No one cares! This player is so past tense…why are you speaking on him!

[@chimpozillapumpumslayer4639]

How did he go so late in the draft

[@gabrielperez82204]

Because scouts are dumb

[@davidokutinyang946]

He was 28th! Still first round. Not like he went 57th

[@chimpozillapumpumslayer4639]

@@davidokutinyang946 no but he probably the steal of that draft, and he was balling in college. How many are playing as good has him from that draft.

[@davidokutinyang946]

@@chimpozillapumpumslayer4639 He had moments in college, but he was largely inconsistent! John Beilein himself would tell you this. Even in the Houston game (2018) where he hit that memorable game winning shot in the tournament, that was his only field goal the whole half! His sophomore year was better, but he still wasn't near the top 10 as of then!

[@Alboogie0]

3:49

[@ea.lowkey]

I mean I guess being a back up is easier

[@cycleoflife565]

He was a starter for the first two games of the opening playoff series and averaged 27 ppg to lead both teams in scoring.