Meet Jordan Usher

January 23, 2018 | Men's Basketball, USC Ripsit Blog, Features

By: Aubrey Kragen

Name: Jordan Usher

Position: Small Forward

Class: Freshman

Size: 6-foot-7, 225 lbs.

Age: 19

High School: Wheeler HS (Canton, Ga.)

Prep Career: Usher played the 2016-17 season at Wheeler High in Marietta, Ga. and helped lead his team to a 21-9 record and to the state GHSA 7-A quarterfinals. He played his first three seasons at Sequoyah High in Canton, Ga.

Game: Usher's athleticism jumps off the page. He can drive and dunk or score from the perimeter, which he showed in hitting 4-of-4 from deep in USC's win over Oregon State this year. Usher also has active hands on defense, proving his versatility and exuberant energy.

This year: Usher has appeared in all 21 games for the Trojans this year, averaging 13.4 minutes. He leads USC's freshmen with 4.1 points, 2.0 reb and 0.9 assists per game. Usher also boasts 3 blocks and 10 steals on the season.

Fun Fact: Usher has a knack for freestyle rapping.