Jerome Jordan
C, Tulsa · 2010 NBA Draft, 2nd round, pick #44 (MIL)
Why he was overlooked Patterns
Nothing in our pre-draft data flagged him as a steal: his age, school, testing and position profile looked like a typical pick in his range. The gap opened after the draft, on the field.
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #44 (#8 at his position), close to where he went (#44).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.8% of the time (765 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
23.7 years old on draft night (born 1986-09-29).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 48.6% of the time (138 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Path to the draft
Played college basketball at Tulsa.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53.2% of the time (1,015 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Length
Wingspan 7' 5.25" at 7' 1" tall (+4.3 in.), per ESPN's draft profile.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.2% of the time (217 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
C (ESPN draft listing).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.1% of the time (182 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Availability
Played 65 games over 2 NBA seasons (~40% of a full 82-game schedule each year).
Every line comes from data: Basketball-Reference career data; ESPN's draft profile; Wikidata birth dates. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a steal for him.
Career numbers
| Seasons | 2 |
| Games | 65 |
| Minutes / game | 7.6 |
| Points / game | 2.8 |
| Rebounds / game | 2.0 |
| Assists / game | 0.3 |
| Win Shares (career) | 1.7 |
| VORP | 0.1 |
| Box Plus/Minus | -1.0 |
The 2010 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2010 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Within 10 picks of ESPN's rank | 51.8% n=765 | |
| Age 23 or older | 48.6% n=138 | |
| Path to the draft US college | 53.2% n=1,015 | |
| Length +2 to +5 in. | 50.2% n=217 | |
| Position Center | 51.1% n=182 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 7' 1", 244 lbs |
| Wingspan | 7' 5.25" |
| Age on draft night | 23.7 |
| Born | Kingston, Jamaica |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #44 overall (#8 C) |
Picked around him 2010 redraft
| 41 | Jarvis Varnado | redraft #34 |
| 42 | Da'Sean Butler | redraft #53 |
| 43 | Devin Ebanks | redraft #35 |
| 45 | Paulão Prestes | redraft #54 |
| 46 | Gani Lawal | redraft #51 |
| 47 | Tiny Gallon | redraft #55 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 15+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.