Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jordan Poole

Discover the career path of Jordan Poole, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Jordan Poole is a professional basketball player currently with the New Orleans Pelicans. He played college basketball at the University of Michigan, where he helped his team win the 2018 Big Ten Tournament and reach the NCAA National Championship game. Poole is known for his scoring ability and was drafted into the NBA after his time in college.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

October 23, 2015: Commitment to Michigan

On October 23, 2015, Jordan Poole, a four-star recruit, committed to Michigan for the Class of 2017 after visits from coaches and multiple campus visits.

July 1, 2016: Transfer to La Lumiere School

On July 1, 2016, Jordan Poole announced that he would transfer from Rufus King to La Lumiere School in Indiana for his senior year.

November 11, 2016: Signed Letter of Intent

On November 11, 2016, Jordan Poole signed his letter of intent to play college basketball for Michigan.

2017: Big Ten Debut

In 2017, Jordan Poole made his Big Ten debut with Michigan, scoring a team-high 19 points against Indiana.

2017: College Basketball

In 2017, Jordan Poole played college basketball for the Michigan Wolverines.

March 17, 2018: Game-Winning Shot

On March 17, 2018, Jordan Poole made a game-winning buzzer beater three-point shot against Houston in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

November 17, 2018: Career-High Points

On November 17, 2018, Jordan Poole scored a career-high 22 points to help Michigan defeat George Washington.

2018: Michigan Wolverines' Success

In 2018, Jordan Poole was a member of the Michigan Wolverines team that won the 2018 Big Ten tournament and advanced to the season's national championship game.

April 9, 2019: Declared for NBA Draft

On April 9, 2019, Jordan Poole declared for the 2019 NBA draft.

June 20, 2019: Drafted by Golden State Warriors

On June 20, 2019, Jordan Poole was drafted 28th overall in the first round of the NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors.

December 2019: Assignment to Santa Cruz Warriors

In December 2019, Jordan Poole was assigned to the Santa Cruz Warriors of the NBA G-League.

2019: NBA Draft Class

In 2019, Jordan Poole became the first member of the 2019 NBA draft class to reach 900 three-pointers.

January 2020: Return to Golden State Warriors

In January 2020, Jordan Poole returned to the Golden State Warriors lineup and scored a then career-high 21 points against the Orlando Magic on January 18th.

March 4, 2021: Career-High Points

On March 4, 2021, Jordan Poole set a then career-high 26 points in a game against the Phoenix Suns.

November 21, 2021: Career-High Three-Pointers

On November 21, 2021, Jordan Poole scored 33 points on a career-high eight three-pointers made in a win against the Toronto Raptors.

2021: Integral Part of Warriors Rotation

Starting in 2021, Jordan Poole became an integral part of the Warriors rotation.

January 2022: Thompson's Return and Poole's Role

In January 2022, with Klay Thompson's return to the starting lineup, Jordan Poole began playing point guard in a three-guard system.

October 15, 2022: Contract Extension

On October 15, 2022, Jordan Poole signed a four-year contract extension worth $123 million with the Warriors.

January 25, 2023: Game-Winning Layup

On January 25, 2023, Jordan Poole scored a game-winning layup in a 122–120 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

July 6, 2023: Trade to Washington Wizards

On July 6, 2023, the Warriors traded Jordan Poole to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Chris Paul.

2023: Trade to Washington Wizards

In 2023, after four seasons with the Warriors, Jordan Poole was traded to the Washington Wizards.

March 27, 2024: High Score Against Brooklyn Nets

For the 2023–24 season, Jordan Poole scored a high of 38 points against the Brooklyn Nets on March 27, 2024.

November 14, 2024: 42 Points Against San Antonio

For the 2024–25 season, on November 14, 2024, Jordan Poole posted his first 40+-point night as a Wizard when he scored 42 against San Antonio, though it was not enough to offset Victor Wembanyama's career-high 50-point night.

January 18, 2025: Return to Chase Center

On January 18, 2025, Jordan Poole made his second appearance at the Chase Center, the home court of the Warriors, as a visiting player since the trade, scoring 38 points.

July 6, 2025: Traded to the New Orleans Pelicans

On July 6, 2025, Jordan Poole, along with Saddiq Bey and the draft rights to Micah Peavy, were traded to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of a three-team trade. The Houston Rockets received two second-round picks, while the Washington Wizards acquired CJ McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, Cam Whitmore, and a future second-round pick.