Last Updated on April 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of Jordan Poole:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Jontay Porter
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born November 15, 1999
  • Hometown: Columbia, Missouri, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 10 inches (208 cm)
  • Weight: 240 pounds (109 kg)
  • Wingspan: 7 feet 0 inches (213 cm)
  • Shoe Size: Size 18 (US)
  • Number: Worn #4 (Memphis Grizzlies)
  • Position: Power Forward / Center
  • High School:
    • Father Tolton Catholic High School (Columbia, Missouri)
  • College:
    • University of Missouri (2017–2018)
  • NBA Draft:
    • Undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft due to injuries.
  • Teams Played For:
    1. Memphis Grizzlies (2020–2021)
  • Championship Rings: None
  • Kids: None
  • Siblings:
    • Brother: Michael Porter Jr. (NBA player, Denver Nuggets)
    • He has six siblings in total, including Michael Jr., Coban, Jevon, Bri, and Izaak.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Jordan Poole’s player archetype is that of a microwave scoring combo guard, a shot-making perimeter creator whose game is built on confidence, off-the-dribble offense, and the ability to heat up quickly from anywhere on the floor. Defensively, his role is more survive-and-compete than shutdown, usually fitting as a scheme-dependent perimeter defender who relies on effort and positioning rather than strength or length to influence possessions. Offensively, he is at his best as an attacking guard who can handle pick-and-rolls, create his own jumper, get downhill, draw fouls, and carry stretches of scoring without needing much setup from others. Physically, Poole is listed at 6-foot-4 and 194 pounds, giving him solid guard size, but his game is driven more by handle, craft, footwork, and change of pace than by overpowering athletic force. Altogether, his play style is flashy, aggressive, and offense-first, centered on self-creation, deep shooting range, and quick-burst scoring that can swing a game when his rhythm is there. (NBA)

Sources:

NBA.com — Jordan Poole | Guard | New Orleans Pelicans
Basketball-Reference — Jordan Poole Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more
NBADraft.net — Jordan Poole
The Ringer — The Five Least Improved Players in the NBA This Season