DaJuan Gordon
Position: 2/3
Height: 196cm/6’5”
Weight: 88kg
Date of Birth: 10/01/2001
College: UT Arlington
Passport: USA
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Player Profile
A versatile wing with a high motor, Dajuan Gordon is known for his defensive tenacity, rebounding ability, and gritty, team-first mentality. A tough, athletic guard-forward hybrid, Gordon brings energy on both ends of the floor. On offense, he's an aggressive slasher who thrives in transition, while also showing flashes as a capable spot-up shooter. Defensively, he’s a pest on the perimeter—capable of guarding multiple positions thanks to his length, quickness, and effort. Having played at Kansas State, Missouri, and New Mexico State during his college career, Gordon has consistently brought toughness and intensity, no matter the jersey. His leadership by example, strong rebounding for a guard, and commitment to the grind make him a valuable asset in any lineup.
Achievements
HS second-place finish in the Chicago Public School Red South -2018
HS conference and city Championship -2019
HS third-place finish at the Class 4A State Tournament -2019
HS Chicago Sun-Times City Player of the Year -2019
HS First Team All-State -2019
HS near Top 150 prospect by most recruiting services, ranking No. 71 in the 2019 Rivals150 and No. 153 by 247Sports -2019
HS among the top shooting guard prospects nationally, placing No. 16 by Rivals, No. 26 by 247Sports, and No. 40 by ESPN -2019
HS Rated as the No. 3 prospect in Illinois by 247Sports, the City/Suburban Hoops Report and Chicago Sun-Times -2019
USA U-2019 World Cup Team -2019
Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team -2020
WAC Tournament Finalist -2024
All-WAC First Team -2024
WAC All-Defensive Team -2024
Basketball Career & Stats
2017-2018: Chicago, IL / Curie Metropolitan High School: 16ppg; 26-5 record
2018: Team Rose (AAU): 20.5ppg, 3.2rpg, 1.5apg, 1.2spg
2018-2019: Chicago, IL / Curie Metropolitan High School: 17.6ppg, 7.9rpg, 2.0apg; 35-2 record
2019-2020: University of Kansas State (NCAA, starting five): 32 games: 6.3ppg, 3.4rpg, 1.3spg, FGP: 52.4%, 3PT: 32.9%, FT: 65.6%
2020-2021: University of Kansas State (NCAA, starting five): 25 games: 9.1ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.4apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 47.4%, 3PT: 21.7%, FT:
76.2%
2021-2022: University of Missouri (NCAA, starting five): 32 games: 8.3ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.2apg, FGP: 43.8%, 3PT: 36.4%, FT: 74.5%
2022-2023: New Mexico State University (NCAA, starting five): 22 games: 9.2ppg, 5.2rpg, 1.3spg, FGP: 47.2%, 3PT: 28.6%, FT: 78.3%
2023-2024: University of Texas at Arlington (NCAA, starting five): 33 games: 12.9ppg, 8.2rpg, 2.5apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 55.0%, 3PT: 31.4%, FT: 75.4%
2024: Team Denver (Eurobasket Summer League in Las Vegas): 9.3ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.7apg, 2.0spg, FGP: 41.7%
2024: Purple Reign (Kansas State) (The Basketball Tournament, starting five): 1 game: 5pts, 3reb, 2steals, 1block
2024-2025: South Bay Lakers (NBA G League): 50 games: 10.8ppg. 5.5rpg. 2.2apg. 1spg. 2FGP: 59.0%, 3PT: 30.3%, FT: 72.3%