Get to Know Ford...
Who or what inspired you to start playing basketball growing up?
Nothing specific, just liked the feeling of scoring points and winning games
Do you have any pregame superstitions or routines?
have to wear a short sleeve undershirt when playing
Tell us about your favorite basketball moment as a player or fan.
Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Lebron and Kyrie will the Cavaliers to a 3-1 comeback against the Warriors. Lebron saves the comeback with the block on Iguadola.
Who's your favorite basketball player?
Jalen Brunson
What is one talent you have outside of the game of basketball?
Used to be really good at chess
What do you hope every Jimmie fan says after they see our team play?
An exciting and connected team that plays with high energy all the time.
Why did you choose UJ and what do you like about being a Jimmie student-athlete?
I chose UJ because of small, connected campus feel. I like that as a jimmie athlete it isn’t just support from people in the university but the town and those involved in the community also root for Jimmie’s sports and student athletes.
High School Team Awards
During my junior year we went 19-6 and were NEPSAC Class A Semifinalists.
High School Individual Awards
2x All-Nepsac mention, 2x All-Founders League Mentions, Ranked 44th in Connecticut Class of 25, Averaged 14.6ppg, 4apg, 3.5 rpg.
Immediate Family - Names and Relation
Parents are Uzodinma and Ijeoma
