Jessie Govan
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Free agent | |
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Position | Center |
Personal information | |
Born | New York City, New York, U.S. | July 25, 1997
Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
Listed weight | 252 lb (114 kg) |
Career information | |
High school |
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College | Georgetown (2015–2019) |
NBA draft | 2019: undrafted |
Playing career | 2019–present |
Career history | |
2019 | San-en NeoPhoenix |
2019–2020 | Kyoto Hannaryz |
2020 | Seoul Samsung Thunders |
2021 | NBA G League Ignite |
2021 | Indios de Mayagüez |
2021–2022 | NBA G League Ignite |
2023 | San Miguel Beermen |
2023 | Freseros de Irapuato |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Jessie J. Govan (born July 25, 1997) is an American professional basketball player. He also played college basketball for the Georgetown Hoyas.
High school career
[edit]Govan attended St. Mary's High School before transferring to Wings Academy, playing under coach Billy Turnage. As a senior, Govan led Wings to the Bronx borough championship and PSAL Championship game. He was a McDonald's All American nominee.[1] Rated 44th in his class by Scout.com, Govan signed with Georgetown over offers from UConn, Stanford, Seton Hall, NC State, Syracuse and Miami (Fla.).[2]
College career
[edit]Govan was named to the Big East All-Freshman Team and averaged 6.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game.[3] As a sophomore, Govan averaged 10.1 points and 5.0 rebounds per game.[4] Govan averaged 17.9 points and 10 rebounds per game as a junior. He declared for the 2018 NBA draft, but ultimately decided to return to Georgetown.[5] On January 11, 2019, Govan scored a career-high 33 points along with 14 rebounds in a 96–90 double overtime win over Providence.[6] Govan was named to the First Team All-Big East in his senior season.[7] As a senior, Govan averaged 17.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, shooting 41.2 percent on three-pointers. He participated in the Reese's NABC College All-Star Game and Portsmouth Invitational Tournament. He graduated from Georgetown with a degree in sociology.[8]
Professional career
[edit]After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, Govan played for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Summer League. On August 7, 2019, Govan signed with the San-en NeoPhoenix of the Japanese league.[8] He averaged 18.5 points, 8.7 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game with the NeoPhoenix. After parting ways with the team, Govan signed with Kyoto Hannaryz on December 10.[9] He averaged 17 points and 11 rebounds per game for Kyoto. On July 16, 2020, Govan signed with Seoul Samsung Thunders of the Korean Basketball League.[10]
On February 1, 2021, Govan signed with the NBA G League Ignite.[11] On July 3, 2021, Govan signed with the Indios de Mayagüez of the Puerto Rican Baloncesto Superior Nacional.[12] He averaged 16.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. On October 2, 2021, Govan returned to the NBA G League Ignite.[13]
On October 28, 2021, Govan re-signed with the NBA G League Ignite.[14]
On October 25, 2022, he signed with the Meralco Bolts of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) to replace Johnny O'Bryant III as the team's import for the 2022–23 PBA Commissioner's Cup.[15] However, he was deemed ineligible to play in the conference as he was measured above the 6'10" height limit.[16]
In January 2023, Govan signed with the San Miguel Beermen as the team's import for the 2023 EASL Champions Week held in Japan.[17]
References
[edit]- ^ Forrester, Nick (March 12, 2015). "Jessie Govan, Georgetown-bound forward at Wings, almost played HS basketball at Cardozo HS". New York Daily News. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ Braziller, Zach (March 13, 2014). "New York City's top rising senior commits to Georgetown". New York Post. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ "Hawks to Face New-Look Hoyas in D.C." Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks. November 17, 2017. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ Brennan, Sean (November 24, 2017). "Govan Excited To Grow With Ewing As Teacher, Coach". Big East Conference. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ Byrum, Tyler (May 29, 2018). "Georgetown gets a boost with Jessie Govan returning to school". NBC Sports. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ "Govan clutch as Georgetown trips Providence 96–90 in 2OT". WTOP. Associated Press. January 12, 2019. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ "Howard, Powell, Booth, Paschall Named Unanimously to All-BIG EAST First Team". Big East Conference. March 10, 2019. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ a b Odeven, Ed (August 8, 2019). "Many Japan alumni a part of marquee summer event". The Japan Times. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ Lupo, Nicola (December 10, 2019). "Jessie Govan joins Kyoto Hannaryz". Sportando. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
- ^ Carchia, Emiliano (July 16, 2020). "Isaiah Hicks and Jessie Govan sign with Seoul Samsung Thunders". Sportando. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
- ^ "NBA G League Ignite Roster". NBA.com. February 1, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
- ^ "Indios de Mayagüez". twitter.com. July 3, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
- ^ "Govan is back at G League Ignite, ex Mayaguez". Latinbasket. October 2, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
- ^ "Ignite Announces Veteran Additions, Coaching Staff". OurSportsCentral.com. October 28, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (October 25, 2022). "Jessie Govan tapped to replace O'Bryant, revive Meralco playoff hopes". spin.ph. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry (October 28, 2022). "Meralco stuck with O'Bryant as replacement 'over the height limit'". spin.ph. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ "Jessie Govan suits up for San Miguel in EASL after aborted stint with Meralco". spin.ph. January 29, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2023.
External links
[edit]- 1997 births
- Living people
- American expatriate basketball people in Japan
- American expatriate basketball people in Mexico
- American expatriate basketball people in the Philippines
- American expatriate basketball people in South Korea
- American men's basketball players
- Basketball players from Queens, New York
- Centers (basketball)
- Freseros de Irapuato players
- Georgetown Hoyas men's basketball players
- Indios de Mayagüez basketball players
- Kyoto Hannaryz players
- NBA G League Ignite players
- San-en NeoPhoenix players
- San Miguel Beermen players
- Seoul Samsung Thunders players