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Warriors Champ Jordan Bell Trades Jersey for Oregon Coaching Whistle
5 Nov
Summary
- Jordan Bell, a 2018 NBA champion, joins Oregon men's basketball as a coach.
- He previously played for Oregon, helping the team reach the Final Four.
- Bell aims to mentor young players and pass on his professional experience.
Jordan Bell, a member of the 2018 NBA champion Golden State Warriors, has embarked on a new career path as a graduate assistant coach for the University of Oregon men's basketball program. Bell, who previously played for the Ducks from 2013 to 2017, is returning to Eugene nearly a decade after helping the team reach the Final Four.
During his college career, Bell was a standout defensive player, earning Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year honors in his final season. He was instrumental in Oregon's successful 2017 campaign, which saw the team achieve a school-record 33 wins and advance to the national semifinals for the first time in 78 years.
Bell's success at Oregon led to him being selected as the 38th overall pick in the 2017 NBA draft. He played a role in the Warriors' 2018 championship victory before later playing for several other NBA teams. Now, Bell is eager to share his extensive knowledge and experience with the current Oregon roster.
