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Jordin Canada
NameJordin Canada
PositionPoint guard
Weight lb135
Birth date11 August 1995
Birth placeLos Angeles, California
CollegeUCLA (2014–2018)
Draft year2018
Draft teamSeattle Storm
Career start2018
Years12018–2021
Team1Seattle Storm
Years22022–2023
Team2Los Angeles Sparks
Years32024–present
Team3Atlanta Dream
Highlights* 2× WNBA champion (2018, 2020) * 2× WNBA All-Defensive First Team (2020, 2022) * 2× WNBA All-Defensive Second Team (2021, 2023) * Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year (2018) * Naismith Defensive Player of the Year (2018)

Jordin Canada is an American professional basketball player for the Atlanta Dream of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Known for her elite defensive prowess and playmaking ability, she was a key contributor to two WNBA championships with the Seattle Storm. Canada has also represented the United States in international competition, winning a gold medal at the 2023 FIBA Women's AmeriCup.

Early life and college career

Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Jordin Canada attended Windward School in Mar Vista, where she was a standout player and a McDonald’s All-American. She committed to play college basketball for the UCLA Bruins under head coach Cori Close. During her tenure in Westwood, Canada became one of the most decorated players in program history. She was a two-time All-Pac-12 selection and set the Pac-12 Conference career record for steals. In her senior season, she earned national recognition as the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year and the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year, leading the Bruins to the NCAA Tournament's Elite Eight in 2018.

Professional career

Jordin Canada was selected fifth overall by the Seattle Storm in the 2018 WNBA draft. She served as the primary backup to legendary point guard Sue Bird, contributing to the Storm's 2018 and 2020 championship victories. Her defensive intensity earned her multiple WNBA All-Defensive Team honors. In 2022, she signed with her hometown team, the Los Angeles Sparks. After two seasons with the Sparks, where she continued to excel defensively and averaged career-highs in scoring, Canada signed with the Atlanta Dream as a free agent in 2024.

National team career

Canada has been a part of the USA Basketball pipeline, winning a gold medal with the U.S. national team at the 2023 FIBA Women's AmeriCup in León, Mexico. She has also participated in training camps and represented the United States in other international events, including the 2022 World Cup qualifying tournament.

Player profile

Standing at 5'6", Jordin Canada is renowned as one of the premier defensive guards in the WNBA. Her exceptional quickness, anticipation, and tenacity make her a constant threat in passing lanes, regularly ranking among the league leaders in steals. Offensively, she is a dynamic point guard with excellent court vision and the ability to penetrate defenses. While her outside shooting has been an area of development, her speed in transition and ability to create for teammates are major assets. Her playing style has drawn comparisons to other defensive stalwarts like Gary Payton.

Personal life

Jordin Canada is the daughter of Malik Canada and Tameka Canada. She is actively involved in community outreach, particularly in her hometown of Los Angeles, focusing on youth basketball clinics and mentorship programs. Canada has also been an advocate for mental health awareness among athletes.

Career statistics

Throughout her WNBA career, Jordin Canada has compiled significant averages in points, assists, and steals. Her career highlights include leading the league in total steals during the 2022 season while playing for the Los Angeles Sparks. Her detailed statistics for the regular season and playoffs are recorded with the Women's National Basketball Association.

Category:1995 births Category:Living people Category:American women's basketball players Category:UCLA Bruins women's basketball players Category:Seattle Storm players Category:Los Angeles Sparks players Category:Atlanta Dream players