Jessie Govan

Jessie Govan
Free agent
PositionCenter
Personal information
Born (1997-07-25) July 25, 1997 (age 27)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight252 lb (114 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeGeorgetown (2015–2019)
NBA draft2019: undrafted
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019San-en NeoPhoenix
2019–2020Kyoto Hannaryz
2020Seoul Samsung Thunders
2021NBA G League Ignite
2021Indios de Mayagüez
2021–2022NBA G League Ignite
2023San Miguel Beermen
2023Freseros de Irapuato
Career highlights and awards

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

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

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

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

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Braziller, Zach (March 13, 2014). "New York City's top rising senior commits to Georgetown". New York Post. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  3. ^ "Hawks to Face New-Look Hoyas in D.C." Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks. November 17, 2017. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  4. ^ Brennan, Sean (November 24, 2017). "Govan Excited To Grow With Ewing As Teacher, Coach". Big East Conference. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  5. ^ Byrum, Tyler (May 29, 2018). "Georgetown gets a boost with Jessie Govan returning to school". NBC Sports. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  6. ^ "Govan clutch as Georgetown trips Providence 96–90 in 2OT". WTOP. Associated Press. January 12, 2019. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  7. ^ "Howard, Powell, Booth, Paschall Named Unanimously to All-BIG EAST First Team". Big East Conference. March 10, 2019. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  8. ^ a b Odeven, Ed (August 8, 2019). "Many Japan alumni a part of marquee summer event". The Japan Times. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  9. ^ Lupo, Nicola (December 10, 2019). "Jessie Govan joins Kyoto Hannaryz". Sportando. Retrieved February 15, 2020.
  10. ^ Carchia, Emiliano (July 16, 2020). "Isaiah Hicks and Jessie Govan sign with Seoul Samsung Thunders". Sportando. Retrieved July 16, 2020.
  11. ^ "NBA G League Ignite Roster". NBA.com. February 1, 2021. Retrieved April 28, 2021.
  12. ^ "Indios de Mayagüez". twitter.com. July 3, 2021. Retrieved July 26, 2021.
  13. ^ "Govan is back at G League Ignite, ex Mayaguez". Latinbasket. October 2, 2021. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  14. ^ "Ignite Announces Veteran Additions, Coaching Staff". OurSportsCentral.com. October 28, 2021. Retrieved October 31, 2021.
  15. ^ Terrado, Reuben (October 25, 2022). "Jessie Govan tapped to replace O'Bryant, revive Meralco playoff hopes". spin.ph. Retrieved October 25, 2022.
  16. ^ Ramos, Gerry (October 28, 2022). "Meralco stuck with O'Bryant as replacement 'over the height limit'". spin.ph. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  17. ^ "Jessie Govan suits up for San Miguel in EASL after aborted stint with Meralco". spin.ph. January 29, 2023. Retrieved February 20, 2023.