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Former Razorbacks Guard Sent Back to G-League

Originally posted on FanNation All Hogs | By Daniel Shi | Last updated 2/21/24

BOSTON, Mass. — Former Arkansas Guard Jordan Walsh has been reassigned to the Maine Celtics after four appearances with the Boston Celtics.

We have assigned Jordan Walsh to the @MaineCeltics
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) February 21, 2024

Walsh appeared in four games across five weeks and scored his first and lone NBA basket on Feb. 4 in a 131-91 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Drafted with the 38th pick in 2023, Walsh was one of three Hogs drafted to the league along with Anthony Black and Nick Smith Jr. The Desoto, Texas Native averaged 7.1 points in 36 games (22 starts) in his lone season as a Razorback and was part of a Sweet Sixteen run.

The Celtics already have a good impression of Walsh in a short amount of time, with both Payton Pritchard and 2018 All-Star Kristaps Porzingis for his energy and athleticism`. Both heaped praise on Walsh after getting a career-high 18 minutes in a 136-86 win over the Brooklyn Nets Feb 14. Walsh did not score, but grabbed five rebounds and was a +/- 8 in his first meaningful playing time in the league.

Porzingis said what he likes most about Jordan Walsh is "he's not afraid at all." Said he didn't have his best game, he's seen what he's capable of in practice, but that he's going to be a good player on both ends due to his size, skill and athleticism.
— Bobby Manning (@RealBobManning) February 15, 2024

Payton Pritchard on Jordan Walsh:

"Jordan, he’s gonna be a really, really good player. Obviously [tonight] was like his first real NBA minutes, so he was probably a little nervous and energetic. But I see him every day working and stuff, and he’s going to be a special player." pic.twitter.com/cWeJjm7Cpq
— Bobby Krivitsky (@BobbyKrivitsky) February 15, 2024

Walsh will now return to the Maine Celtics, where he is averaging 15 points in 30.8 minutes to go along with 7.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists.

This article first appeared on FanNation All Hogs and was syndicated with permission.

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