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Jordan Larson
Jordan Larson (born 1986), nicknamed The Governor, is an American volleyball outside hitter from Hooper, Nebraska; four-time Olympic medalist (gold Tokyo 2020, MVP), 2014 world champion, Nebraska star, and LOVB Nebraska co-owner who retired in 2026 then returned.
Jordan Lucas (volleyball)
Jordan Lucas is an American men's volleyball outside hitter from Hacienda Heights, California, who played at Grand Canyon (2023-24, NCAA Elite 90 winner), redshirted at CSUN in 2025, and became a viral openly gay athlete in 2026.
Jordan Ott
Jordan Ott (born 1985, McConnellsburg, PA) is an NBA coach, head coach of the Phoenix Suns since June 6, 2025; former assistant with the Hawks, Nets, Lakers, and Cavaliers.
Jordan Poole
Jordan Poole (born 1999) is an NBA guard for the New Orleans Pelicans, formerly the Golden State Warriors and Washington Wizards; 2019 first-round pick, 2022 NBA champion, career-high 20.4 points per game in 2022-23.
Jordan Smith Jr.
Jordan Smith Jr., Arkansas Razorbacks freshman guard from Washington, D.C., Paul VI Catholic; No. 2 recruit in the 2026 class, five-time 2026 national high school player of the year, two-time USA Basketball gold medalist, projected top-five 2027 NBA Draft pick. Not the betting-fixer Jalen Smith.
Jordan Thompson
Jordan Thompson (born 1997, Edina, Minnesota) is an American opposite spiker for USA Volleyball and LOVB Houston; Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020, silver at Paris 2024, and Cincinnati's all-time NCAA kills leader.
Jordyn Poulter
Jordyn Poulter (born 1997) is an American volleyball setter, U.S. Women's National Team captain, Olympic gold medalist at Tokyo 2020 (Best Setter) and silver medalist at Paris 2024; Illinois All-American, pro in Italy and LOVB Salt Lake.
Jorge Edson
Jorge Edson (Jorge Edson Souza de Brito), born 1966 in Porto Alegre, Brazilian middle blocker and coach; won 1992 Barcelona Olympic gold with Brazil men's volleyball, later coached women's teams in Brazil and the Philippines.
Jose Alvarado (basketball)
Jose Alvarado (born 1998), nicknamed Grand Theft Alvarado, is an American NBA guard from Brooklyn, undrafted in 2021 from Georgia Tech, known for corner-sneak steals, a 38-point bench game with New Orleans, and the Knicks' 2026 NBA championship.
José Calderón (basketball)
José Manuel Calderón, Spanish point guard born 1981 in Villanueva de la Serena; undrafted 2005, 14 NBA seasons with seven teams led by eight years with Toronto Raptors; 2006 world champion with Spain; now Cleveland Cavaliers assistant general manager.
Josephine Touray
Josephine Touray (Josephine Maria Touray), Danish handball right wing born 1979 in Aarhus; Olympic gold 2004 with Denmark, 2002 European champion, 123 caps and 383 national-team goals, later HAND ambassador in Sierra Leone.
Josh Childress
Josh Childress (Joshua Malik Childress, born 1983) is an American former basketball forward-guard, 2004 sixth overall pick of the Atlanta Hawks, who left the NBA in 2008 for a record $20 million Olympiacos deal, later playing for Phoenix, Sydney, and Adelaide.
Josh Giddey
Josh Giddey, full name Joshua James Giddey, is an Australian NBA guard for the Chicago Bulls, drafted sixth overall in 2021 and known for passing at 6-foot-8.
Josh Green (basketball)
Josh Green (basketball), Australian NBA wing born 2000 in Sydney; drafted 18th overall 2020 by Dallas, 2024 Finals runner-up, Tokyo 2020 Olympic bronze; later Hornets, traded to Timberwolves 2026.
Josh Hart
Josh Hart (born 1995) is an NBA guard for the New York Knicks, drafted 30th in 2017 by Utah. Villanova star, 2016 NCAA champion, elite rebounding guard, 2026 NBA champion with the Knicks.
Josh Howard
Josh Howard (Joshua Jay Howard, born 1980) is an American former NBA small forward, Wake Forest All-American drafted 29th overall by Dallas in 2003; 2007 All-Star, 507 games, 14.3 ppg, 2006 Finals timeout incident.
Josh Jackson (basketball)
Josh Jackson, born Joshua O'Neal Jackson in 1997, is an American basketball player drafted fourth overall by the Phoenix Suns in 2017 after one season at Kansas.
Josh Oduro
Josh Oduro (Josh Kwame Awuah Oduro, born 2000) is an American basketball forward-center from Haymarket, Virginia; George Mason and Providence alum, undrafted, Pelicans two-way NBA debut April 2026, now Melbourne United.
Josh Okogie
Josh Okogie, born Joshua Aloiye Okogie in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1998, is a Nigerian NBA guard who plays for the Utah Jazz, drafted 20th overall in 2018 by Minnesota.
Josh Pastner
Josh Pastner, American college basketball coach, head coach of UNLV Runnin' Rebels since 2025; previously Memphis (2009-16, 167-73) and Georgia Tech (2016-23, 109-114), 2021 ACC champion, 1997 Arizona NCAA title player.
Josh Richardson
Josh Richardson (born 1993), nicknamed J-Rich, is an American guard from Edmond, Oklahoma; drafted 40th overall by Miami in 2015 after Tennessee, he played ten NBA seasons and joined Casademont Zaragoza in 2026.
Josh Smith
Josh Smith (J-Smoove, born 1985) is a retired NBA forward, drafted 17th in 2004 by Atlanta, a 2005 dunk champion and 2010 All-Defensive selection; also the name of a Texas Rangers infielder.
Joshua Jefferson
Joshua Jefferson (born 2003) is an American NBA forward for the Brooklyn Nets, drafted 28th overall in 2026 by Minnesota. A Saint Mary's and Iowa State product, he was a 2025-26 consensus second-team All-American.
Joshua Primo
Joshua Primo, Canadian guard born 2002, drafted 12th overall 2021 by San Antonio Spurs, waived 2022 after exposure allegations, suspended four games by NBA in 2023, later played for Clippers.
Jovan Elezović
Jovan (Jovica) Elezović, Serbian handball back born 1956 in Vrbas; Olympic champion 1984 and world champion 1986 with Yugoslavia, 127 caps; later coach of Partizan Belgrade and national teams.
Jrue Holiday
Jrue Holiday (Jrue Randall Holiday, born 1990) is an American NBA guard for the Portland Trail Blazers; two-time NBA champion (Bucks 2021, Celtics 2024), two-time All-Star, six-time All-Defense, and two-time Olympic gold medalist.
Juan Dixon
Juan Dixon (born 1978) is a Baltimore-born former basketball player and coach; Maryland's all-time leading scorer (2,269 points), 2002 NCAA champion and Final Four MOP, 2002 Wizards first-round pick, later Coppin State head coach.
Juan Toscano-Anderson
Juan Toscano-Anderson, Oakland-born Mexican-American forward, 2022 NBA champion with Golden State Warriors, fifth Mexican in NBA, LNBP MVP 2018, later Lakers, Jazz, Capitanes, Trieste.
Juancho Hernangómez
Juancho Hernangómez (born 1995, Madrid) is a Spanish forward, 2016 Nuggets first-round pick, seven-year NBA veteran, 2024 EuroLeague champion with Panathinaikos, and 2019 World Cup and EuroBasket 2022 winner with Spain.
JuJu Watkins
JuJu Watkins (Judea Skies Watkins, born 2005) is a 6-2 USC women's basketball guard from Los Angeles; NCAA freshman scoring record holder (920 points), 2025 Naismith and Wooden Award winner, torn ACL in March 2025, returned to practice June 2026.