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Sacramento Kings point guard Jordan Ford

After two years in the G League, former Saint Mary’s star Jordan Ford is playing for the Sacramento Kings’ NBA Summer League team. He had the unique opportunity of play his first game in Sacramento where he became an icon as a standout at Folsom High School, playing for Mike Wall. Ford reflects on his journey, how chess helped develop patience and beating the top-ranked team in the country to reach the NCAA Tournament at Saint Mary’s. Ford came off the bench as a freshmen before getting a chance to shine. Over his last two years, Ford became a dominant scorer and came close to becoming the school’s career scoring leader. However, the COVID pandemic kept Saint Mary’s from the NCAA Tournament and kept Ford four points shy of the record. Over his time in the G-League, Ford has made strides and is clear on what it will take to make an NBA roster.

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Sacramento icon Jordan Ford takes his shot at the NBA

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August 20, 2023

Published by Dave Lewis at August 20, 2023

Sacramento icon Jordan Ford takes his shot at the NBA

On getting to play with the Kings, Ford's hometown team: "It's amazing to have everything come back full circle. To be back in Sacramento it's crazy because as a professional, you don't exactly where you're gonna play. I've played in Greece; I've played down in L.A. For me to be back is such a super rare situation...I'm super blessed and grateful I can end up back in my hometown."

June 23, 2019

Published by Dave Lewis at June 23, 2019

Mahershala Ali plays for St. Mary’s College ’96

Before becoming an Academy Award winning actor, Mahershala Ali was known as Mahershala Gilmore as a college basketball player at Saint Mary's. A cassette was found with Gilmore and the Gaels playing Santa Clara on Feb. 18, 1996.

February 8, 2019

Published by Dave Lewis at February 8, 2019

Bill Herenda’s Hollywood Breatkthrough

"If you're not nervous, that's a problem...Pressure is a privilege. I think that may have been Billie Jean King. And to really understand that and get after it, it's really important. And I think there's a balance, too. Of recognizing you are enough, too. And that's what Jenna Fischer talks about in her book that sometimes you don't have to be over the top--that you are enough."