Duke basketball guard ready to shine with new opportunity

A Duke basketball guard is looking to thrive with his new opportunity. 

After Duke basketball senior guard Jordan Goldwire announced he would be entering the transfer portal, his recruitment was very interesting.

Goldwire could go to a mid-major and become an instant star or take somewhat of a similar role he had in Durham at another power conference program.

He opted for the latter.

Jordan Goldwire announced his commitment to Oklahoma on Wednesday as he looks to help the Sooners under new head coach Porter Moser.

Moser left Loyola Chicago for Norman, Oklahoma after legendary head coach Lon Kruger announced his retirement following the conclusion of the Sooners’ season.

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Goldwire, a Norcross, Georgia native, arrived at Duke as a seldom-used reserve player but over the course of his career developed into a starter and one of the best defensive players in the ACC.

During his senior season, the 6-foot-2 guard averaged 5.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.3 steals per game and was named to the ACC All-Defensive Team.

Jordan Goldwire had a final list of BYU, Oklahoma, Texas Tech, Oregon State, Utah, and Wichita State.

Former Duke basketball guard could be a good fit with new program.

Since Lon Kruger’s departure, Oklahoma’s roster has been hit hard by the transfer portal and players opting for the NBA Draft, but Jordan Goldwire has since joined Tanner and Jacob Groves from Eastern Washington to commit to Oklahoma this week.

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Duke has also been hit hard by offseason departures with Goldwire, Jaemyn Brakefield, Patrick Tape, and Henry Coleman entering the transfer portal while DJ Steward and Matthew Hurt have left Durham early for the NBA Draft.

Jordan Goldwire has one year left in college basketball due to the NCAA granting all players an extra year of eligibility because of the coronavirus pandemic.