1. Jonah Kenneth Mathews was born on February 10,1998 and is an American professional basketball player for Besiktas Emlakjet of the Basketbol Super Ligi.
13 Facts About Jonah Mathews
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Jonah Mathews helped Santa Monica win the Southern Section 1A title during his senior season, scoring 33 points in the championship game against Temecula Valley High School.
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In September 2015, Jonah Mathews committed to USC over Gonzaga and San Diego State, in part due to his relationship with Trojans assistant coach Jason Hart.
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Jonah Mathews was slowed by a sprained ankle during his sophomore season and endured a shooting slump, which he reversed by changing his pair of shoes.
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Jonah Mathews averaged 9.3 points and 2.6 rebounds per game as a sophomore.
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Jonah Mathews started every game as a junior, averaging 12.6 points and 2.9 rebounds per game.
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Jonah Mathews was named to the Second Team All-Pac-12 as well as the conference Defensive Team.
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Jonah Mathews finished his college career as the school leader in made three-pointers and his 1,390 points ranks 17th on USC's all-time scoring list.
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On September 4,2020, Jonah Mathews signed his first professional contract with the Leicester Riders of the British Basketball League.
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On December 22,2020, Jonah Mathews signed with the Koping Stars of the Swedish Basketball League.
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Jonah Mathews signed with the Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League but did not join the team.
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Jonah Mathews is the younger brother of professional basketball player Jordan Jonah Mathews.
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Jonah Mathews is interested in becoming a broadcaster after his playing days, and he took a broadcast journalism class at USC.