Jarrod Reed Uthoff (born May 19, 1993) is an American professional

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player for the

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of the Japanese B.League. He played three seasons of college basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

High school career

Uthoff starred at Jefferson High School in Cedar Rapids, earning Iowa Mr. Basketball honors as the top high school player in the state as a senior in 2011.

College career

Uthoff committed to the

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, where he sat out the 2011–12 season as a

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. He decided to transfer in the off-season. His case received national press as Wisconsin coach

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originally barred the player from transferring to 26 different schools. After heavy public scrutiny, Ryan reduced his restrictions to only cover the

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. Uthoff ultimately chose Iowa, a Big Ten school, opting to pay his own way in the 2012–13 season as he sat out the year as a transfer per

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regulations. Uthoff finally took the court for the Hawkeyes in 2013–14 season as a redshirt sophomore. He was a key player off the bench for the team, averaging 7.6 points and 4.6 rebounds per game. With graduation losses the following season, he entered the starting lineup. As a junior, he averaged 12.4 points and 6.4 rebounds per game as a complement to senior forward Aaron White. At the close of the year, Uthoff was named third-team All-Big Ten. Leading up to his senior season, Uthoff was named to the preseason All-Big Ten team. With the departure of Aaron White, Uthoff stepped into the role of the Hawkeyes' top scoring option. He was named to the 35-man midseason watchlist for the

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on February 11. Over his three-year career, he averaged 13.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 100 games. He finished his collegiate career ranked 19th all-time in Hawkeyes scoring (1,298 points), fourth in blocked shots (177) and 10th in three-pointers made (137).

Professional career

Raptors 905 (2016–2017)

After going undrafted in the 2016 NBA draft, Uthoff joined the

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for the

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. On August 2, 2016, he signed with the

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, but was waived on October 22 after appearing in one preseason game. On October 30, he was acquired by

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of the NBA Development League as an affiliate player of the Raptors. On January 27, 2017, he was traded to the

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Dallas Mavericks (2017)

On March 9, 2017, Uthoff signed a 10-day contract with the Dallas Mavericks. He made his NBA debut the following day in the Mavericks' 105–96 win over the

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, playing two minutes off the bench. On March 19, 2017, he signed a second 10-day contract with the Mavericks. During his first 20 days as a Maverick, he received two assignments to the

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. On March 29, 2017, he signed a multi-year contract with the Mavericks. On June 29, 2017, Uthoff was traded to the Houston Rockets in exchange for cash considerations. On July 31, 2017 Uthoff was waived by the Rockets.

Fort Wayne Mad Ants (2017–2018)

In the 2017-18 season with the

, Uthoff averaged 16.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game.

Zenit Saint Petersburg (2018–2019)

On July 19, 2018, Uthoff signed with

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of the

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where he played 16 games and averaged 7.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.6 assists in 16.3 minutes.

Memphis Hustle (2019–2020)

On October 16, 2019, Uthoff was signed by the

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of the NBA and waived the next day. He was added to the roster of the Grizzlies’ G League affiliate, the

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. On December 31, Uthoff tallied 30 points, nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and one block in a 128-113 win over the

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. Uthoff was named Midseason All-NBA G League for the Western Conference.

Memphis Grizzlies (2020)

On February 27, 2020, Uthoff signed a 10-day contract with the

. His contract expired on March 7, 2020. He appeared in four games. The G League season was canceled, due to the

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, before Uthoff could rejoin the Hustle.

Washington Wizards (2020)

On July 17, 2020, at the beginning of the " Orlando Bubble" phase of the pandemic-interrupted 2019-2020 NBA season, the

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signed Uthoff to a "substitution contract." He filled a roster sport vacated by Gary Payton II, who had tested positive for

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. Uthoff remained with the team until the end of the season, appearing in three games. The Wizards did not qualify for the playoffs.

Erie BayHawks (2021)

On December 2, 2020, Uthoff signed with the New Orleans Pelicans. On December 19, 2020, Uthoff was waived by the Pelicans at the end of training camp. Uthoff's

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rights were still held by the

' affiliate, the

, when he was waived by the Pelicans. Uthoff was unable to join the Pelicans' affiliate Erie BayHawks until the BayHawks made a deal to trade the 2nd overall draft pick in the 2021 NBA G League draft to the Hustle. The draft was held on January 11, 2021, and Memphis used the pick to acquire Baylor forward Freddie Gillespie. The BayHawks were one of 18 teams who played the 2021 G League season in a "bubble" at

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, beginning in February. On January 12, 2021, Uthoff was included in the roster of the Erie BayHawks. He played in and started 14 of the BayHawks' 15 games, averaging 8.8 rebounds and 14.9 points per game. The Bayhawks went 11-4 and made the playoffs, but got knocked out in the first round. Uthoff was named a Third Team G League All-Star at the end of the season.

SeaHorses Mikawa (2021–present)

On June 23, 2021, Uthoff signed with

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of the

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. On February 19, 2022, Uthoff was traded from the

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to the

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, but he remained in Japan, continuing to play for Mikawa.

NBA career statistics

Regular season

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College

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Personal life

Uthoff majored in economics at the University of Iowa. His third cousin, Dean Uthoff, played basketball at

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and then went on to play professionally in Australia. An

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legend, Dean played 13 years for the

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. Dean’s brother, Ed, also distinguished himself in college ball and was team captain at San Jose State. Uthoff is married to Jessie Jordan Uthoff, daughter of US Congressman

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References

External links

Iowa Hawkeyes bio
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