Where Are They Now? Javontae Ford. Brought to you by Davenport University.

Each week a local alum of West Michigan High School sports will be featured in our ‘Where Are They Now?’ piece. All of these students have moved on to continue their athletic careers at Davenport University as the Panthers continue to find success athletically in nearly every sport they participate in. For more information about Davenport and what they can offer you check out their homepage!

Javontae Ford is continuing his game at DU!

Name: Javontae Ford
Height: 6’3
Weight: 190
Class: RS-Sophomore
Major: Sport Management
Hometown: Grand Rapids, Mich.
High School: Forest Hills Northern
Number: 23
Position: Guard

2010-2011 Highlights: Started 22 games and appeared in 35 games…Made a team high 48 three pointers
and shot .407 from three…Shot .803 from the free throw line…Averaged 10.1 points and 4.5 rebounds a
game…Tallied 65 steals, 40 assists, and 25 blocks…Named to the All-WHAC Newcomer Team and All-
Defensive Team…Set a student center record with 6 three pointers made in a game against NCAA D3
Kalamazoo

2009-2010 Highlights: Red-Shirt

High School Highlights: Named to All-Conference Team and All-Area team twice as a Huskie…Earned All-
State Honorable Mention Honors in Class B…Helped team to state semifinal game as a junior

Career High’s: Points (24), Rebounds (13), Assists (5), Steals (5), Blocks (3)

Personal Information: Parents: Michael Moore and Constance Ford…Birthday: 06/10/1991

Why did you choose to go to Davenport?

Because it was close to home and great facilities.

What is your degree?

Sports Management

What is your favorite class?

Communication 120

What has been your favorite memory of Davenport so far?

Being a part of the midnight madness events.

Do you have any hidden talents? (Besides sports)

Singing in the shower.

What is your favorite food?

Orange Chicken.

What is your dream job that you wish to do after graduation?

Become an Athletic Director.

What is your favorite song right now?

Slight Work by Wale because we play it before every game.

Who is your favorite celebrity?

Mike Epps

Who first inspired you to play Basketball?

My older cousin Tony

What advice would you give to a young athlete?

Work hard and have no regrets

If you could play for one pro-team, who would you play for?

LA Lakers