From the abyss to grace, JAV’s incredible 2024-2025 season decoded by their coach Dounia Issa
June 19, 2025
Bebasket Editorial Team
Jordan Shepherd extends with Vichy: a valuable continuity for JAV
After an impressive first season in ELITE 2, Jordan Shepherd stays with Vichy for 2025-2026. The American shooting guard, highly valued at the club, will continue his development on the banks of the Allier.
Photo Credit : Quentin Bastian - JA Vichy
Jordan Shepherd (1.93m, 28 years old) will wear Vichy’s colors again next season. The American shooting guard has extended his stay in Allier after a convincing season in ELITE 2. Averaging 13.1 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 42 games, he won over JAV’s management, who are betting on continuity.
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— JA Vichy Basket (@jav_basket) June 29, 2025
Growing stronger throughout the season
Arriving in Vichy in summer 2024, Jordan Shepherd initially needed time to adapt before fully demonstrating his abilities. A natural scorer, he passed the 20-point mark six times in regular season, then shined in playoffs, notably scoring 20 points against Blois in Game 1 away and 22 points against ASA in Game 2.
These performances convinced the Vichy staff to continue the adventure with the Asheville native, despite several offers received by the American guard.
Jordan SHEPHERD
Position(s):Shooting Guard
Height:193 cm
Age:28 years (03/03/1997)
Nationality:
A key player on and off the court
Beyond his athletic abilities, Jordan Shepherd distinguished himself through his professionalism and ability to integrate into the team. « Jordan will continue moving forward with us next season. He’s a player with remarkable human qualities, very professional and easy to coach, » declared Coach Dounia Issa. « His extension allows us to maintain continuity in our backcourt with a player who knows our systems. »
A sentiment shared by the player himself: « Very happy to return to Vichy and can’t wait to see you all in pre-season. Thank you all for supporting the team during the past season and let’s try to do just as well! » he stated through the club’s official channels.
With this extension, JAV ensures they keep an essential piece of their roster, both high-performing and exemplary, to continue aiming high in ELITE 2.
Gabriel Pantel-Jouve est le fondateur et rédacteur en chef de BeBasket, qu’il anime depuis 2010 (sous le nom de Catch & Shoot). Passé par l’Ecole Publique de Journaliste de Tours, puis deux universités en Amérique du Nord, il a pu développer son expertise sur le basket français, de la Ligue Nationale aux divisions amateurs, durant ces 20 dernières années. En parallèle, il est aussi engagé dans le développement de clubs du côté de Montpellier.
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