Northwestern’s steady 3-and-D glue guy who earned captain status
In the 2025-26 season, Jordan Clayton averaged 3.9 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 18.3 minutes per game while hitting 41.0% from three, and he was named a team captain[1][2]. What makes him matter is the combo package: he’s been described as a defensive asset who also emerged as one of Northwestern’s best perimeter shooters, plus he brings veteran experience and leadership to a program that values toughness and low-mistake basketball[1][2][3].
