If you’re building a franchise from scratch and you need one player to build it around, the answer is easy:

Jordan. Freakin’. Thompson.

She’s a killer on the court, a gold medalist on the resume, and the undeniable face of LOVB Houston in the league’s breakout season. From Cincinnati stat sheets to Olympic podiums to torching nets in Texas — Thompson’s story is still heating up.

💣 College Kills + Pac-12 Panic Button

Before she was the MVP of every arena she walked into, Jordan was lighting up NCAA box scores at Cincinnati:

• 2x AVCA All-American
• 3x AAC Player of the Year
• NCAA rally scoring era record: 50 kills in a single match 🔥
• Cincinnati’s all-time kills leader — and that record might stand forever

She didn’t just dominate. She rewrote the book on what opposite hitters can do in college volleyball.

🌍 Global Moves, Olympic Gold, and the Bounce Back

After college, Thompson jumped into the global game like she’d been doing it for years.

• Pro stints with Fenerbahçe, Vero Volley Milano, VakifBank, and Eczacıbaşı VitrA
• Olympic gold in 2020, silver in 2024
• 34 points vs. China at Tokyo before an ankle injury paused her run
• But she came back stronger — and angrier — ready to torch every block in her way

💥 Leading LOVB Houston Into the Spotlight

Now, she’s the headliner for LOVB Houston — and she’s making sure everyone knows it.

Highlights:

• 17 kills (.317 hitting), plus 5 digs, an ace, a block, and an assist in a sweep over LOVB Madison
• MVP of the 2025 LOVB Classic, with 23 digs, 3 blocks, and 2 aces in the title match
• Franchise cornerstone. Fan favorite. Walking highlight reel.

“Micha [Hancock] and I have that connection — we know what each other needs on the court,” Thompson said.
Translation: Set me. Sit back. Watch the magic.

🧠 Beyond the Box Score

Jordan isn’t just putting up stats — she’s building a new era.

As one of LOVB’s founding athletes, she’s helping elevate pro volleyball visibility, mentorship, and momentum in the U.S. Her leadership, intensity, and humility have turned Houston into a contender — fast.

Off the court? She’s:

• Married to Blake Yager
• A vocal leader of faith
• Carrying a family legacy (her dad was a pro hooper, her uncle is NFL Hall of Famer Chris Doleman)

🏆 Awards + Honors That Slap

• 🥇 Olympic Gold (Tokyo 2020)
• 🥈 Olympic Silver (Paris 2024)
• 👑 MVP – 2025 LOVB Classic
• 🏐 NCAA kill record holder
• 🧱 2020 Turkish Super Cup – Best Outside Hitter

And that’s just scratching the surface.

🏁 Final Serve

Jordan Thompson is built different.

She’s not just a scorer — she’s a closer.
She’s not just a veteran — she’s a visionary.
And in LOVB’s breakout season, she’s not just playing… she’s owning the league.

From Olympic gold to Houston heat — Thompson is setting the tone for pro volleyball in the U.S.
And spoiler alert: she’s just getting started.