Jordan McGruder is in his first season as a graduate assistant for the men's basketball program. He comes to Dahlonega after serving as a student manager for the University of Georgia men's basketball program under head coach Tom Crean.
McGruder worked for Crean from 2018-20 and graduated from UGA in May 2020. Prior to attending Georgia, he had his high school career playing varsity basketball at Northgate High School from 2013-16.
The Sharpsburg, Georgia, native is the son of Ronnie and Janet McGruder.