SILVER CITY, NM — Western New Mexico University men's basketball alumnus Jordan Enriquez spent four seasons representing the Mustangs on the court, building a successful collegiate career before graduating in 2019. Today, Enriquez has transitioned from the basketball court into the professional workforce, where he continues to grow his career with UPS.
Originally from El Paso, Texas, Enriquez attended Bel Air High School before making the move to Silver City to continue his basketball career at Western New Mexico. Standing at 6-foot-3, Enriquez played guard and became a consistent contributor throughout his four seasons with the Mustangs from 2015-16 through 2018-19.
The Enriquez name may sound familiar to those who have followed WNMU men's basketball over the years. Jordan is the younger brother of former Mustang standout and current Director of Athletics, Matt Enriquez.
Enriquez made an immediate impact during his freshman season in 2015-16, appearing in all 27 games. He averaged 7.5 points and 2.0 rebounds per game while recording 27 three-pointers, 25 assists and 12 steals. He also reached double figures in 11 games, including a season-high 15 points against New Mexico Highlands and Fort Lewis.
During his sophomore season in 2016-17, Enriquez took another step forward and became one of the team's leading offensive players. He led the Mustangs in scoring, averaging 12.4 points per game while adding 4.3 rebounds per contest. He recorded a career-high 25 points against Oklahoma Panhandle State and finished the season with 17 games scoring in double figures. He also contributed 37 assists, 21 steals and 33 made three-pointers.
Enriquez continued to be an important part of the Mustang lineup during his junior and senior seasons, appearing in 27 games in 2017-18 and 22 games in 2018-19. During his junior campaign, he averaged 8.7 points and 3.0 rebounds per game while recording 46 assists. In his final season, he added 6.2 points and 2.8 rebounds per game while contributing 45 assists.
Over his four-year career at Western New Mexico, Enriquez appeared in 101 games, making 73 starts. He finished with 885 career points, averaging 8.8 points per game, along with 302 rebounds, 153 assists and 68 steals. He also recorded 248 made three-pointers throughout his time with the Mustangs.
Before arriving at WNMU, Enriquez had an impressive high school career at Bel Air. He averaged 18.4 points and 5.1 rebounds per game while helping lead his team to a 32-1 record and a fourth-place ranking in Texas Class 5A. His accomplishments included District 2-5A MVP, All-City First Team, TABC 5A Region First Team and TABC Academic All-State honors.
After completing his four-year basketball career, Enriquez graduated from Western New Mexico University in 2019. His journey continued beyond the basketball court as he entered the professional workforce. He currently works at UPS as a warehouse supervisor, where he continues to develop his leadership and professional experience. Enriquez is also working toward the next step in his career, with the goal of advancing into an operations management position. Outside of work, he enjoys being a father to his daughter, Zailyn.
From representing the Mustangs for four seasons to pursuing new professional opportunities and building a life beyond basketball, Enriquez continues to carry the experiences from his time at Western New Mexico with him.
Stay tuned for next week's Alumni of the Week, as we continue highlighting stories and achievements of our Mustang Alumni.
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