Jordon Malik Varnado, the import of the Meralco Bolts in the 2026 Governor's Cup, was born on 12 May 1997. He is the son of Janice and Winston Varnado, and the younger brother of former Mississippi State star Jarvis Varnado. Jarvis currently holds the NCAA record for career blocked shots with 564.
Jordon is a solid 6-foot-6 power forward who played for Haywood High School. He led the Tomcats to a 35-2 record and a TSSAA Class AA State Championship in his senior season, the school’s first-ever state title.
During the state tournament, Varnado averaged 21 points and 15 rebounds per game and was named MVP. He was also included as part of the AA All-State First Team by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association and was chosen as the All-West Tennessee Player of the Year by the Jackson Sun. His squad was undefeated against teams in the state of Tennessee.
During his senior campaign (2018-19), Varnado started in 20 games (missed four games due to a concussion) and led the team in scoring by averaging 21.5 points per game and 7.8 rebounds per game. He also led the team in total points (429), minutes per game (33.8), field goal percentage (52.6), three-point field goal percentage (40.7) and free throws made (90). Varnado finished third on the team in total blocks (23) and third in total assists (49).
The 29-year old was not drafted during the 2019 NBA Draft, but became a veteran international player. He recently played for Israel’s Bnei Penlink Herzliya, where he normed 9.3 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
In 2025, Varnado was tapped by the Bolts as their import in the Basketball Champions League Asia. He averaged 19.7 points and 10.0 rebounds as he helped the team reach the quarterfinals, where they ultimately bowed to eventual bronze medalists XAC Broncos of Mongolia, 83-78.
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