{"id":37798,"date":"2025-04-07T19:12:45","date_gmt":"2025-04-07T18:12:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=37798"},"modified":"2025-04-07T19:12:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-07T18:12:55","slug":"who-are-javier-francis-parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/who-are-javier-francis-parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Are Ja’Vier Francis’ Parents?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ja’Vier Francis is not discussed much in Houston’s campaign for their first NCAA championship in 41 years but he has provided a spark off the bench. Francis scored 13 points and eight rebounds in Houston’s first-round win in March Madness. He tallied eight points and five rebounds in the Cougars’ 62-60 win over Purdue in Sweet 16.<\/p>

Born in New Orleans, Francis has averaged 6 points, and 4.6 rebounds in postseason while shooting 11-for-17 from the floor. Kelvin Sampson used him in the second half to provide support to their starters. He has hardly missed a game for the Cougars this season. <\/p>

Ja’Vier Francis earned the American Athletic Conference Honor Roll in 2022 and the All-Big 12 honorable mention in 2023-24. In his sophomore season, he averaged 4.3 points and 3.5 rebounds per game. He finished third among Houston and ranked eighth in The American with 1.15 blocks per game. <\/p>

Also Read: <\/strong>LJ Cryer, Emanuel Sharp shine as Underdogs Houston Cougars beat favorites Cooper Flagg and Duke Blue Devils!<\/a><\/p>

Who Are Ja’Vier Francis’ Parents? <\/h2>

Keiva and Paul Francis are Ja’Vier Francis’ parents. He has a brother, Paul Francis III, and sisters Kevona Thompson and Marketa Cordier. <\/p>

Who is Ja’Vier Francis’ Mother? <\/h2>

Ja’Vier’s mother is Keiva Francis. She has supported Ja’Vier in the initial days of his basketball career. He completed his school at Montverde Academy and his mother’s role was important in Ja’Vier’s journey to college basketball. <\/p>

Also Read: <\/strong>Has Houston ever won NCAA Basketball championship?<\/a><\/p>

Who is Ja’Vier Francis’ Father? <\/h2>

Ja’Vier’s father is Paul Francis, who has no background in basketball. There is no credible information on Ja’Vier Francis’ father.<\/p>

What Nationality are Ja’Vier Francis’ Parents? <\/h2>

Joyce’s parents, Keiva and Paul Francis are American citizens who hail from New Orleans. <\/p>

Image Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n

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