Jeff Jordan, the son of Michael Jordan, has turned down scholarship offers to Loyola and Valparaiso and will walk on at Illinois, the Chicago Tribune is reporting. Jordan is a 6-foot-2 guard who had nine points, two steals and one assist in the recent Brand Jordan All-American Classic high school all-star game. He's a decent player, but he wouldn't have been invited to that game if it weren't for his last name: There's a reason no Big Ten schools offered him a scholarship.
Still, as an Illinois alum I love this. It's good PR for the basketball team, which desperately needs some good PR right now. And it's a good sign that the Illini could land Jordan's younger son, sophomore Marcus, who is definitely good enough to earn a scholarship at a big-conference school. And don't feel bad about being a walk-on, Jeff. Your dad can afford the tuition.
Previously at FanHouse:
Eric Gordon Spanks Michael Jordan's Kids
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
4-27-2007 @ 10:24AM
GMONEY said...
Yeah, thers a good reason he's walking on. Im 31, white and vertically challenged and I'd whoop that trick
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4-27-2007 @ 11:34AM
Scotty said...
hey, if I was Mj's kid, I'd use i to get ahead too. Who wouldn't? Keep an eye out for Marcus J, though. the boy is good!
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4-27-2007 @ 11:41AM
Glover said...
There should be a law banning the use of the word "trick" as a noun for 31 year-old white guys.
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4-27-2007 @ 12:15PM
B.B. Marsan said...
Glover, I agree...being a 72 year old black women I have a feeling I really know what he means. Besides as vertically challenged as he might be,at his best,I'm sure he is no match for that young man.
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4-27-2007 @ 12:24PM
Jennifer said...
I would 1st. like to say ...Hello to Michael and his son Jeff Jordan . You go all the way ! The best out of ten BIG or the best at what you are capable of doing . I have always enjoyed the game myself .
I remember your Grandfather , I lived there . Devastated me ! I'm cheering for you Honey , you take it to the top if that's what you want for yourself .
Let The Goodtimes Roll
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4-27-2007 @ 12:42PM
Big Black said...
In response to #2. I agree and also think there should be a law for 31 year old white guys using the name GMONEY
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4-27-2007 @ 2:47PM
Jay said...
If either of Jordan's kids could truly play basketball they would be enrolled at the University of North Carolina already. I don't think anyone in the Big Ten has anything to fear.
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4-27-2007 @ 4:34PM
Kevin said...
Maybe Jeff Jordan will have to apply for financial aid. With paying divorce settlements and partying in Cabo with young co-eds, his father may be a little short on cash right now. Maybe another comeback.
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4-27-2007 @ 4:59PM
Terrance Powell said...
Since when does bieng 31 and white mean that you can't use certain words. Grow up people.
I bet little Jordan will never have his own shoe.
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4-27-2007 @ 5:08PM
michael snape said...
Jeff don't worry about the hater's because they don't have what you've and who your father is,if you feel like that's what you wan't to do more power to you Jeff.Stoping hateing the boy because you can't do what he's doing.jamrock.
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4-27-2007 @ 7:08PM
Victor L Smith said...
All of You back yard ball player wanna bees,stop hateing and wish the young man good luck,hate a hater
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4-27-2007 @ 7:10PM
primo said...
it aint his fault he is the son of the greatest player of alltime. i say we just support him like any other player and hope he performs well like anybody else follown there dreams. if its with the tar heels or illinois the pressure will always b on him but atleast he goin to school instead of becoming a street bumb. jeff jordan be yourself and do what u want forget the critics cause your dad had the same but he continued to work hard and prove them wrong. hard work thats in your blood they cant take that away from you.
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4-27-2007 @ 7:16PM
lenferd said...
who is this guy jeff jordan what is his stats,he has some big shoes to fit into his dad is a legend.
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4-27-2007 @ 9:05PM
g unit said...
in response to#9 u grow up and tell your 31 year old buddie to walk the walk
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4-27-2007 @ 10:38PM
ron said...
hes a walk on cause he is no good... take a long walk off a short pier
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4-28-2007 @ 1:55AM
robble donnert said...
FACT mike jordan was cut from his high school team as a junior. do not forget jeff it is not where you start out but where you end up. hit the books, play ball enjoy college and do something your old man did not do GET YOUR DEGREE!
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4-28-2007 @ 9:04AM
dan winters said...
my dad was an archetech.i really didnt like drawing houses so i build them /you dont always have to follow your father at what he does. i really cant believe the ignorant people here that pick on a young man just because of who his dad is .poor ignorant simple minds
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4-28-2007 @ 9:05AM
dan winters said...
#15, ill bet your a fat ass that never gets off the couch and the only thing you know about basketball is its round like your favorite cookie. lucky you dont have a son .im sure he would have some serious problems trying to please your dumb ass .same goes to the rest of you ignorents . im proud of jeff jordan and i only hope he has some fun .
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4-28-2007 @ 10:52AM
Lex in San Francisco said...
Almost impossible to be yourself in such a famous shadow...Hopefully people will let this kid be himself and grow as a person, player to what ever level he is and let it be... Life is long, being a great basketball player is not success as a person. With all his fame and his earned millions, championship rings, how much time with shooting commercials and golfing, did M.J., really spend with those kids over the years ? And, what discussions about his affairs and the divorce will the kids learn from and mold him, for his choices, outlook in life ?
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4-28-2007 @ 12:03PM
pat said...
I can't say much as I haven't heard to much about
MJ's boys I read a couple stories about them they
have a big name to go on so all eyes will be on them
I am from Illinois but have retired to sunny Az
we have our Phoenix suns so have to keep my eyes on
them but I have been watching the Il team's an I wish them the best
God Bless them all
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