Michael Jordan's son quitting basketball?
Michael Jordan's son, Jeff, has left the University of Illinois basketball team, saying in a statement that he wanted to focus on his studies.
"I loved playing for the Fighting Illini and appreciate the support I was given by my teammates, coaches and the great fans here," Jeff Jordan said. "But I have come to the point where I'm ready to focus on life after basketball."
Jordan came to Illinois as a walk-on, but was put on scholarship for the spring semester this year. He played in 59 games over two seasons, scoring 58 points.
Only a few months ago, Illini Coach Bruce Weber praised Jordan's defense and said the 6-foot-1 guard had a chance to earn more playing time next season.
Can he play point guard? USC has a few roster spots open...
-- Mike Hiserman
Good for him! There are much worse things in life than putting your focus on your coursework.
Posted by: Brian | June 24, 2009 at 09:03 PM
good for him.
Posted by: Rick | June 25, 2009 at 02:15 AM
When other kids had peanut butter & jelly sandwiches, did Michael Jordan's son have peanut butter & space jam sandwiches? I love Space Jam! What a great movie! Michael Jordan is a class act and I bet his family are neat people too.
Posted by: Tyrone | June 25, 2009 at 06:32 PM
Studies well i heard mike is ok with it
now marcus lets see what he does
Posted by: Jordan | June 26, 2009 at 06:06 PM
I think he bailed out, there are lots of academic athletes. He didn't like the pressure of licing up to his name. Should've just been the best he could be. Cause there will neva b Another MJ.
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