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Jeff Jordan Quits Basketball for Academics

10 days ago by SLAM Online  | 0 comments
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Jeffrey Jordan, mostly known as Michael Jordan’s son, has quit the basketball team at the University of Illinois to concentrate on his academics. The 6-1 guard went to Illinois as a walk-on but  then earned a scholarship spot last semester. He was expected to have regular minutes...
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Jeff Jordan Done With Basketball, Ready To Focus On Academics

10 days ago by FanHouse  | 0 comments
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by Matt SnyderFiled under: Illinois, Big TenJeff Jordan, most famous for being Michael Jordan's son, has decided to hang up the high-tops -- at least as far as competitive play goes. The 6-foot-1 incoming Junior has decided to stop playing basketball and stay at the University...
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MJ's Son Shows Courage in Leaving Illinois Basketball

10 days ago by East Coast Bias  | 0 comments
ESPN reported today that Jeff Jordan, the son of Michael Jordan, has chosen to leave Illinois' basketball program. Jordan, originally a walk-on, was slated to receive more than the eight minutes a game he averaged in last season, his sophomore campaign.Jeff Jordan faced enormous...
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Jordan's son drops basketball for books at Illinois

11 days ago by Double-A Zone  | 0 comments
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Michael Jordan's son, Jeff Jordan, will not be playing basketball at Illinois next year.The second-year player who walked on with the Illini said Wednesday he plans to focus on his studies. He says he's ready for "life after basketball." "I loved playing for...
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