Found November 12, 2007 on The Official LA Galaxy Myspace:
Jjordan
The oldest son of Michael Jordan has officially made his college debut for Illinois. After being summoned off of the bench late in the second half of a 63-55 season opening win over Northeastern at home, Jordan notched his first real college minutes. In just three of playing time the 6-1 shooting guard, who is wearing # 13, took one shot - a miss - and handled the ball a few times. His mother, Juanita, was in the stands but Mike didn't make it to the game. I can't blame MJ; after all it must be tough seeing his ex after she just recently acquired $168M from him in their divorce settlement. "It was good getting out there, breaking the ice," Jordan said after hugging his mom in the tunnel outside the Illinois locker room. "I come in with no expectations." Juanita Jordan declined to answer questions after the game, and Jeff isn't sure when his dad will see him play. Maybe at the Maui Invitational next week in Hawaii, he said. Jordan is a freshman walk-on this year for the Fighting Illini after turning down a full scholarship offer at Valparaiso. He came to Illinois from Loyola Academy, a prep school in Wilmette, which is a tiny northern suburb of Chicago. While there he was a four-year high school honor roll student, and earned an academic scholarship to attend Illinois. According to reports, Michael Jordan told "Today" host Matt Lauer that he liked his son's decision to be a small fish in a relatively big pond, rather than having him accept a scholarship and starring role at a smaller school. Younger brother Marcus Jordan is now a junior and still playing for Loyola Academy High School. No word on their sister Jasmine.
Original Story: http://www.myspace.com/wpsn

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  • TheTruth
    Thats impressive that the kid probably had everything he ever wanted growing up but still had the determination to become an academic scholarship recipient.
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    Placard_complete_small
    Illinois hands out scholarships to everyone with an A average, big deal.
  • thats turly amazing, he definatley has his fathers skills!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
  • Sportsfan14
    That kid is very good i belive he will make a nba star
  • and he aint the only one his brother probally will be on his way we have 2 jordan if they can like up to the hype
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