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Jordan's Son Quits Illinois Hoops Squad

He wants to focus on academics

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(Newser) – Michael Jordan’s elder son is abandoning the University of Illinois’ basketball team to focus on school and his “life after basketball.” Jeff Jordan, a rising junior, earned a scholarship last season after making the team as a walk-on, and has played in 59 games; the son of the NBA legend was expected to become a key defensive player, the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

“I have come to the point where I’m ready to focus on life after basketball,” said Jeff Jordan, whose younger brother, Marcus, plans to play basketball at the University of Central Florida this season. Says Illinois coach Bruce Weber of Jeff: “We will miss him, but we fully support the decision he has made. When the game of basketball has been a top priority throughout your life, it is very difficult to transition away from playing.”

Illinois' Jeff Jordan shoots against Western Kentucky's Jeremy Evans during the second half of a first-round men's NCAA basketball tournament game in Portland, Oregon.
Illinois' Jeff Jordan shoots against Western Kentucky's Jeremy Evans during the second half of a first-round men's NCAA basketball tournament game in Portland, Oregon.   (AP Photo)
Illinois' Jeff Jordan, son of former NBA great Michael Jordan, practice with his teammates in Champaign in April.
Illinois' Jeff Jordan, son of former NBA great Michael Jordan, practice with his teammates in Champaign in April.   (AP Photo)
Illinois' Jeff Jordan takes a shot during practice at the men's NCAA basketball tournament in March.
Illinois' Jeff Jordan takes a shot during practice at the men's NCAA basketball tournament in March.   (AP Photo)
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newsrmandan
Jun 24, 09 3:57 PM CDT
probably for the best that he concentrate on his life after basketball. By most standards if your able to walk on and play at any D1 school then that should be good enough. A lot of really good basketball players don't make it into the NBA. Good job son. Reply
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anchower
Jun 24, 09 4:24 PM CDT
He has that luxury. Reply
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NewserHound
Jun 24, 09 4:29 PM CDT
Can't believe that he didn t go pro and take the cash... Someone would have picked him up for name sake if nothing else. Reply
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mindgammon
Jun 24, 09 11:43 PM CDT
he far from need the $
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snooze
Jun 25, 09 9:01 AM CDT
Wrong...
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