Michael Jordan's son Marcus chooses ... Central Florida?

[THE PVAMU]

A certain amount of pressure comes with being an athlete's child. You're supposed to be just as good as pops (or mom) was, or even better, and if you're not, people wonder what went wrong. It's a tough life. Then again, if you're a former pro athlete's child, you're probably mind-blowingly wealthy, so the pity only goes so far.

Such is the case for Michael Jordan's sons, Jeffrey and Marcus. It is utterly impossible that they'll be as good as their father. Their father was the best basketball player of all time. They aren't. Instead, they're merely good: good enough to play in college, but not good enough to do much more than that.

It is with that context that the announcement of Marcus Jordan's collegiate choice -- the University of Central Florida -- came Monday. Many might see Jordan's name and wonder why he's not going to a premier school. Strategically, it's actually a pretty smart move. He was being recruited by a host of good programs, but nowhere truly "elite". A strong year at UCF could set him up for a Seth Curry-esque transfer to one of the big boys that might not have considered him straight out of high school. There are options here.

Anyway, such is the nature of being Michael Jordan's son. Marcus may never be as good as his father, but how many kids get college scholarships to play basketball? Not too shabby, when you really think about it.

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[skyvolt2000]

A certain amount of pressure comes with being an athlete's child. You're supposed to be just as good as pops (or mom) was, or even better, and if you're not, people wonder what went wrong. It's a tough life. Then again, if you're a former pro athlete's child, you're probably mind-blowingly wealthy, so the pity only goes so far.

Such is the case for Michael Jordan's sons, Jeffrey and Marcus. It is utterly impossible that they'll be as good as their father. Their father was the best basketball player of all time. They aren't. Instead, they're merely good: good enough to play in college, but not good enough to do much more than that.

It is with that context that the announcement of Marcus Jordan's collegiate choice -- the University of Central Florida -- came Monday. Many might see Jordan's name and wonder why he's not going to a premier school. Strategically, it's actually a pretty smart move. He was being recruited by a host of good programs, but nowhere truly "elite". A strong year at UCF could set him up for a Seth Curry-esque transfer to one of the big boys that might not have considered him straight out of high school. There are options here.

Anyway, such is the nature of being Michael Jordan's son. Marcus may never be as good as his father, but how many kids get college scholarships to play basketball? Not too shabby, when you really think about it.

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I read some of those comments on that link. Funny that folks are wondering why he chose there. I guess he decided to head to a college that wouldn't milk who his Dad is. Although we know UCF will to a certain point because how many other teams will want to play UCF if MJ's son is starting or actually playing?

Maybe a few SWAC schools might want make a call and get in on a game (doubt UCF will do a home game in a SWAC school, but what the heck?)

Odd that nobody mentioned MJ's other son that had to walk on to make a team.

 

[8 to 5]

Marcus..is pretty good..he is light years ahead of his brother in playing. He just led his H.S. in winning the State Championship...he will do well at UCF. He will be able to make his impact with out the surrounding hype and pressure, that will come later once he actually puts up numbers. If he went to one of the top schools the sports media would keep his name floating around before he even scored his first point.

 

[C-LeB28]

He was being recruited by a host of good programs, but nowhere truly "elite". A strong year at UCF could set him up for a Seth Curry-esque transfer to one of the big boys that might not have considered him straight out of high school. There are options here.

Anyway, such is the nature of being Michael Jordan's son. Marcus may never be as good as his father, but how many kids get college scholarships to play basketball? Not too shabby, when you really think about it.

Damn! Just slap the dude in the face!

This is why I really dislike some writers, I guess the only way to go is start at school "A" then when you I guess you can call it "prove yourself" at that level to transfer to one of the "big boys"?

SAD!

 

[THE PVAMU]

Damn! Just slap the dude in the face!

This is why I really dislike some writers, I guess the only way to go is start at school "A" then when you I guess you can call it "prove yourself" at that level to transfer to one of the "big boys"?

SAD!

Right

 

[dacontinent]

What amazes me is that no one talks about UCF as an institution of higher learning (fast moving into the elite of the South) nor of Marcus Jordan's career goals.

 

[northern tiger]

His boy from high school A.J. Rompza is on the team.

 

[delock]

:lol: