Marcus Jordan facts for kids
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| Born | December 24, 1990 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
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| College | UCF (2009–2012) |
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Marcus James Jordan (born December 24, 1990) is an American former college basketball player. He played for the UCF Knights men's basketball team. Marcus is the second son of the famous basketball player Michael Jordan. His father is in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
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Marcus Jordan's Basketball Journey
High School Basketball Achievements
Marcus Jordan started his high school basketball career at Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Illinois. He played alongside his older brother, Jeffrey Jordan. In Marcus's second year, they helped their team win the conference championship. This was the best season in the school's history.
Later, Marcus moved to Whitney Young Magnet High School in Chicago. He played there for his junior and senior years. In 2009, he led the Whitney Young Dolphins to win the Illinois 4A Championship. He scored 19 points in the final game, helping his team win 69–66. Marcus was also named the most valuable player of the state tournament. When he graduated in 2009, ESPNU ranked him as one of the top high school shooting guards. He averaged 10.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game.
College Basketball Career
Marcus Jordan played college basketball at the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando, Florida. During his first year, UCF had a sponsorship deal with Adidas. However, Marcus chose to wear Nike Air Jordan shoes. He did this out of loyalty to his father, who has a famous shoe line with Nike. This decision led Adidas to end its sponsorship with UCF.
In his freshman year (2009–10), Marcus scored 8.0 points per game. Throughout his college career, he scored a total of 1,152 points. On November 12, 2010, Marcus had his best game, scoring 28 points. This helped UCF win against the University of West Florida. He also scored 18 points in a big win against number-16 ranked Florida on December 1, 2010.
In August 2012, Marcus left the UCF basketball team. His brother, Jeffrey, had also left the team earlier that year. Marcus continued his studies at UCF. He graduated in 2013 from The Rosen College of Hospitality Management. He earned a bachelor’s degree.
Other Activities and Ventures
Opening a Sneaker Store
In May 2016, Marcus Jordan opened a special sneaker store called "Trophy Room." It was located in the Disney Springs shopping area at Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Three years later, the physical store closed. The business then moved to selling sneakers only online.
Appearing on Television
In September 2023, it was announced that Marcus Jordan would be on a TV show. He was a contestant on the second season of The Traitors. This show is available on the Peacock streaming service.
Marcus Jordan's Family Life
Marcus Jordan was born on December 24, 1990. His parents are Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy. He has an older brother named Jeffrey and a younger sister named Jasmine. Marcus grew up in Highland Park, Illinois. Through his father's second wife, Marcus also has two younger half-sisters, Ysabel and Victoria, who were born in 2014.
Marcus Jordan dated Larsa Pippen from 2022 until 2024.
