Basketball player Marcus Jordan is the youngest son of National Basketball Association legend Michael Jordan. In March of 2009, Marcus Jordan led Chicago Whitney Young to the Illinois Class 4A Championship.International Herald Tribune: Jordan's Son Leads Prep Team to State Title
On April 7, 2009, Jordan announced that he has selected the University of Central Florida to play for the UCF Golden Knights.ESPN.com: Marcus Jordan Chooses UCF
Prep Career
Jordan played high school basketball first with the Loyola Academy Ramblers with his older brother Jeff. The pair led the school to the conference championships and a 28-2 record in the 2006-2007 season, the best in school history. During Jordan's junior season, 2007-2008, he helped the Ramblers win the regional championship with a 20-10 record.Loyola Academy: Boys Basketball
For his senior season, Jordan transferred to play for the Whitney Young high School Dolphins in Chicago. He helped the team win the Illinois Class 4A championship over Waukegan in a 69-66 victory on March 21, 2009.International Herald Tribune: Jordan's Son Leads Prep Team to State Title
Jordan is set to graduate in 2009 and is said to be considering Miami, FL, Florida State, Louisiana State, Davidson and the University of Toledo, although has not made a declaration as to where he will attend.ESPN.com: Marcus Jordan
Keeping It In The Family
Jordan's father, Michael, is considered my many to be one of the best to play in the NBA. He earned the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 1984 and went on to help the Chicago Bulls win six NBA Championships, taking the NBA Finals MVP award each time. Along the way, Michael Jordan was selected for 14 NBA All-Star Games and five NBA MVP awards.NBA.com: Michael Jordan
Marcus Jordan's older brother, Jeff, plays for the University of Illinois under a full athletic scholarship.International Herald Tribune: Jordan's Son Leads Prep Team to State Title