It has been reported that Jeff Jordan is considering a return to the game of basketball.
The eldest son of the sport's greatest player ever, played two seasons at the University of Illinois. After walking on his first year and earning a scholarship his second season, he unexpectedly quit the team last June. Jordan was expected to earn a larger amount of playing time, but he said that he his heart wasn't in basketball anymore and he was ready to move on to the next phase of his life.
But Illinois has stated that Jordan met with assistant coaches about a possible return to the hardwood, but has not discussed it with head coach Bruce Weber. Apparently word started to spread when Jordan used his Twitter feed to express his desire to work out with his teammates once again.
My analysis of the situation is this: There is no possible way anyone can imagine what kind of pressure this young man is under. The connection between his family history and the game of basketball is undeniable. No one should criticize Jordan whatsoever, no matter what decision he ultimately decides to make. This is his life, he should do whatever he wants. If that's play basketball, then so be it, if not, that's his choice to move on to the rest of his life.
Jordan's brother Marcus Jordan has verbally committed to play at the University of Central Florida.
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