I wasn't expecting this: Illinois junior guard Jeff Jordan (son of Michael) has decided to leave the basketball team to concentrate on his studies.
Jordan, who walked on the team as a freshman, had earned a basketball scholarship and figured to be a valuable role player for the Illini this season.
"I loved playing for the Fighting Illini and appreciate the support I was given by my teammates, coaches and the great fans here," Jordan said in a press release. "But I have come to the point where I'm ready to focus on life after basketball. I will concentrate on earning my degree from the University of Illinois and the opportunities that await upon graduating."
While I'm disappointed that Jordan won't be on this year's Illini team, I give him credit. He realizes he doesn't have a future in pro basketball. He's always been an energy player off the bench. He plays good defense. He works hard in practice. But he doesn't have the skill level to play past college. So, he's going to make sure he gets his degree from a great university. Then, he's going to go find his niche doing something else.
Good for him.
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