Hogs recruiting guard Marcus Jordan (Michael Jordan's son)

Hoggy Bear · March 30, 2009, 07:51:36 pm

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orl-sports-son-of-nba-icon-michael-jordan-visits-u,0,2297586.story

http://arkansas.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=56772

http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3722989

http://insider.espn.go.com/ncb/recruiting/tracker/player?recruitId=43449&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncb%2frecruiting%2ftracker%2fplayer%3frecruitId%3d43449

TRUHOG718 · March 30, 2009, 08:14:33 pm

He's a 6'2 combo guard. Would that make half our team 6'2 or shorter?

hawgsav1 · March 30, 2009, 08:15:23 pm

Maybe it's just me, but I didn't see where we had offered him a schollie or even were interested...

chitownhog · March 30, 2009, 08:18:00 pm

Marcus is a decent player, he just led his team to the Ill state championship, but the Hogs have a few things working against them:

1) Bruce Weber at the UofI gave Marcus's younger brother a scholarship, he currently is like the 10th man on the team.

2) Micheal Jordan will never let his kid go to a non-Nike school.

If UofILL wants him, he is theirs.......I think even if UNC came calling Illinois would have first dibs...becauseWeber took the younger Jordan, academics a very important to them, and I think going to UNC would cause to many unfair comparisons.

TomasPistola · March 30, 2009, 08:20:11 pm

Quote from: hawgsav1 on March 30, 2009, 08:15:23 pm
Maybe it's just me, but I didn't see where we had offered him a schollie or even were interested...

I missed it too I guess...

northsidegrizzly06 · March 30, 2009, 08:22:46 pm

where did it say that we were recruiting him

Hoggy Bear · March 30, 2009, 08:24:31 pm

Quote from: northsidegrizzly06 on March 30, 2009, 08:22:46 pm
where did it say that we were recruiting him

Toledo and Iowa have offered Jordan scholarships, while Arkansas is among the other big-name schools that have recently taken an interest in him.

Razorvet · March 30, 2009, 08:33:07 pm

He is one of the top 150 players in the country. I dont think we are in a position to be turning away players of that caliber. His name could be both a blessing and a curse. I think you have to look at our needs and his skills and ask if he could contribute. And if 6'2" is too short for a guard we are in some trouble. Id love to see him in a Hog uniform. He could grow into a stud since he wont be one and done.

oklahogjr · March 30, 2009, 08:39:42 pm

he's micheal jordans freakin son i would have offered him 17 years ago

TomasPistola · March 30, 2009, 08:56:55 pm

Quote from: oklahogjr on March 30, 2009, 08:39:42 pm
he's micheal jordans freakin son i would have offered him 17 years ago

Is it legal to offer a fetus? I mean...it's MJ's kid!

oklahogjr · March 30, 2009, 08:58:19 pm

Quote from: TomasPistola on March 30, 2009, 08:56:55 pm
Is it legal to offer a fetus? I mean...it's MJ's kid!

i'm sure the ncaa would frown upon it but i wouldn't blame anyone who tried it

sickboy · March 30, 2009, 09:10:57 pm

Quote from: oklahogjr on March 30, 2009, 08:39:42 pm
he's micheal jordans freakin son i would have offered him 17 years ago

Yeah, this is a no brainer. If nothing else think about the media attention and ample marketing opportunities this will draw. Then think about the fact that Michael Jordan would be a fan and supporter of our school. What if he donated money? At least Long would have Michael Jordan in his roladex.

big john · March 30, 2009, 09:34:42 pm

i would take him in heart beat.

navyhog24 · March 30, 2009, 09:41:35 pm

hell while we're offering fetuses. let's go find all of dmac's kids and offer them schollies too . lol

oklahogjr · March 30, 2009, 09:45:47 pm

Quote from: navyhog24 on March 30, 2009, 09:41:35 pm
hell while we're offering fetuses. let's go find all of dmac's kids and offer them schollies too . lol

lol that might fill a recruiting class...but damn that would be a recruiting class

sp84hogs · March 30, 2009, 09:48:17 pm

Maybe they could make an exception and let the basketball team wear Jordan brand or Nike apparel. If nothing else the team could get some sweet gear!

mhuff · March 30, 2009, 10:25:34 pm

Just Do It

sp84hogs · March 30, 2009, 10:31:03 pm

Quote from: mhuff on March 30, 2009, 10:25:34 pm
Just Do It

Then we can Become Legendary

The_Iceman · March 30, 2009, 10:33:13 pm

Ive always wondered:

how are the sons of michael jordan not alot better at basketball?

dddollars · March 30, 2009, 10:36:30 pm

Quote from: oklahogjr on March 30, 2009, 08:39:42 pm
he's micheal jordans freakin son i would have offered him 17 years ago

this it least if you treat him right youll have a booster down the road....but how sweet would that be having MJ at razorback games!!!!now that would sell Jeff long some tixs!!!!!ohh wait lets not offer him then there would be a price increase....fun while it lasted though

newera · March 30, 2009, 10:53:49 pm

Quote from: The_Iceman on March 30, 2009, 10:33:13 pm
Ive always wondered:

how are the sons of michael jordan not alot better at basketball?

There aren't many sons of the BEST PLAYER EVER TO PLAY THE GAME that are as good as their dad...

Erockster20 · March 30, 2009, 11:10:09 pm

Can MJ afford some contacts for the kid? Maybe some Lasik?

BigSexyHog · March 31, 2009, 12:09:20 am

We are in no position to discard anyone.

HawgAdvocate · March 31, 2009, 12:52:56 am

Quote from: The_Iceman on March 30, 2009, 10:33:13 pm
Ive always wondered:

how are the sons of michael jordan not alot better at basketball?

My guess would be a very different upbringing than what Michael had.

3kgthog · March 31, 2009, 12:53:40 am

Well, one could ask how was Michael Jordan any good at basketball? None of his brothers were overly amazing athletes. Neither was his father. In fact, no one else in his family is taller than 6 feet. Sometimes it just happens that way.

I'd take him because if he has his dad's work ethic then he would be a plus over some that we have right now.

HawgG · March 31, 2009, 06:25:25 am

Quote from: navyhog24 on March 30, 2009, 09:41:35 pm
hell while we're offering fetuses. let's go find all of dmac's kids and offer them schollies too . lol

pitbull1 · March 31, 2009, 07:09:14 am

I would be totally surprised if he came to Arkansas!!

oklahogjr · March 31, 2009, 07:59:26 am

Quote from: The_Iceman on March 30, 2009, 10:33:13 pm
Ive always wondered:

how are the sons of michael jordan not alot better at basketball?

well heres what i figure...if they are 1/4 as good as their dad then they will probably turn into all americans....jordan is the best basketball player in the history of the sport after all

hogluv · March 31, 2009, 08:39:51 am

Have Neal Barlow tell his dad, Jeb, to talk to MJ when they play golf out in North Carolina every year. We can use the help

HawgG · March 31, 2009, 09:31:56 am

Quote from: oklahogjr on March 31, 2009, 07:59:26 am
well heres what i figure...if they are 1/4 as good as their dad then they will probably turn into all americans....jordan is the best basketball player in the history of the sport after all

Jeffrey Jordan had to walk-on at Illinois. Marcus Jordan started the last summer without any real interest from any high major schools. He has really busted his butt the last 10 months to earn the attention he is now getting from the High Majors.

hogster23 · March 31, 2009, 09:41:19 am

Is it just me or did only one of those links even mention arkansas? The scouting websites dont even list arkansas as potential suitors.....

heathtits · March 31, 2009, 12:08:32 pm

Does anyone else wonder what this staff's actual definition of "recruiting" is?

Kenny Dowell Loggains · March 31, 2009, 04:21:55 pm

Quote from: oklahogjr on March 30, 2009, 08:39:42 pm
he's micheal jordans freakin son i would have offered him 17 years ago

yeah... and jeff jordan is doing so well at Illinios... pfffff!

Huds_HawgTide · March 31, 2009, 04:49:01 pm

well if anything at least it has given us something to talk about...i believe this would be an unbelievable time to switch back to nike in all sports and have bball be jordan brand....i have wanted us to go back to nike or go to under armour...but jordan logo in bball is the crown jewels of logos!!!anyway if phel thinks he needs another hardworkin guard that he can mold into the future than i think offer him and see what happens...

The_Bionic_Pig · March 31, 2009, 04:53:30 pm

Their are probably going to be a lot of recruits mentioned until 4/15/09. Arkansas is recruiting (but not offering).

You see once the dust settles on these coaching changes and the domino effect it may have recruits wanting out of their LOI's. You don't want to use a 09' scholarship that could have been used on a Elite prospect that is looking for a new home.

Smokehouse · March 31, 2009, 05:44:37 pm

looks like we could at least count on him being a good kid and having good work ethic (which sells me on him immediately when you combine it with his talent, which seems to be, at the least, decent.)

But aren't we getting on him pretty late to stand a chance?

Smithian · March 31, 2009, 09:42:36 pm

If we're offering fetuses, offer one to Candace Parker's. Her and Shelden William's child would equal atleast a championship for two for one of our BBall teams.

regi · March 31, 2009, 10:16:46 pm

Quote from: Woo_Pig_Stewie on March 31, 2009, 04:53:30 pm
Their are probably going to be a lot of recruits mentioned until 4/15/09. Arkansas is recruiting (but not offering).

You see once the dust settles on these coaching changes and the domino effect it may have recruits wanting out of their LOI's. You don't want to use a 09' scholarship that could have been used on a Elite prospect that is looking for a new home.

Give Ostrum a call, he may not be aware of this theory of yours.

regi · March 31, 2009, 10:18:30 pm

What is up with the Rivals writer? " When your father is ONE of the best....." Uh, his father IS the best to ever lace them up.

oklahogjr · April 01, 2009, 12:20:11 am

Quote from: Smithian on March 31, 2009, 09:42:36 pm
If we're offering fetuses, offer one to Candace Parker's. Her and Shelden William's child would equal atleast a championship for two for one of our BBall teams.

this brings an idea to mind...could we have past razorback greats breed with other past razorback greats to create a built in recruiting for all sports

Tomhog™ · April 01, 2009, 07:25:45 am

Interesting discussion, but there's <5% chance of even being a finalist with him.

oklahogjr · April 01, 2009, 12:21:30 pm

Quote from: gguillo on March 31, 2009, 04:21:55 pm
yeah... and jeff jordan is doing so well at Illinios... pfffff!

i'm just sayin you take the risk of him turning out to be pretty average....but still yet you also might grab another all time great its a risk worth taking if you ask me especially if your basketball team isn't unstoppable

R-VilleHog · April 01, 2009, 01:44:19 pm

Quote from: The_Iceman on March 30, 2009, 10:33:13 pm
Ive always wondered:

how are the sons of michael jordan not alot better at basketball?

Because your mitochondria count is determined by your mother's genes. Want athletic kids then you need an athletic wife to help in their creation. Sometimes there are exceptions, but that Horse breeding

ruarealhogfan · April 01, 2009, 01:50:45 pm

Quote from: Tomhog™ on April 01, 2009, 07:25:45 am
Interesting discussion, but there's <5% chance of even being a finalist with him.

I agree our chances are probably pretty low, but he is a high profile player (even if in name only) & keeping our name out there can only help in our future recruiting efforts...

ua_hogs · April 01, 2009, 04:14:29 pm

i say we offer his dad a job on the staff to increase our chances. im sure they could use the money and he might know something about basketball.

hawgsmellgud · April 02, 2009, 03:10:22 pm

Quote from: sp84hogs on March 30, 2009, 10:31:03 pm
Then we can Become Legendary

I will be a "witness" to that

ml2200 · April 06, 2009, 04:32:40 pm

committed to UCF

Zen_Hog · April 06, 2009, 04:48:47 pm

He's going to be playing alongside my friend at UCF.

dhornjr1 · April 07, 2009, 07:57:08 am

Quote from: TomasPistola on March 30, 2009, 08:56:55 pm
Is it legal to offer a fetus? I mean...it's MJ's kid!

If Billy Gillispie had known about him 18 years ago I guarantee he would have.

OahuHawg · April 08, 2009, 08:57:16 pm

even though he has already commited and doesn't have supernatural stats. I'd still offer him. I'd risk a scholly on a chance that he's the real deal. Remember MJ didn't really shine until he was at UNC. I think he was only moderatly recruited by the big time schools. He was a heck of a high school player but wasn't recruited to the effect that he was going to be the best to ever play the game. That came later

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