Marcus James Jordan

January, 2009: Jordan plays with maximum effort and intensity, ranking as a very good-glue guy, giving his team a boost in a number of categories on the court. He has very good athleticism, leaping ability, and quickness which allow him to excel in the open court, attacking the rim in transition. His hops helps him to finish in traffic when he gets to the rim and he has good body control and strength , which allows him to take contact at the rim, adjust in the air and still finish. Jordan, a lefty, can finish at the rim with just as easily with his right as he does with his left. He has a low release point on his jumper and would become a more consistent shooter from the perimeter if he releases the ball higher, an Achilles heel from Jordan at this point. His strength allows him to defend bigger players in the paint as well as battle for rebounds in traffic. Jordan also does a good job of playing passing lanes for steals. He passes the ball very well and sometimes plays as a point guard due to his ability to find open teammates. Jordan battles on every possession and does not take plays off.

December, 2008: Jordan is a strong and physical guard that is a good athlete. He is a lefty that loves to drive to his right to score. He has a good touch off the glass where he can hang and score. In transition he sprints the wing or he can rebound and start the break. Jordan can finish above the rim when he is ahead of the pack. He is a strong two foot vertical leaper. Jordan has a good mid range pull up but is streaky at best from behind the arc where he needs time and space to knock down the three. On drives to the rim Jordan uses his strength to dribble through contact to get to where he wants on the floor. He must work on his passing on the move and develop a scoring attack going right. He is a good on ball defender when he does not gamble for steals. Jordan is a solid mid major shooting guard.

July, 2008: Jordan consistently leads his team in scoring, with most of his points coming from his power moves and persistent drives to the hoop. Being the son of the legendary Michael Jordan is a heavy burden for any young man to have to carry. However to his credit, Marcus plays his game, his way. His trademark is using his very quick first step and strength to power to the basket, and for the most part, he is successful. However he lacks a consistent outside shot, and defenders soon learn to stay in front of him and prevent his trademark hoop moves. Again to his credit, he has improved his outside shooting accuracy. Most of Jordan's current college suitors are mid-majors. In every event he has attended this month he has performed at a high level, so don't be surprised if he plays for a high-major college.

June, 2008: Marcus is a smart player who can play either guard position. The southpaw's three-point shot has come a long way, to the point where he is now a very consistent threat from behind the arc. Although he doesn't have the type of explosive first step you might expect, he maximizes his potential getting to the rim by playing very low to the ground and taking long strides through the lane. Jordan is also a very powerful guard with a muscular frame that helps him to finish at the rim against contact. But he is plenty capable of pulling up off the dribble, and even does a nice job of creating space for his pull-up with a quick step back move. Jordan's overall handle is also very solid. That combined with good floor vision and passing ability, as well as excellent composure with the ball in his hands, allows him to slide to the point guard position when necessary. Marcus has also done a tremendous job of developing his weaker right hand as he scores in the lane and passes off the dribble with both hands. Overall, Marcus has a game and a physique that is already equipped for the next level.

November, 2007: The youngest son of NBA legend Michael Jordan, Marcus Jordan is a very good looking high school prospect. Marcus recently transferred to Whitney Young HS in Chicago and he should benefit from the increased competition at Whitney Young. Marcus is a very good athlete and has a very quick first step to the basket. He is strong for his class and is very good at using his body to finish at the rim. Jordan needs to become a more consistent shooter and will need to become a better playmaker for others as well. Currently, he is more athlete than player, but he has all the tools to become a special player as long as he works on developing his game.