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Jeffrey Jordan

Jeffrey Michael Jordan is an American former college basketball player and the eldest son of basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jeffrey Michael Jordan is an American former college basketball player and the eldest son of basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan. He played guard for the University of Illinois and the University of Central Florida before moving into business and brand management work.

Early life

Jeffrey Michael Jordan was born on November 18, 1988, and is the eldest child of Michael Jordan. He attended Loyola Academy in Wilmette, Illinois, where he played basketball.

College basketball career

Jeffrey Jordan played college basketball as a guard for the University of Illinois and the University of Central Florida. He was a walk-on at Illinois after committing to the program in high school. He went undrafted in the 2012 NBA Draft.

Later career

After college, Jordan moved away from playing professionally and became involved in business-related work. He is also a cofounder of Heir Jordan, a philanthropic foundation, with his younger brother Marcus Jordan.

Public profile

Jordan is known primarily because of his family connection to Michael Jordan, but he has also been identified through his college basketball career. Available public information focuses more on his education and later business activity than on professional sports achievements.

Key facts

  • Played college basketball as a guard for Illinois and UCF.
  • Was a walk-on at Illinois after committing to the program in high school.
  • Went undrafted in the 2012 NBA Draft.
  • Is the eldest son of Michael Jordan.
  • Has been associated with philanthropy through Heir Jordan, a foundation he co-founded with his younger brother Marcus Jordan.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jeffrey Jordan?
He is an American former college basketball player and the eldest son of Michael Jordan.
Which colleges did Jeffrey Jordan play for?
He played for the University of Illinois and the University of Central Florida.
Was Jeffrey Jordan drafted into the NBA?
No. Available sources state that he went undrafted in the 2012 NBA Draft.
What position did Jeffrey Jordan play?
He played as a guard, including point guard in some recruiting profiles.
What is Heir Jordan?
Heir Jordan is a philanthropic foundation he co-founded with his younger brother Marcus Jordan.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Jordan
    Supports: Birth date, college teams, family relationship, and Heir Jordan cofounding.
  2. RealGM — https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Jeff-Jordan/Summary/2535
    Supports: Born date, height, weight, hometown, nationality, high school, and undrafted status.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/news/story?id=2851105
    Supports: Commitment to Illinois, walk-on status, high school background, and position.
  4. Illinois Fighting Illini — https://fightingillini.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/jeff-jordan/4772
    Supports: Illinois roster listing, height, position, hometown, and high school.
  5. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/43306/jeffrey-jordan
    Supports: Recruiting profile, class year, school, hometown, position, and commitment to Illinois.