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Marcus Jordan

Marcus James Jordan is an American former college basketball player best known for playing guard for the UCF Knights men's basketball team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Marcus James Jordan is an American former college basketball player best known for playing guard for the UCF Knights men's basketball team. He is the son of Hall of Fame basketball player Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy.

Early life and family

Marcus Jordan was born in Chicago on December 24, 1990, to Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy. He grew up in a prominent basketball family and is widely identified as one of Michael Jordan's children.

College basketball career

Jordan played for the UCF Knights men's basketball team, where he was listed as a guard. ESPN's college statistics show three seasons of NCAA play from 2009-10 through 2011-12.

Physical profile

Sources list Jordan at 6 ft 3 in and about 205 lb, with a hometown of Chicago, Illinois. He attended Whitney Young High School in Chicago before college.

Public profile

Jordan is primarily known publicly because of his family connection to Michael Jordan and his college basketball career. Later coverage also discussed his business activities, though those sources are less authoritative than the basketball databases used here.

Key facts

  • Marcus Jordan played college basketball for the UCF Knights from 2009 to 2012.
  • He was born in Chicago on December 24, 1990.
  • He is the second-eldest child of Michael Jordan and Juanita Vanoy.
  • RealGM lists him as a 6-foot-3 guard from Whitney Young High School in Chicago.
  • ESPN and RealGM identify him as a guard/shooting guard who played at UCF.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Marcus Jordan?
He is an American former college basketball player who played for UCF and is the son of Michael Jordan.
When was Marcus Jordan born?
He was born on December 24, 1990.
What team did Marcus Jordan play for in college?
He played for the UCF Knights men's basketball team.
What position did Marcus Jordan play?
He is listed as a guard or shooting guard.
Where is Marcus Jordan from?
He was born in Chicago, Illinois, and RealGM lists Chicago as his hometown.
Is Marcus Jordan related to Michael Jordan?
Yes. He is Michael Jordan's son.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcus_Jordan
    Supports: Birth date, full name, college team, and family relationship to Michael Jordan
  2. RealGM — https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Marcus-Jordan/Summary/2541
    Supports: Height, position, hometown, high school, birth date, and UCF profile
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/stats/_/id/46020/marcus-jordan
    Supports: College statistics, guard position, and UCF team association
  4. Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6758256
    Supports: Full name, birth date, birthplace, and shooting guard position
  5. Yahoo Sports — https://sports.yahoo.com/nba--growing-up-michael-jordan-s-son-220216238.html
    Supports: Public profile as Michael Jordan's son and college basketball background