WTF! MICHAEL JORDAN'S SON HAS ELECTED NOT TO RETURN TO THE ILLINOIS BASKETBALL PROGRAM!

Jeff Jordan has elected not to return to the Illinois basketball program, the school announced Wednesday. The son of Michael Jordan will continue his studies at the school.

"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. "But I have come to the point where I¹m 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."

Jordan, a preferred walk-on who would go on scholarship, played in 59 games, with 58 points, 42 assists and 24 rebounds. Jordan averaged 8.4 minutes as a sophomore after playing 5.3 minutes per game as a true freshman.

"Jeff was an invaluable member of our team the past two seasons and I thank him for his contribution to our program," coach Bruce Weber said. "He brought great work ethic to the gym and pushed himself, as well as his teammates, each and every day to improve. We will miss him, but we fully support the decision he has made. When the game of basketball has been a top priority throughout your life, it is very difficult to transition away from playing. I know Jeff has given this much thought. He is an outstanding, mature young man who will be successful in whatever areas he pursues in the future."