Stomp, Stomp, Clap, Clap, Whoosh, UCF!

In November the big story in College Basketball, at least in Central Florida was Marcus Jordan and his shoes. UCF had a six year/ $3 Million contract with Adidas. All their athletes wore Adidas shoes and apparel. When Marcus was recruited, he was told he could wear his Dad's Nike Jordans. Fast forward to the week before the season, Adidas said if Marcus wore the Nike shoes it wold be breach of contract.

Well Marcus wore the shoes. The deal with Adidas that had another year on it is done. Was it worth it? How is Marcus' game paying off for UCF? It's too soon to tell, but let's compare his first year stats thus far to his father's first year at North Carolina. Just for kicks, I'll add his brother's stats too.

Marcus Jordan

2009-10 STATS
PPG	APG	3P%	RPG	BPG	SPG
4.8	1.8	.348	3	0.5	1.1

Michael Jordan

1981-82 STATS
PPG	APG	3P%	RPG	BPG	SPG
13.5	1.8	.	4.4	0.2	1.2

Jeff Jordan

2007-08 STATS
PPG	APG	3P%	RPG	BPG	SPG
1	0.3	.333	0.5	.	0.2

Micheal has the best numbers, but Marcus has better numbers than his brother. Call me crazy, but I don't see Marcus hitting the game winning shot to win the NCAA Championship game next season. Are the Nike shoe helping Marcus' game that much? Would he not be able to average his whooping 4.8 PPG in the Adidas shoe?

Time will tell whether it was a good move or not. Personally, if I was Marcus, I would have worn the Adidas shoe. Basketball is a team sport. Be part of the team. Wear what the team wears. Not to mention, I would have taken the chance that I was good enough to go pro and become the face of Adidas when I get there.

If Jeff turns pro, he can become the face of Reebok. Then no matter what brand of shoe is purchased the Jordan family would get money. The first family of sneakers...What? It could happen! It's all about the shoes. Is it the shoes? It's the shoes right? Money it's gotta be the shoes!