New Jersey City University Athletics

Jeffrey L. Jordan `91, men’s basketball (1987-91) 

Jeffrey Jordan rejoined the NJCU family on a full-time basis in June, 2019, as its Associate Director of Athletics for Internal Operations. But in reality, Jordan never left NJCU. His heart has been with the Gothic Knights since he left campus in 1991 and he has been giving back to the program ever since.
 
A four-year standout point guard on some of the best men’s basketball teams in NJCU history from 1987-91 while playing for legendary coach Charlie Brown, Jordan was the 1991-92 winner of the Thomas M. Gerrity Scholar-Athlete of the Year—the most prestigious honor any NJCU student-athlete can receive.
 
He finished his Gothic Knight career with 934 points (8.6 points per game) and 293 assists (2.7 assists per game). He graduated as the career all-time leader in two categories—free throw percentage (805; 161-200 and three-point field goals made (125) with a career .352 three-point percentage (125-355). His three-point record stood for 15 years and his free-throw standard until 2015.
 
“It is truly an honor to be elected into the NJCU Athletics Hall of Fame,” Jordan said. “I have committed my life to the concept of legacy with the work I do with youth. This honor is something I can relate to my children about the mark you make in the world. Against all odds, to be considered one of the most accomplished players in NJCU basketball history is truly an honor. I give credit to my mother for raising me as a resilient, hardworking, scrappy human being and to Coach Brown for teaching me the game on and off the court. Everything that I have done for the University, and my accomplishments while a student-athlete here, is a testament and tribute to him. I am honored to share this space with the others before me.”
 
Among his career honors, he was a Second Team All-New Jersey Athletic Conference selection as a senior in 1990-91, when he was also tabbed Third-Team Division II/III All-MET by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association. He was team captain in 1991.
 
The Gothic Knights had an astounding four-year record of 89-23 (.795) during Jordan’s career.  His sophomore and junior years JCSC enjoyed two of its greatest seasons in any sport. In 1988-89, JCSC was 24-4, advanced to the NJAC Tournament semifinals, NCAA Division III Tournament and NCAA Division III Sweet 16. In 1989-90, JCSC was 25-3 and won the NJAC championship, advancing to the NCAA Division III Tournament Second Round. NJCU was ranked as high as No. 3 in Division III and No. 1 in the Atlantic region. The national ranking is the highest on record in program history.