High school, basketball greatness, golf course antics among memories of covering Michael Jordan

Posted May 18, 2020
Because of his late development, Michael Jordan did not attract the recruiting attention one might expect. UNC coaches got a good look at Jordan in a summer camp before his senior year. The coaches loved his athleticism and potential, though his skills were still a bit raw. Jordan committed to Carolina barely 24 months after the trauma of getting cut at Laney. (WRAL Sports Fan)

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