Why Michael Jordan isn't in the National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame

Posted Aug 31, 2023
Michael Jordan rose to stardom during an illustrious 15 seasons in the NBA. His college career is the stuff of legend, too. Under famed head coach Dean Smith, Jordan garnered ACC Rookie of the Year recognition in 1982 and earned first-team All-America honors in 1983-84. He capped his college career with a National Player of the Year award as a junior. (247 Sports)

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