June 21, 2024: Jordan officially committed to Ole Miss, choosing to play for Coach Chris Beard over major programs such as Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia Tech, LSU, and Auburn .
On3 ranked him No. 24 nationally and as a top-7 power forward in the 2025 class .
Rivals rated him a 4-star, No. 32 nationally, praising his blend of size, length, athleticism, versatility, and defensive potential .
Scouting insights:
Offensively, NBA-style versatile forward: hard finishes, reliable mid-range face-up game, competent 3-point shooter, and capable passer from the high post .
His junior season at Shiloh HS (Georgia): Averaged an impressive 21.3 PPG, 10.3 RPG, 1.4 BPG, and 1.1 SPG, helping lead his team to a 23–5 record .
Strengths include rim protection, switchable perimeter defense, high basketball IQ, high motor, and impressive wingspan .
Jordan’s vision for himself:
> “Modern basketball, not really tied to a position … initiating the offense … screen setter … shooter … versatile.” He credited Ole Miss’s culture, Beard’s clarity and consistency, and the staff’s vision for his development .
NIL & recognition: Named one of the McDonald’s All-American nominees, further elevating his recruiting stock .
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🔍 No Credible Ties to Michigan State
There’s no mention of Jordan receiving an offer from, visiting, or showing interest in Michigan State.
Published commitments around MSU in 2024–25 were about Jordan Scott, a different player (6′7″, 4-star, SG/SF from Virginia) .
Monitoring coverage from official sources—Spartans Illustrated, 247Sports, and SI—shows no Jordan listing, only news about MSU targeting other forwards .
The unverified claim from a Facebook group remains isolated without any corroboration from trusted outlets like On3, Rivals, or reputable sportswriters.
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🧭 So what really happened?
1. Misleading social post claimed:
> “Five-Star Sophomore … Tylis Jordan pledges to Michigan State” —but this remains unsubstantiated.
2. The only confirmed commitment from Jordan is to Ole Miss in June 2024.
3. Trusted sports media—including recruiting services On3, 247Sports, Rivals, and SI—have all covered his Ole Miss choice, highlighted his elite skill set, and listed SEC visits, but none mention MSU .
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✅ Summary
Tylis Jordan is firmly committed to Ole Miss, not Michigan State.
Enjoying recognition as a top-25 recruit and McDonald’s All-American nominee, his selection under Chris Beard’s program is well-documented.
Rumors tying him to MSU appear to be based solely on an unverified social media claim and are contradicted by established reporting.
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✍️ Final Thoughts
While Michigan State’s recruiting pipeline remains strong—highlighted by prospects like Jordan Scott—it does not include Tylis Jordan. He is set to become a cornerstone of Ole Miss’s 2025 class, not a Spartan.
If you’d like, I can walk through what Jordan brings to Chris Beard’s Rebels, compare his fit with other top-forwards nationally, or analyze how his recruitment influenced the SEC landscape. Just say the word!
