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 23โ5 record .
Strengths include rim protection, switchable perimeter defense, high basketball IQ, high motor, and impressive wingspan .
Jordanโs vision for himself:
> โModern basketball, not really tied to a position โฆ initiating the offense โฆ screen setter โฆ shooter โฆ versatile.โ He credited Ole Missโs culture, Beardโs clarity and consistency, and the staffโs vision for his development .
NIL & recognition: Named one of the McDonaldโs All-American nominees, further elevating his recruiting stock .
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๐ No Credible Ties to Michigan State
Thereโs no mention of Jordan receiving an offer from, visiting, or showing interest in Michigan State.
Published commitments around MSU in 2024โ25 were about Jordan Scott, a different player (6โฒ7โณ, 4-star, SG/SF from Virginia) .
Monitoring coverage from official sourcesโSpartans Illustrated, 247Sports, and SIโshows 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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๐งญ So what really happened?
1. Misleading social post claimed:
> โFive-Star Sophomore โฆ Tylis Jordan pledges to Michigan Stateโ โbut this remains unsubstantiated.
2. The only confirmed commitment from Jordan is to Ole Miss in June 2024.
3. Trusted sports mediaโincluding recruiting services On3, 247Sports, Rivals, and SIโhave all covered his Ole Miss choice, highlighted his elite skill set, and listed SEC visits, but none mention MSU .
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โ Summary
Tylis Jordan is firmly committed to Ole Miss, not Michigan State.
Enjoying recognition as a top-25 recruit and McDonaldโs All-American nominee, his selection under Chris Beardโs 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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โ๏ธ Final Thoughts
While Michigan Stateโs recruiting pipeline remains strongโhighlighted by prospects like Jordan Scottโit does not include Tylis Jordan. He is set to become a cornerstone of Ole Missโs 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!
