When Eddie Jordan talks to his student-athletes about education, his words will carry a little more weight from now on.
The Rutgers coach graduated from the school he coaches on Friday, nearly 40 years after leaving the school to pursue a basketball career.
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Thank you to my family and friends. I'm incredibly grateful for all that you have made possible for me. pic.twitter.com/vqTP4rCi7u
— Eddie Jordan (@EddieJordanRU) May 16, 2015Shortly after being hired by his alma mater in 2013, it was discovered that Jordan hadn't completed his coursework to receive a bachelor's degree from the school.
Jordan started on his quest to complete his coursework in 2013, but it took longer than expected due to finish as his original major was no longer offered by the university. He switched to Labor and Employment Relations from Health and Physical Education.
He has complied a 22-43 record in two seasons at Rutgers.