Editor's Note: This is the sixth installment of an eight-part series that analyzes the 2010-11 Citadel basketball class. This week we will focus on Greensboro, N.C. native and power forward Jordan Robertson. Next week will be an in-depth look at Gainsville, Ga. native Dylen Setzekorn.
Charleston, S.C.— Power forward Jordan Robertson was one of two North Carolina players that Citadel Basketball Head Coach Chuck Driesell added during the early 2011 signing period, and like his Tar Heel state counterpart, Lawrence Miller, Robertson comes from a highly-acclaimed high school program. Robertson comes to The Citadel from Greensboro Day School, who has won at least 20 games in each of the last five seasons, including a 30-4 record during his freshman season.
Under the direction of legendary coach Freddy Johnson Jr., who holds the distinction of having the most wins in North Carolina Private High School history, the Bengals were 107-20 (.842) during Robertson's four seasons. Greensboro Day School reached the 2008 state finals during that span, before suffering a 51-48 loss to Christ School. In 2010-11 the Bengals closed out the season 23-5 and capitalized on a nine-game winning streak that spanned November and early December. Robertson also drew interest from Navy and VMI before making a commitment to The Citadel.
Quick Facts
Name: Benjamin Jordan Robertson
Hometown: Greensboro, N.C.
High School: Greensboro Day School
Q & A with Jordan Robertson
Q: In the recruiting process what stood out to you about The Citadel?
Robertson: "Their academic success and civil engineering program."
Q: What is your intended major at The Citadel and how did you reach this decision?
Robertson: "I intend to major in civil engineering. This came about from a love of buildings and engineering marvels, like bridges and sky scrapers."
Q: What was your knowledge of head coach Chuck Driesell before making your decision to attend The Citadel?
Robertson: "Honestly, I had no prior knowledge of Coach Driesell. Once I learned about him, and in particular who is father was, I knew that I would be in good hands."
Q: List some goals that you have for the upcoming season.
Robertson: "Get stronger both physically and mentally."
Q: What is the biggest highlight of your basketball career to this point?
Robertson: "Scoring 30 points in a triple overtime game during junior year at Greensboro Day School."
Q: Name some personal and team accomplishments that you have made during your high school playing career. (ex: Most Valuable player, State Championship, All-Time Leading scorer, etc.)
Robertson: "Being named as Most Valuable Player during my senior year, named to the All-PACIS (Piedmont Athletic Conference of Independent Schools) team as both a junior and senior, earning the Sportsmanship Award at the 2010 Little Four Invitational and being named Most Improved Player following my freshman year."
Q: What is your earliest basketball memory? (ex: playing in the backyard, pick-up games, summer camp experiences, etc.)
Robertson: "Playing with my first Huffy basketball goal in the backyard at two-years old."
"Fun Facts"
Favorite TV Show: Top Gear
Favorite Movie: Goldfinger
Most Famous Person I've met: President Barack Obama
One thing I wish I were better at: Focusing
