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Jordan Kardos 
Sophomore * Guard
Northbrook, IL * Glenbrook North
1998-99 Highlights: In his first year of action, finished as the team's
third-highest scorer with an average of 7.6 ppg…played in 27 of 28 games while
starting in 13…was the Flames' second-best free throw shooter at 83.3%, which
ranks tied for seventh on the UIC single season charts…went a span of seven
games in December during which he connected on 13 straight free throws…scored
in double figures nine times during the year, including 15 points in the season-opener
at Purdue…tallied career-highs of 26 points and 6 rebounds against Marquette
on New Year's Eve…followed that game up with back-to-back 23-point outings versus
Wright State on Jan. 4 and Cleveland State on Jan. 9…led UIC with 16 points
in the overtime win against Florida International on Dec. 17.
1997-98 Highlights: Used the year as a redshirt season, but practiced
with the squad and served as a valuable member of the "scout" team.
Prep Highlights: As a senior at Glenbrook North, he led the Spartans
to a 20-8 finish with averages of 22.6 ppg, 4.0 rpg and 2.2 assists...topped
the team in scoring with 623 points...hit 93 three-pointers and shot 47% from
beyond the arc while draining 82.3% of his attempts from the free throw line...shot
48% from the field...scored in double figures in all 29 games while hitting
20+ points in 19 outings...earned a spot on the York Holiday All-Tournament
Team...garnered Central Suburban North All-Conference accolades and was also
named to the Pioneer Press All-Area Team...selected to play in the Illinois
Basketball Coaches Association All-Star Game and helped the Suburban All-Star
Team roll to a 105-94 victory over the City All-Stars with 14 points...as a
junior, he guided Glenbrook North to a 19-8 finish with averages of 7.0 ppg
and 3.5 rpg.