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Almost everyone knows Michael Jordan. He’s either in their wardrobe, shoe rack, or in their hearts as the GOAT. While most people are aware of his Chicago Bulls’ career days, only a few know about his collegiate days. Back in 1981-82, Michael was listed as “Mike Jordan” with the No. 23.

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Before him, No. 23 was worn by Ged Dougton, who played for North Carolina from 1975 to 1979. At this time, little did he know what was waiting ahead for him. The 1981 NCAA Championship turned out to be the stepping stone for his illustrious career as he was then identified as Michael “Magic” Jordan.

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After this, he went on to create magic on the basketball court with the help of basketball and the Jersey No. 23. Since then, North Carolina has been helping legends like him to identify their talent. And, it’s most likely that legends who graduated from North Carolina will send their kids to the same university.

And this is something that formed the basis for the relation of Aneshia Jordan to Michael Jordan. Interestingly, Aneshia not only shares the last name but also the jersey number of the UNC legend Michael Jordan. But, this is not the only similarity between the two. She also shares the same area code of 910 with Michael Jordan.

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Despite all these instances, Aneshia Jordan is not related to Michael Jordan as per the UNCSBNotesVTSeries released by North Carolina. While Michael’s hometown is in Wilmington, Aneshia lives 18 miles away from there in Rocky Point. But now, the question is: Why are people evaluating Aneshia’s relation to Michael Jordan?

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Mike’s happy family of six’

Being a legendary basketball player, a businessman, and a happy family man, Michael likes to keep his family life private. Back in 1989, Jordan married the love of his life, Juanita Vanoy, and the couple spent 17 happy years together. During this time, they also had three kids, 30, Jasmine, 32 Marcus, and 34 Jeffrey. However, things didn’t work out, and they divorced in 2006.

Though Michael’s family seemed to be complete at this point, something unexpected happened. In 2013, he once again got married, this time to Yvette Prieto, and the pair welcomed their daughters Victoria and Ysabel. At this point, Jordan realized that his family life must be kept private, and he decided to keep their daughters away from the spotlight.

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Since this decision, people have been eagerly anticipating the reveal of their twins’ faces. And, this is something that guided people to draw similarities between Aneshia and Michael Jordan. Now, the question is: When will Jordan reveal his daughters’ faces to the world?

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Yashika Dutta

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Yashika Dutta is a Basketball Writer at EssentiallySports, covering the NCAA, WNBA, and Olympics. A member of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, she specializes in the high-stakes energy of college basketball, with features on the Big Ten Conference and the chaos of March Madness that bring fans right to the hardwood. Her coverage has even caught the attention of UConn coaches and Olympian Rori Dunk, earning her recognition for both accuracy and insight. A former state-level basketball player, Yashika channels her on-court experience into reporting that captures the game’s intensity beyond the box score. With a player’s sense of timing and a journalist’s instinct for storytelling, she shines a light on rising stars like Caitlin Clark and JuJu Watkins, while unpacking the pressures and triumphs that shape college hoops. Whether charting a Big Ten rivalry or chronicling the ethos of March Madness, Yashika connects fans to the heart of the game with energy and authenticity.

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