Sentinel: Jordans drop 56K in Las Vegas

What happens in Vegas, gets posted on Twitter

A few key players from the men's basketball team stirred controversy this weekend, and this time it wasn't over a shoe deal.

Marcus and Jeff Jordan, sons of NBA legend Michael Jordan, and current UCF basketball players, visited Las Vegas this weekend to attend the elder Jordan's Fantasy Basketball Camp at the Mirage Resort Casino, which costs between $13,500 and $15,000 per person. The Jordans' were joined by friend and fellow Knight, A.J. Rompza.

However, the trip wasn't what caught people's attention: It was the Jordans' Twitter account.

According to the Orlando Sentinel, Marcus Jordan posted on his Twitter an account about the players' visits to Haze Nightclub, Liquid Pool Lounge at Aria Hotel, and Casino City Center.

"Last night was stupid," Marcus wrote on his Twitter. "…  35k at Haze … Totals 50k something the whole day .. Damn!! Going to the pool again today .. Gotta relax!"

While Jeff Jordan and Rompza are older than 21, the Orlando Sentinel is reporting that Chicago Tribune archives confirm Marcus Jordan is 20 years old.

Celebrity websites TerezOwens.com and TaintedVegas.com posted updates about the Jordan brothers spending $56,000 in Las Vegas in one day.

The Sentinel reported that Marcus posted a Ustream video and Jeff posted a Twitter video from the Liquid Pool Lounge featuring all three basketball players. Jeff also posted a video shot inside Haze Nightclub, but he was the only Knight who could be identified.

As of Thursday, all tweets were removed and players' Twitter accounts stated they were all back in Orlando.

Golf recruiting class finalized

After winning the Conference USA championship for the second consecutive year last season, the Knights men's golf team has added four freshmen to round out its roster.

The Knights picked up Kyle Wilshire, of Georgetown, Ky., Golfweek's No. 177-rated amateur. Wilshire won the Kentucky Junior Amateur championship, posting a 5-under 67 at Lindsey Golf Course in Radcliff, Ky.

Also joining the team are Greg Eason (of Leicestershire, England), Hojin Kang (Lake Mary) and Han Kim (Chicago).

The team is returning four of its five starters in the 2010-2011 season: juniors Connor Arendell and Brad Schneider, senior Nuno Henriques and sophomore Reid Martin. The Knights will begin their season Sept. 11 at the Wolf Run Intercollegiate in Zionesville, Ind.

A tailgating prep course

UCF Athletics is giving a preview of the tailgates to come with "UKNIGHT Ultimate Tailgate Party" at Wall Street Plaza, Saturday.

Besides drinks, games, and appearances by Knightro and the Marching Knights, UCF Athletics will be giving out tickets to the Sept. 4-home opener vs. South Dakota, signed UCF memorabilia, gift cards and Knights-related gear.

The party will go on rain or shine from 2-6 p.m. Visit www.wallstplaza.net/UCF-tailgate-party for more information.

Soccer trounces Tampa

The men's soccer team continued its preseason with a 5-0 romp over the University of Tampa, Monday.

Sophomore Nicholas Keown-Robson led the way with two goals and two assists in the first half.

The Knights (1-0-1 in the preseason) utilized sophomore Shawn Doyle and freshman Sebastian Evers in goal.

Doyle posted  two saves, Evers one.

A.J. Nelson, Spencer Scott and Kevan George each recorded goals.

The Knights have one final scrimmage, against Saint Leo this Saturday at 6 p.m., before beginning the regular season Sept. 1.