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Mike Gordon Jr. has stepped down as the head coach of the Plainfield (NJ) boys basketball team after eight seasons, during which he achieved a 117-77 record. His departure comes amid speculation that his son, four-star point guard Micah Gordon, may transfer schools.
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Plainfield boys basketball team's coach Mike Gordon received a trophy from an official after their win over Montgomery in the Group 4 state final on March 14, 2026 at Jersey Mike's Arena in Piscataway.
Plainfield (NJ) Plainfield boys basketball program has been one of New Jerseyās best after winning a second straight Group 4 state championship this past winter. Now the Cardinals are searching for a new head coach after an announcement by Mike Gordon Jr., according to a NJ.com report.
Per the report, Gordon Jr. is stepping down as Plainfieldās head coach of the boys basketball team, compiling a 117-77 overall record after eight seasons. The report adds that the coach confirmed that thereās a 90 percent chance that his son, 2027 four-star point guard Micah Gordon would be transferring schools, but didnāt acknowledge where to just yet.
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āI guess we can say heās going to transfer. Donāt have a destination at this time, but yeah, heās 90% going to transfer,ā Gordon said via the NJ.com report. āAnd itās not because of anything that Plainfield lacks. I think we have some of the best facilities; we got a state of the art weight room. I think everything he needs is there.ā
But I just think that heās created a lane for himself just in reference to who heās becoming. So he needs to be around high level players every day. Unfortunately, we donāt have too many 6-9, 6-10s walking around Plainfield that are going to challenge him at the rim every practice.ā
Mike Gordon Jr. stepped down from his position as head coach, but specific reasons for his resignation were not disclosed.
During his eight seasons as head coach, Mike Gordon Jr. compiled a 117-77 overall record.
Yes, Mike Gordon Jr. confirmed there is a 90 percent chance that his son, Micah Gordon, will be transferring schools.
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Gordon, who is ranked as the stateās No. 1 player, No. 11 at his position and No. 37 nationally according to the Rivals Industry Rankings, is currently the programās all-time leading scorer at 1,841 points, per NJ.com.
The Cardinals ended this past season with a 27-4 record and finished ranked No. 3 in theĀ final 2025 New Jersey High School Boys Basketball Massey Rankings.
Plainfield High School, located in the heart of Plainfield, NJ, is a historic institution known for its commitment to academic achievement, arts, and athletics. Home of the Cardinals, PHS offers a diverse curriculum, including advanced placement courses, career and technical education, and a strong performing arts program. With a legacy of school spirit and community pride, Plainfield High encourages students to excel and become leaders in a global society.
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