Central Michigan University Athletics
2025-26 Men's Basketball Roster

Jersey Number 23
Jorden Brooks
- Position:
- G
- Class:
- Junior
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 185
- Hometown:
- Grand Rapids, Mich.
- High School:
- Grand Rapids Catholic Central H.S.
- Previous School:
- Ferris State
Enrolled at Central Michigan in June 2025 … Transfers to Central Michigan after playing three years at Ferris State for head coach Andy Bronkema.
2024-25 AT FERRIS STATE
As a redshirt sophomore, did not see any game action.
2023-24 AT FERRIS STATE
As a redshirt freshman, saw action in 18 games … Averaged 2.7 points, 8.4 minutes, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game … Shot 44.4 percent (17-48) from the floor and converted 7-29 3-pointers in 152 minutes of action … Saw action in eight conference games … Reached double figure scoring in two games … Scored 11 points (4-7 FG) vs. Kuyper (Dec. 30) … Scored eight points in 15 minutes vs. Fanshawe (Dec. 29) … Finished with 13 points (5-8 FG) in 16 minutes vs. Cleary (Nov. 15) … Saw first career game action, scored six points in 15 minutes vs. Northwood (Nov. 10).
2022-23 AT FERRIS STATE
As a true freshman, did not see any game action … Redshirted the 2022-23 season.
HIGH SCHOOL
A 2022 graduate of Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School, where he played four years of varsity basketball for head coach T.J. Meerman … Named to the OK Gold all-conference team as a senior … Played both point guard and off guard … Hit nine 3-pointers, including eight in the first half while scoring 31 points in a win over South Christian … As a junior, helped lead the Cougars to a perfect 20-0 season, MHSAA Division II state title, regional and district titles as well as the OK Gold Conference championship with a perfect 13-0 record … Scored 20 points and hit 5-6 3-pointers in state semifinal win over Ferndale.
PERSONAL
Born Jorden Brooks on July 11, 2003 … Son of Eric and Nicole Tatum-Brooks … Brother Dural, who is his teammate at Central Michigan (sophomore) … Plans to major in Business.
ARTICLES
Jorden Brooks shoots Grand Rapids Catholic Central past South Christian
2024-25 AT FERRIS STATE
As a redshirt sophomore, did not see any game action.
2023-24 AT FERRIS STATE
As a redshirt freshman, saw action in 18 games … Averaged 2.7 points, 8.4 minutes, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.5 assists per game … Shot 44.4 percent (17-48) from the floor and converted 7-29 3-pointers in 152 minutes of action … Saw action in eight conference games … Reached double figure scoring in two games … Scored 11 points (4-7 FG) vs. Kuyper (Dec. 30) … Scored eight points in 15 minutes vs. Fanshawe (Dec. 29) … Finished with 13 points (5-8 FG) in 16 minutes vs. Cleary (Nov. 15) … Saw first career game action, scored six points in 15 minutes vs. Northwood (Nov. 10).
2022-23 AT FERRIS STATE
As a true freshman, did not see any game action … Redshirted the 2022-23 season.
HIGH SCHOOL
A 2022 graduate of Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School, where he played four years of varsity basketball for head coach T.J. Meerman … Named to the OK Gold all-conference team as a senior … Played both point guard and off guard … Hit nine 3-pointers, including eight in the first half while scoring 31 points in a win over South Christian … As a junior, helped lead the Cougars to a perfect 20-0 season, MHSAA Division II state title, regional and district titles as well as the OK Gold Conference championship with a perfect 13-0 record … Scored 20 points and hit 5-6 3-pointers in state semifinal win over Ferndale.
PERSONAL
Born Jorden Brooks on July 11, 2003 … Son of Eric and Nicole Tatum-Brooks … Brother Dural, who is his teammate at Central Michigan (sophomore) … Plans to major in Business.
ARTICLES
Jorden Brooks shoots Grand Rapids Catholic Central past South Christian
MBB Sign Video
Wednesday, July 23
MBB Insider - 6.13.25
Friday, June 13
Men's Basketball Summer Practice 1
Thursday, June 12
Men's Basketball Move-In Day
Friday, June 06