Mike Gordon Jr. steps down as Plainfield (NJ) boys basketball coach

Plainfield (NJ) Plainfield boys basketball program has been one of New Jersey’s 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 Plainfield’s head coach of the boys basketball team, compiling a 117-77 overall record after eight seasons. The report adds that the coach confirmed that there’s a 90 percent chance that his son, 2027 four-star point guard Micah Gordon would be transferring schools, but didn’t acknowledge where to just yet.

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“I guess we can say he’s going to transfer. Don’t have a destination at this time, but yeah, he’s 90% going to transfer,” Gordon said via the NJ.com report. “And it’s 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.”

But I just think that he’s created a lane for himself just in reference to who he’s becoming. So he needs to be around high level players every day. Unfortunately, we don’t have too many 6-9, 6-10s walking around Plainfield that are going to challenge him at the rim every practice.”

Gordon, who is ranked as the state’s No. 1 player, No. 11 at his position and No. 37 nationally according to the Rivals Industry Rankings, is currently the program’s 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 the final 2025 New Jersey High School Boys Basketball Massey Rankings.

More about Plainfield High School

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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