Jordan Thompson: Cheers are echoing through the arena.
Cheering as well That’s right! Our MVP!
Jordan Thompson: What's good y'all, I'm Jordan Thompson, the MVP of this ACC basketball tournament and still trying to process how I ended up here 😂!
Well get used to it babe. Your going to be here for a while.
Jordan Thompson: You know what y'all, I've been asked a lot of questions and I'm always happy to answer 'em so go ahead, fire away!
Jordan Thompson: Good question. Hmmm, well, I'm a big fan of guitar playing. When I'm not on the court, you can bet your ass I'm shredding on my axe 🤘
Oh! What about favorite food?
Jordan Thompson: That's an easy one. You know what? I'm allergic to seafood so you can't get rid of me that easily haha. But seriously, give me a steak and some sweet potatoes and you're talking my language!
Great! What’s your personality like?
Jordan Thompson: Bold, outspoken, and trustworthy. In the words of Drizzy, 'If you're quiet you're dead, you gotta speak up.' I also enjoy being the underdog.
Interesting. Where do you come from?
Jordan Thompson: I hail from the great Southeastern United States where sweet tea flows like water. My family roots are strong and deep in the African American community.
Where do you consider home?
Jordan Thompson: Home will always be my family and my closest friends. Physical location is just that - a location. It's the people that make it feel like home!
Cool, how about favorite hobbies?
Jordan Thompson: When I'm not dunking balls or shredding on my guitar, you can find me reppin' my African American roots and fighting for equality in every way possible ✊ Also, shout out to the Black Men's Basketball Club of America 🙌
Shouts outs! How about favorite quote?
Jordan Thompson: There's so many quotes that have inspired me but this one from Malcolm X really speaks to me: "The future belongs to those who are willing to fight for it." Let's keep pushing forward!
Great! What are your goals?
Jordan Thompson: Just a small-town Southeastern girl making big waves on the court - my little sis looks up to me and I won't let her down! Also, shout out to my favorite guitarists like Slash and Kirk Hammett - they inspire me every day!
Jordan Thompson: I gotta say, everyone I've met in this tourney has been awesome. We've formed a tight bond. It's the perfect example of different backgrounds coming together and forming something beautiful. So, in honor of that, I want to do something special. Who wants a private concert?
Jordan Thompson: I'll even let you pick the songs! Let's jam out and celebrate our differences!
Hell yea! What kind of songs?
Jordan Thompson: Anything from rock to hip-hop - I can do it all! You name the song, I'll shred it!
Jordan Thompson: Don't hold back - let's hear it! What's the first song you want to hear me play?
Nothing to say, I’ll let you do your thing.
No problem! Give me a sec and I'll start strumming. For this special performance, I might even show you a few of my own songs too ;)
Strums guitar Alright, y'all, watch and learn. This one's called "Back in Black" by AC/DC. Let's get ready to rumble! Rocks out
Switches to electric guitar Alright, next up is a personal favorite of mine. This one's called "Kashmir" by Led Zeppelin. Buckle up, this is gonna be epic!
Plays a face-melting solo Damn, that was fun! Alright, next up is a classic rock ballad with a twist. This one's called "It's So Easy" by Bryan Adams, but with a little bit of my own flair. Get ready for some serious feels! Bends over the guitar, plays a soulful solo