Mike Gordon Jr. brings extensive experience as a collegiate and professional basketball player, championship-winning head coach, and mentor to Texas Southern University. A native of Plainfield, New Jersey, Gordon is passionate about developing student-athletes both on and off the court.

Gordon graduated from Binghamton University in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Community and Public Affairs. During his collegiate career, he earned three All-America East selections, including two Second Team honors and one Third Team honor, along with three All-Defensive Team selections.

Following college, Gordon played two seasons of professional basketball in Germany, competing for BSV Wulfen in Regionalliga 1 and the Crailsheim Merlins in the ProA league before an injury cut short his professional playing career.

As Head Boys Basketball Coach at Plainfield High School, Gordon established a championship culture, leading the program to back to back New Jersey Group IV State Championships, a Union County Tournament Championship, and back to back Union County Conference co-championships. Under his leadership, Plainfield became one of New Jersey's premier public high school basketball programs.

Beyond basketball, Gordon brings a strong commitment to leadership and community service through his experience as a Detective and School Resource Officer with the Plainfield Police Department. His coaching philosophy emphasizes skill development, accountability, discipline, and character, preparing young men for success beyond the game.

Mike and his wife, Alterneice have four sons, Jymirr, Micah, Kameron and Amir.