"I've been doing OK so far. I could be doing better in some parts," Jordan said, specifying defense as one area he is focusing on for improvement.

Whatever flaws remain in Jordan's game, they have not been enough to keep him from being one of Region 1's top offensive threats. Through eight games, Jordan is averaging 23.9 points per game.

He turned in two of his best performances of the young season during Northridge's past three games. In a 63-54 loss to Copper Hills, Jordan led all scorers with 31 points. Then, in a 72-52 win over Sky View, at the 4-A/5-A Pro Look Challenge, the senior center scored 32 points - a season high - against the Bobcats.

Part of what makes Jordan an automatic source of offense for the Knights is a dimension of versatility that seems to come naturally.

"He can play inside and out," said Northridge coach C.K. Hansen. "He can hit the three. He can take [the ball] off the dribble and he can play with his back to the basket. With all three phases, it makes him hard to guard."

What impresses Hansen most about Jordan's game is his passing ability. When teams double - or triple-team - Jordan in the post, he has shown a consistent knack for being able to kick it out for the open jump shot, a rare trait in a big man.

Not surprisingly, the Knights have two other players scoring in double figures. Colby Bentley is averaging 12 points per game, highlighted by his season-high 22 points against Mountain View. Colton Schang adds another 10.1 points per game.

"That's probably the biggest thing for this team. We've got three or four other guys that, in any game, can hit 15 to 20 points," Hansen said. "It just makes it a tougher situation for teams to prepare for us because it's just not a one-man show."

While Northridge does have the benefit of other scoring options, dominant performances by Jordan fuel the team's success like nothing else. The Knights are 3-2 when he scores more than 20 points and 1-2 when he scores less.

Even so, Jordan knows he can't guarantee victories by his performance alone and welcomes all the help he can get.

"It takes a lot of pressure off of me. I love it when they score a lot because it takes away the double-and triple-teams and it makes it easier for everybody to score," Jordan said.

Playing at a high level has been made easier by the experience he gained in AAU basketball over the summer. Jordan played with Salt Lake Metro during the summer and traveled all over the nation, playing in tournaments from Dallas to Portland, Ore. He regularly faced top NCAA Division I prospects and came away with a good idea of what he needed to do to elevate his own game.

If Jordan continues to be one of the scoring leaders in 5-A, the recruiting battle for him is likely to heat up. Already, he has either received letters or phone calls from Stanford, Brigham Young, Utah and Utah State.

Jordan is leaning toward Utah State because he is impressed with the quality of Stew Morrill's program, but he is considering all of the in-state schools that have contacted him.

"Any of the options would be good," Jordan said. "I'd play anywhere in Utah."