Q&A: Jordan McLaughlin on earning master’s degree, the Wolves’ season, and more

By KSTP Sports

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Timberwolves point guard Jordan McLaughlin is a finisher on and off the basketball court. He earned his master’s degree in Communication Management last weekend, taking part in the graduation ceremony at USC (University of Southern California).

We spoke with McLaughlin, via Zoom, to relive graduation and capture how great it is to achieve one of education’s highest honors.

***Click the video box above to watch our conversation with McLaughlin***

McLaughlin, 26, had a career year. He was instrumental in Minnesota’s Game 4 playoff win over Memphis. He was labeled the MVP of that game by Anthony Edwards in a postgame interview.

Had a fun chat w/ #Timberwolves PG Jordan McLaughlin (@itsmclaughlin11). What a great ride he's on. Career year, MVP of Game 4 win vs. Mem., wrapping up his Master's in Communication Management at USC, gets married in July. He walked over the weekend, still has 1 class to finish. pic.twitter.com/cSPlNqX40K
— Darren Wolfson (@DWolfsonKSTP) May 16, 2022

He has firmly established his role in Chris Finch’s offense after being out of the rotation for different stretches. In fact, he didn’t play in Game 3 vs. Memphis.

McLaughlin is under team control for two more seasons.