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Former Syracuse basketball player Rakeem Christmas engaged to Michael Jordan's daughter

Syracuse, N.Y. -- It may not be the same as Prince Harry marrying Meghan Markle, but Rakeem Christmas is about to marry into NBA royalty.

Christmas, the former Syracuse University basketball player, is now engaged to Jasmine Jordan, the daughter of NBA legend Michael Jordan.

Jasmine Jordan announced the couple's engagement on her Twitter page on Sunday.

-- Jasmine M. Jordan (@MickiJae) June 10, 2018

Like Christmas, Jasmine Jordan also attended Syracuse University. She graduated with a degree in sports management.

Christmas was a starter on the Syracuse team that advanced to the 2013 Final Four.