Isaiah Ju'mar Jackson (born January 10, 2002) is an American basketball player for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats.
.jpg) Jackson with the Indiana Pacers in 2022 | |
| No. 22 – Indiana Pacers | |
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| Position | Power forward |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | January 10, 2002 Pontiac, Michigan, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school |
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| College | Kentucky (2020–2021) |
| NBA draft | 2021: 1st round, 22nd overall pick |
| Selected by the Los Angeles Lakers | |
| Playing career | 2021–present |
| Career history | |
| 2021–present | Indiana Pacers |
| 2021; 2023 | →Fort Wayne Mad Ants |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
High school career edit
As a freshman, Jackson played basketball for Lutheran Northwest High School in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He moved to Old Redford Academy in Detroit for his sophomore season.[1] As a junior, Jackson competed for SPIRE Academy in Geneva, Ohio alongside LaMelo Ball and his Old Redford teammate Rocket Watts.[2] He averaged 14.9 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. For his senior season, he transferred to Waterford Mott High School in Waterford, Michigan.[3] Jackson averaged 19.1 points, 13 rebounds and 7.7 blocks per game as a senior.[4] He was named to the Jordan Brand Classic roster.[5]
Recruiting edit
Considered a five-star recruit by Rivals, Jackson committed to playing college basketball for Kentucky over offers from Alabama and Syracuse.[6]
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
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| Isaiah Jackson PF |
Pontiac, MI | Waterford Mott (MI) | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) | 200 lb (91 kg) | Nov 16, 2019 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 89
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| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 28 247Sports: 34 ESPN: 34 | ||||||
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College career edit
On December 1, 2020, Jackson recorded seven points, 12 rebounds and a career-high eight blocks in a 65–62 loss to seventh-ranked Kansas at the Champions Classic. He had the most single-game blocks by a Kentucky player since Willie Cauley-Stein in 2013.[7] As a freshman, Jackson averaged 8.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and an SEC-high 2.6 blocks per game, earning SEC All-Defensive and All-Freshman Team honors.[8] On March 17, 2021, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility.[9] He later signed with an agent, forgoing his remaining eligibility.[10]
Professional career edit
Indiana Pacers (2021–present) edit
Jackson was selected with the 22nd pick of the 2021 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Lakers and then traded to the Indiana Pacers.[11] On October 23, he made his NBA debut, scoring one point in two minutes of action during a 102–91 overtime win over the Miami Heat.[12] On January 31, 2022, Jackson logged a career-high 26 points, alongside ten rebounds and two blocks, in a 122–116 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.[13]
Career statistics edit
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA edit
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021–22 | Indiana | 36 | 15 | 15.0 | .563 | .313 | .682 | 4.1 | .3 | .7 | 1.4 | 8.3 |
| 2022–23 | Indiana | 63 | 12 | 16.5 | .563 | .143 | .651 | 4.5 | .8 | .5 | 1.5 | 7.2 |
| Career | 99 | 27 | 16.0 | .563 | .233 | .662 | 4.4 | .6 | .6 | 1.5 | 7.6 | |
College edit
| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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| 2020–21 | Kentucky | 25 | 18 | 20.8 | .540 | .000 | .700 | 6.6 | .7 | .8 | 2.6 | 8.4 |
References edit
- ^ Purcell, Jared (November 16, 2019). "Isaiah Jackson commits to Kentucky, video highlights 'making it out' of Pontiac". MLive. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ Goricki, David (June 18, 2019). "Waterford Mott's Isaiah Jackson, a top MSU target, returns as nation's No. 3 power forward". The Detroit News. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ Purcell, Jared (December 13, 2019). "Finally home, 5-star Isaiah Jackson lifts Waterford Mott basketball to new level". MLive. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ Tucker, Kyle (November 25, 2020). "His anger channeled, Isaiah Jackson is already turning heads at Kentucky". The Athletic. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ Moore, Deb (February 16, 2020). "Four UK MBB Signees Selected for Jordan Brand Classic Game". University of Kentucky Athletics. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ Borzello, Jeff (November 16, 2019). "Kentucky Wildcats get commitment from No. 22 recruit Isaiah Jackson". ESPN. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
- ^ "Kentucky-Kansas Postgame Notes". University of Kentucky Athletics. December 2, 2020. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ "Isaiah Jackson named to SEC All-Freshman and All-Defensive teams". WYMT-TV. March 9, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ "Kentucky Wildcats' Isaiah Jackson to test NBA draft". ESPN. March 17, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ Givony, Jonathan (May 28, 2021). "Kentucky freshman Isaiah Jackson, ESPN's No. 11 prospect, to keep name in NBA draft". ESPN. Retrieved May 30, 2021.
- ^ "Pacers Acquire Isaiah Jackson". NBA.com. August 6, 2021. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- ^ "BRISSETT HELPS PACERS PULL AWAY FROM HEAT IN OVERTIME". NBA.com. Retrieved January 22, 2023.
- ^ "JACKSON'S BREAKOUT GAME SENDS PACERS PAST CLIPPERS 122-116". NBA.com. Retrieved January 22, 2023.