Ron Jackson Jr.

Ron Jackson Jr.
Basket Torino
PositionPower forward
LeagueSerie A2 (basketball)
Personal information
Born (1997-05-02) May 2, 1997 (age 27)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolFleming Island
(Fleming Island, Florida)
College
NBA draft2020: undrafted
Playing career2020–present
Career history
2020BG Göttingen
2020–2021Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba
2021–2022KK Rogaška
2022–presentBasket Torino
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-MEAC (2020)

Ronald Jackson Jr. (born May 2, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for Basket Torino of the A2 — Lega Nazionale Pallacanestro. He played college basketball for North Carolina A&T after transferring from Hillsborough Community College.

High school career

Jackson attended Fleming Island High School in Fleming Island, Florida.[1] He tried out for his high school basketball team as a junior, but was cut. He ended up making the team as a senior.[2]

College career

Jackson walked on to the basketball team at Hillsborough Community College as a redshirt-freshman.[1] As a sophomore, Jackson averaged 13.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game.[citation needed] He transferred to North Carolina A&T after coach Willie Jones noticed him at a camp and reviewed his footage from Hillsborough.[1] He averaged 7.5 points and 4.6 rebounds per game as a junior.[citation needed] On February 17, 2020, Jackson scored a career-high 28 points and collected eight rebounds in a 77–60 win over North Carolina Central.[3] As a senior, Jackson averaged 15.0 points and 10.4 rebounds per game, earning first-team All-MEAC honors.[2] He was named MEAC defensive player of the week on two occasions, and finished second in the conference with 15 double-doubles during his senior season.[4]

Professional career

On July 20, 2020, Jackson signed with BG Göttingen of the Basketball Bundesliga.[5] He subsequently joined Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba of La Liga Argentina de Básquet, averaging 8.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game. On August 17, 2021, Jackson signed with KK Rogaška of the Premier A Slovenian Basketball League.[6]

Personal life

Jackson is the son of Ronald and Ellen Jackson. His father served in the United States Marine Corps for 21 years, and his mother was also in the Corps.[1] Jackson's grandmother died from cancer in October 2013. His mother died from multiple sclerosis in 2016.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Lefko, Randy (April 29, 2020). "Jackson 'motor' top NBA weapon". Clay Today. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Hughes, Eddie (April 14, 2020). "Aggies Superstar Fulfilling Promises Made". Spectrum Local News. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  3. ^ "Langley triple-double lifts NC A&T past NC Central 77–60". ESPN. Associated Press. February 17, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  4. ^ "Former Aggie Jackson Signs With Agent". North Carolina A&T Aggies. April 17, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  5. ^ "Göttingen tabs Ron Jackson jr". Sportando. July 20, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
  6. ^ Zule, Zeljko (August 17, 2021). "Ronald Jackson Jr. (ex Instituto) is a second USA added to the roster of Rogaska". Latinbasket. Retrieved August 17, 2021.