Justin Jackson (basketball, born 1997)

Justin Nicholas Jackson (born February 18, 1997) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Hamilton Honey Badgers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. He played college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins. He was selected in the second round of the 2018 NBA draft.

Justin Jackson
Hamilton Honey Badgers
PositionSmall forward / Power forward
LeagueCanadian Elite Basketball League
Personal information
Born (1997-02-18) February 18, 1997
Toronto, Ontario
NationalityCanadian
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegeMaryland (2016–2018)
NBA draft2018 / Round: 2 / Pick: 43rd overall
Selected by the Denver Nuggets
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2020Lakeland Magic
2020–presentHamilton Honey Badgers

High school career

Born in Toronto, Ontario, Jackson attended Findlay Prep in Henderson, Nevada. In his junior year, he along with Allonzo Trier, played in the 2015 Dick's Sporting Goods High School National s at Christ the King Regional High School in Middle Village, Queens, New York. Findlay Prep entered the tournament as the #8 ranked team. On April 3, 2015, Findlay Prep loss to Ben Simmons and #2 ranked Montverde Academy (57-53) in overtime in the semi-finals of the Tournament. On the season Jackson averaged 14.1 points, 7.1 rebounds per game, and 2.2 steals per game while leading the Pilots to a (29-2) overall record. During the spring and summer of 2015, Jackson competed on the Under Armour Association Circuit for the AAU team, Canada Elite. Jackson and current NBA player Thon Maker led Canada Elite to the Under Armour Association 17u championship game in Suwanee, Georgia. Canada Elite would lose to Team Charlotte (56-46) in the Championship game. Jackson participated in the NBPA Top 100 camp on June 22, 2015, at John Paul Jones Arena in Virginia. After his junior season concluded, Jackson transferred to Hill Academy in Vaughan, Ontario. As a senior, he was named a First Team all-star of the Ontario Scholastic Basketball Association in 2016.

College career

Jackson was rated a four-star recruit and ranked as a consensus top-40 recruit in the Class of 2016 according to ESPN. On May 27, 2016, Jackson committed to the University of Maryland. In his freshman season at Maryland he averaged, 10.5 points and 6.0 rebounds per game. After the season he declared for the 2017 NBA draft,[1] but later withdrew his name.[2]

On May 24, 2017, Jackson announced he will return to Maryland for his sophomore season. On December 28, 2017, it was announced that Jackson suffered a torn labrum in his right shoulder. He missed the remainder of the season.[3] In just 11 games, Jackson averaged 9.8 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game. After the end of the season, Jackson would declare his permanent entry for the 2018 NBA draft on March 28, 2018.

Professional career

Lakeland Magic (2018–2020)

On June 21, 2018, Jackson was drafted by the Denver Nuggets with the 43rd overall pick in the 2018 NBA draft. He was subsequently traded to the Orlando Magic.[4][5] On October 23, 2018, Jackson was included in the training camp roster of the Lakeland Magic.[6] On January 9, 2019, the Lakeland Magic announced that Jackson had suffered from a season-ending injury.[7]

On October 28, 2019, Jackson was included in the training camp roster of the Lakeland Magic.[8] On November 5, 2019, Jackson was included in the opening night roster of the Lakeland Magic.[9] He never suited up during the 2019-20 season due to the Achilles injury.[10]

Hamilton Honey Badgers (2020–present)

On April 22, 2020, Jackson signed with the Hamilton Honey Badgers, becoming the first NBA draftee to sign in the Canadian Elite Basketball League.[10] Jackson was later included in the training camp roster for the Hamilton Honey Badgers.[11]

Career statistics
Legend
  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 G League

Regular season
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2018–19 Lakeland 10417.4.347.207.7143.7.9.5.54.5
Career 10417.4.347.207.7143.7.9.5.54.5

College
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2016–17 Maryland 333027.8.438.438.6986.0.9.9.810.5
2017–18 Maryland 111029.4.366.250.8288.11.9.8.89.8
Career 444028.2.418.386.7286.51.2.9.810.3
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References
  1. Markus, Don (April 25, 2017). "Maryland's Justin Jackson puts his name in NBA draft, doesn't sign with agent". Baltimore Sun. Retrieved 14 May 2017.
  2. "Canada's Justin Jackson withdraws from NBA draft to return to Maryland". The Chronicle Herald. Canadian Press. May 24, 2017. Archived from the original on 23 June 2018. Retrieved 25 May 2017.
  3. Stubbs, Roman (December 28, 2017). "Maryland's Justin Jackson has torn labrum in right shoulder, will miss rest of season". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 1, 2018.
  4. "Magic Continue to Add Length in Second Round". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 21, 2018. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
  5. "2018 NBA Draft Trade Tracker". NBA.com. Retrieved June 21, 2018.
  6. "LAKELAND MAGIC FINALIZE TRAINING CAMP ROSTER". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. October 23, 2018. Retrieved October 23, 2018.
  7. "Justin Jackson has suffered a season ending injury". Lakeland Magic on Twitter. January 9, 2019. Retrieved January 9, 2019.
  8. "Lakeland Magic Select Two Players in 2019 G League Draft and Finalize Training Camp Roster". NBA.com. October 28, 2019. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
  9. "Lakeland Magic Waive Three and Finalize Roster". NBA.com. November 5, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
  10. "Canadian Justin Jackson becomes first NBA pick in CEBL". SportsNet. April 22, 2020. Retrieved May 16, 2020.
  11. "HONEY BADGERS ANNOUNCE 2020 TRAINING CAMP ROSTER". honeybadgers.ca. May 13, 2020. Retrieved May 13, 2020.
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