Ron Jackson Jr.
Ronald Jackson Jr. (born May 2, 1997) is an American professional basketball player for BG Göttingen of the Basketball Bundesliga. He played college basketball for North Carolina A&T after transferring from Hillsborough Community College.
| BG Göttingen | |
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| Position | Power forward |
| League | Basketball Bundesliga |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 2, 1997 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Fleming Island (Fleming Island, Florida) |
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| Playing career | 2020–present |
| Career history | |
| 2020–present | BG Göttingen |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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High school career
Jackson attended Fleming Island High School in 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.[1] As a sophomore, Jackson averaged 13.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game.[3] 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.[3] On February 17, 2020, Jackson scored a career-high 28 points and collected eight rebounds in a 77–60 win over North Carolina Central.[4] 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.[5]
Professional career
On July 20, 2020, Jackson signed with BG Göttingen of the Basketball Bundesliga.[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
- Lefko, Randy (April 29, 2020). "Jackson 'motor' top NBA weapon". Clay Today. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- Hughes, Eddie (April 14, 2020). "Aggies Superstar Fulfilling Promises Made". Spectrum Local News. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- "First new entry: BG Göttingen signs Ron Jackson". World Today News. July 20, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- "Langley triple-double lifts NC A&T past NC Central 77-60". ESPN. Associated Press. February 17, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- "Former Aggie Jackson Signs With Agent". North Carolina A&T Aggies. April 17, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2020.
- "Göttingen tabs Ron Jackson jr". Sportando. July 20, 2020. Retrieved July 27, 2020.