Elmarko Jackson

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Elmarko Jackson
No. 13–Kansas Jayhawks
Position Point guard / shooting guard
League Big 12 Conference
Personal information
Born (2004-04-13) April 13, 2004 (age 20)
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High school
College Kansas (2023–present)
Career highlights and awards

Elmarko Jackson (born April 13, 2004) is an American college basketball player for the Kansas Jayhawks of the Big 12 Conference. He was a consensus four-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class.

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Early life and high school career

Jackson grew up in the Marlton section of Evesham Township, New Jersey, and initially attended St. Augustine Preparatory School. [1] [2] After his sophomore year, he transferred to the Academy of the New Church in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. [3] Jackson averaged 17.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 2 steals per game there as a junior and was named first-team All-Friends School League and to the non-PIAA All-State team. [4] He transferred to the South Kent School in South Kent, Connecticut for his senior year. [5] Jackson was selected to play in the 2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game during his senior year. [6]

Recruiting

Jackson was a consensus four-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class, according to major recruiting services. On October 13, 2022, he committed to playing college basketball for Kansas over offers from Texas, Maryland, Notre Dame, and Miami (Florida). [7]

College recruiting information
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Elmarko Jackson
PG / SG 		Marlton, NJ South Kent School (CT)6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)185 lb (84 kg)Oct 13, 2022 
Star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 4 stars.svg     ESPN: 4 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 88
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 25   247Sports: 20   ESPN: 26
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Kansas 2023 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  • "2023 Kansas Jayhawks Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  • "2023 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 21, 2023.

College career

Jackson enrolled at the University of Kansas in June 2023. [8] He played in the Jayhawks' exhibition series in Puerto Rico and averaged 10.6 points over three games. [9] Jackson entered the season as a starter for the Jayhawks, but was moved to the bench midway through the season. [10] He finished the season averaging 4.3 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. [11]

Jackson suffered a torn patellar tendon during an offseason workout, causing him to miss the entire 2024–25 season. [12]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames 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

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2023–24 Kansas 341718.7.406.267.7691.41.70.80.14.3

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References

  1. ↑ "Boys basketball playoffs: St. Augustine embraces underdog role, wins Non-Public A South title". Courier-Post . March 11, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Elmarko Jackson and Keith Palek spark St. Augustine to win over AC". Press of Atlantic City . February 1, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Kansas Jayhawks make East Coast combo guard recruit's list of 11 schools". The Kansas City Star . August 19, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Non-PIAA Boys Basketball All-State Team: Lively POY". The Herald . May 2, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  5. ↑ Newton, Matt (August 17, 2022). "Four-Star Elmarko Jackson Includes Virginia Basketball in Cut List". SI.com . Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  6. ↑ "Future Jayhawk Jackson is a McDonald's All-American". The Kansas City Star . January 24, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  7. ↑ Boone, Kyle (October 13, 2022). "Kansas basketball recruiting: Four-star PG Elmarko Jackson commits to Jayhawks". CBS Sports . Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  8. ↑ "KU basketball coach Bill Self highlights Elmarko Jackson's potential". The Topeka Capital-Journal . June 18, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Here's a recap of KU basketball's three exhibition games in Puerto Rico & what's next". The Kansas City Star . August 8, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  10. ↑ "KU basketball bench and Elmarko Jackson; DK McDonald". Kansas City Star . February 9, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  11. ↑ Swaffar, Nathan (April 25, 2024). "Bill Self says don't bet against Elmarko Jackson in year two". 247Sports.com . Retrieved September 19, 2024.
  12. ↑ Medcalf, Myron (June 5, 2024). "Kansas' Elmarko Jackson to miss season after knee injury". ESPN.com . Retrieved September 19, 2024.
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