Justin Jackson (basketball, born 1997)

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Justin Jackson
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No. 5–Calgary Surge
Position Small forward / power forward
League CEBL
Personal information
Born (1997-02-18) February 18, 1997 (age 27)
Toronto, Ontario
NationalityCanadian
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school
College Maryland (2016–2018)
NBA draft 2018: 2nd round, 43rd overall pick
Selected by the Denver Nuggets
Playing career2018–present
Career history
2018–2021 Lakeland Magic
2021 Guelph Nighthawks
2021–2022 Long Island Nets
2023 Calgary Surge
2024 Grand Rapids Gold
2024–presentCalgary Surge
Career highlights and awards
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at NBA.com
Stats   OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg at Basketball-Reference.com

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

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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 would lose 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 (2018–2021)

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]

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, although he never played a game for the team. [11]

On January 24, 2021, Jackson returned to the Lakeland Magic, [12] where he would win the G League championship. In 11 games, he averaged 3.6 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.7 steals on 11.5 minutes. [13]

Guelph Nighthawks (2021)

On April 6, 2021, Jackson signed with the Guelph Nighthawks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League, [14] where he played five games. [15]

Long Island Nets (2021–2022)

On October 15, 2021, the Long Island Nets announced that they had acquired the returning right for Jackson from the Lakeland Magic in a five-team trade along with returning right of Devontae Cacok for the returning right for B.J. Johnson and a first-round draft pick in 2021 NBA G League draft. [16] On October 25, 2021, Jackson was included in the training camp roster of the Long Island Nets. [17] However, he was waived on January 18, 2022, after suffering a season-ending injury. [18]

Calgary Surge (2023)

On May 9, 2023, Jackson signed with the Calgary Surge of the Canadian Elite Basketball League. [19]

On October 30, 2023, Jackson joined the Rip City Remix of the NBA G League, [20] but was waived on November 4. [21]

Grand Rapids Gold (2024)

On February 26, 2024, Jackson joined the Grand Rapids Gold. [22]

Return to Calgary (2024–present)

On May 2, 2024, Jackson returned to the Calgary Surge. [23]

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

NBA G League

Regular season

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2018–19 Lakeland 10418.1.340.207.7143.9.7.6.34.5
2020–21 Lakeland 11311.5.300.227.8572.0.5.7.43.5
2021–22 Long Island 7123.3.518.4571.0006.0.41.7.411.1
Career28816.8.397.314.8133.7.6.9.45.8

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
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
Career444028.2.418.386.7286.51.2.9.810.3

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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 May 14, 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 June 23, 2018. Retrieved May 25, 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. 1 2 "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.
  12. ↑ Foss, Ashley (January 24, 2021). "Lakeland Magic Finalize Roster". NBA.com. Retrieved January 24, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Justin Jackson Player Profile". RealGM.com. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  14. ↑ "Guelph Nighthawks Sign Former NBA Draft Pick Justin Jackson". CEBL.ca. April 6, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2021.
  15. ↑ "Justin Jackson Player Profile". RealGM.com. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  16. ↑ "Long Island Nets acquire returning player rights to Devontae Cacok and Justin Jackson in five-team trade". NBA.com. October 15, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  17. ↑ "Long Island Nets announce training camp roster". NBA.com. October 25, 2021. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
  18. ↑ "2021-2022 Long Island Nets Transactions History". RealGM.com. Retrieved April 1, 2022.
  19. ↑ "Calgary Surge Sign Canadian Justin Jackson". CEBL.ca. May 9, 2023. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  20. ↑ Holdahl, Casey [@CHold] (October 30, 2023). "The @ripcityremix begin training camp for their inagural [sic] season today at the @trailblazers practice facility. Here's who they're taking into camp..." (Tweet). Retrieved November 12, 2023– via Twitter.
  21. ↑ "2023-2024 Rip City Remix Transactions History". RealGM.com. Retrieved November 12, 2023.
  22. ↑ Grand Rapids Gold [@NBAGrandRapids] (February 26, 2024). "Welcome to the 616 🏙️" (Tweet). Retrieved February 26, 2024– via Twitter.
  23. ↑ "Calgary Surge Re-Sign Toronto Forward Justin Jackson". CEBL.ca. May 2, 2024. Retrieved May 3, 2024.
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