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.
| No. 13 – Kansas Jayhawks | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| League | Big 12 Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 13, 2004 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | |
| College | Kansas (2023–present) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Early life and high school career
editJackson grew up in Marlton, 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
editJackson 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]
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit 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 | |
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 88
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| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 25 247Sports: 20 ESPN: 26 | ||||||
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College career
editJackson 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
edit| 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 |
College
edit| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | Kansas | 34 | 17 | 18.7 | .406 | .267 | .769 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 4.3 |
References
edit- ^ "Boys basketball playoffs: St. Augustine embraces underdog role, wins Non-Public A South title". Courier-Post. March 11, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "Elmarko Jackson and Keith Palek spark St. Augustine to win over AC". Press of Atlantic City. February 1, 2020. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "Kansas Jayhawks make East Coast combo guard recruit's list of 11 schools". The Kansas City Star. August 19, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "Non-PIAA Boys Basketball All-State Team: Lively POY". The Herald. May 2, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Newton, Matt (August 17, 2022). "Four-Star Elmarko Jackson Includes Virginia Basketball in Cut List". SI.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "Future Jayhawk Jackson is a McDonald's All-American". The Kansas City Star. January 24, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ Boone, Kyle (October 13, 2022). "Kansas basketball recruiting: Four-star PG Elmarko Jackson commits to Jayhawks". CBS Sports. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "KU basketball coach Bill Self highlights Elmarko Jackson's potential". The Topeka Capital-Journal. June 18, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "KU basketball bench and Elmarko Jackson; DK McDonald". Kansas City Star. February 9, 2024. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ^ Swaffar, Nathan (April 25, 2024). "Bill Self says don't bet against Elmarko Jackson in year two". 247Sports.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ^ Medcalf, Myron (June 5, 2024). "Kansas' Elmarko Jackson to miss season after knee injury". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 19, 2024.