Andre Jackson Jr. Explained

Andre Jackson Jr.
Position:Shooting guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:6
Weight Lbs:209
League:NBA
Team:Milwaukee Bucks
Number:44
Birth Date:13 November 2001
Birth Place:Amsterdam, New York, U.S.
High School:The Albany Academy
(Albany, New York)
College:UConn (2020–2023)
Draftyear:2023
Draftround:2
Draftpick:36
Draftteam:Orlando Magic
Career Start:2021
Years1:–present
Team1:Milwaukee Bucks
Years2:2024
Team2:Wisconsin Herd
Highlights:

Andre Terrell Jackson Jr. (born November 13, 2001) is an American professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the UConn Huskies.

Early life and high school career

Jackson grew up in Amsterdam, New York and attended The Albany Academy.[1] Jackson played on the United States select team in the 2018 Albert Schweitzer Tournament.[2] He averaged 18.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, 5.1 assists, and three steals per game during his senior season and was named the New York Sports Writers Association Class A Player of the Year.[3] Jackson committed to play college basketball at UConn over offers from Iowa, Maryland, UCLA, and Syracuse.[4]

College career

Jackson played in 16 games during his freshman season at UConn and averaged 2.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game.[5] He missed seven games due to a broken left wrist.[6] Jackson started all but one of the Huskies' games as a sophomore and averaged 6.8 points and 6.8 rebounds per game.[7]

Jackson was named a team captain entering his junior season.[8] He missed the first three games of the season after fracturing the pinky finger on his right hand during preseason practices.[9] Jackson started the 2023 national championship game and scored three points with six assists, three rebounds, and two steals as the Huskies won 76–59.[10]

Professional career

Jackson was selected with the 36th overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft by the Orlando Magic, and was traded on draft night to the Milwaukee Bucks.[11] On January 14, 2024, Jackson recorded his first career double-double, with 10 points and 10 rebounds, during a 129–118 win over the Golden State Warriors.[12]

Career statistics

NBA

Regular season

|-| style="text-align:left;"| | style="text-align:left;"| Milwaukee| 57 || 8 || 10.0 || .500 || .370 || .727 || 2.0 || .9 || .3 || .1 || 2.2|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 57 || 8 || 10.0 || .500 || .370 || .727 || 2.0 || .9 || .3 || .1 || 2.2

Playoffs

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2024| style="text-align:left;"| Milwaukee| 5 || 0 || 11.9 || .455 || .333 || || 2.2 || 2.0 || 1.0 || .2 || 2.4|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 5 || 0 || 11.9 || .455 || .333 || || 2.2 || 2.0 || 1.0 || .2 || 2.4

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2020–21| style="text-align:left;"| UConn| 16 || 2 || 16.1 || .410 || .118 || .900 || 2.9 || 1.6 || .4 || .3 || 2.7|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2021–22| style="text-align:left;"| UConn| 33 || 32 || 29.2 || .426 || .361 || .714 || 6.8 || 3.1 || 1.2 || .6 || 6.8|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2022–23| style="text-align:left;"| UConn| 36 || 31 || 29.1 || .432 || .281 || .646 || 6.2 || 4.7 || 1.1 || .5 || 6.7|- class="sortbottom"| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career| 85 || 65 || 26.7 || .428 || .293 || .702 || 5.8 || 3.5 || 1.0 || .5 || 6.0

Personal life

Jackson is a Christian.[13] Both of Jackson's parents, Tricia Altieri and Andre Jackson Sr., played college basketball at Fulton–Montgomery Community College.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Meet Andre Jackson: Things to know about the newest UConn men's basketball player. Hartford Courant. October 3, 2019. Amore. Dom. March 7, 2023.
  2. Web site: ‘He’s like a leopard’: Coaches rave about what Andre Jackson brings to UConn. Charlotte. Carroll. The Athletic. May 12, 2020. March 7, 2023.
  3. Web site: Albany Academy basketball's Jackson is NYSSWA Class A Player of Year. The Daily Gazette. April 23, 2020. Kelly. Michael. March 7, 2023.
  4. Web site: ESPN 100 Andre Jackson commits to UConn. Jeff. Borzello. ESPN.com. October 2, 2019. March 7, 2023.
  5. Web site: Dom Amore: This is the Andre Jackson UConn men have been waiting for. Dom. Amore. Hartford Courant. November 18, 2021. March 7, 2023.
  6. Web site: UConn freshman Andre Jackson's broken wrist injury adds to tough week for Huskies. New Haven Register. December 23, 2020. Borges. David. March 7, 2023.
  7. Web site: After roster shakeup, UConn guard Andre Jackson is ready to take charge. Hartford Courant. May 15, 2022. March 7, 2023.
  8. Web site: Dom Amore: How Andre Jackson Jr. became the captain Dan Hurley never knew he needed for UConn men's basketball. Dom. Amore. Hartford Courant. October 19, 2022. March 7, 2023.
  9. Web site: UConn's Andre Jackson Jr. suffered fractured pinky, underwent successful surgery. Robert. Sanchez. SNY.tv. October 12, 2022. March 7, 2023.
  10. Web site: Amsterdam's Jackson played big role in UConn's national championship win. The Daily Gazette. April 4, 2023. April 10, 2023.
  11. Web site: June 23, 2023 . The @OrlandoMagic have acquired a future second round draft pick (2030) and cash considerations from Milwaukee in exchange for the draft rights to Andre Jackson Jr. (36th overall pick in 2023). . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230623120010/https://twitter.com/Magic_PR/status/1672102346451558401 . June 23, 2023 . June 23, 2023 . . en.
  12. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5201280/2024/01/14/andre-jackson-jr-bucks-warriors/ Andre Jackson Jr.’s ‘big-time plays’ help Bucks secure win over Warriors
  13. Web site: Ackerman . Jon . Andre Jackson an unsung hero for national champion UConn, gives 'all glory' to God . Sports Spectrum . April 4, 2023.
  14. Web site: Andre Jackson has the alpha mentality to be the next big thing for UConn men. Dom. Amore. Hartford Courant. October 12, 2020. March 7, 2023.