Elmarko Jackson Explained

Elmarko Jackson
Number:13
Team:Kansas Jayhawks
League:Big 12 Conference
Position:Point guard / shooting guard
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:195
Birth Date:13 April 2004
High School:
College:Kansas (2023–present)
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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.

Early life and high school career

Jackson 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

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 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]

Career statistics

College

|-| style="text-align:left;"| 2023–24| style="text-align:left;"| Kansas| 34 || 17 || 18.7 || .406 || .267 || .769 || 1.4 || 1.7 || 0.8 || 0.1 || 4.3

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Boys basketball playoffs: St. Augustine embraces underdog role, wins Non-Public A South title. Courier-Post. March 11, 2023. September 29, 2023.
  2. Web site: Elmarko Jackson and Keith Palek spark St. Augustine to win over AC. Press of Atlantic City. February 1, 2020. September 29, 2023.
  3. Web site: Kansas Jayhawks make East Coast combo guard recruit’s list of 11 schools. The Kansas City Star. August 19, 2022. September 29, 2023.
  4. Web site: Non-PIAA Boys Basketball All-State Team: Lively POY. The Herald. May 2, 2022. September 29, 2023.
  5. Web site: Four-Star Elmarko Jackson Includes Virginia Basketball in Cut List. Matt. Newton. SI.com. August 17, 2022. September 29, 2023.
  6. Web site: Future Jayhawk Jackson is a McDonald's All-American. The Kansas City Star. January 24, 2023. September 29, 2023.
  7. Web site: Kansas basketball recruiting: Four-star PG Elmarko Jackson commits to Jayhawks. Kyle. Boone. CBS Sports. October 13, 2022. September 29, 2023.
  8. Web site: KU basketball coach Bill Self highlights Elmarko Jackson's potential. The Topeka Capital-Journal. June 18, 2023. September 29, 2023.
  9. Web site: Here’s a recap of KU basketball’s three exhibition games in Puerto Rico & what’s next. The Kansas City Star. August 8, 2023. September 29, 2023.