Loren Cristian Jackson

Loren Cristian Jackson (born December 15, 1996) is an American college basketball player for Akron of the Mid-American Conference.

Loren Cristian Jackson
No. 0 – Akron Zips
PositionPoint guard
LeagueMid-American Conference
Personal information
Born (1996-12-15) December 15, 1996
Chicago, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
Listed height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Listed weight160 lb (73 kg)
Career information
High schoolVictory Rock Prep
(Bradenton, Florida)
College
  • Long Beach State (2016–2017)
  • Akron (2018–present)
Career highlights and awards

Early life and high school career

Jackson is the son of Loren Brian Jackson, the founder and basketball coach at Victory Rock Prep in Bradenton, Florida. Jackson played at Victory Rock Prep.[1] As a senior, Jackson averaged 22.2 points and 7.3 assists per game.[2]

College career

Jackson began his college career at Long Beach State. After not receiving much playing time as a freshman, he decided to transfer to Akron. His father was friends with Akron coach John Groce and Jackson wanted to play with former high school teammate Deng Riak.[3] Jackson scored in double figures in seven straight games in January and February 2019, and evolved into Akron's go-to player despite his short stature.[4] As a sophomore, Jackson averaged 13.9 points and 3.1 assists per game.[5] Jackson scored a career-high 35 points in three games, versus Ohio, Bowling Green, and Buffalo. As a junior, Jackson averaged 19.8 points and 4.5 assists per game. He was named Mid-American Conference Player of the Year. He also surpassed the 1,000 point mark during the season.[6]

References
  1. Thomas, George (February 6, 2020). "University of Akron men's basketball: Loren Cristian Jackson leading Zips' resurgence". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  2. "2018-19 Akron Zips Game Notes" (PDF). Clemson Tigers. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  3. Pluto, Terry (February 14, 2020). "Inside the revival of Akron basketball: John Groce draws from Australia, Wyoming, Dayton & Florida to build a winner". Cleveland Plain Dealer. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  4. Thomas, George M. (February 8, 2019). "University of Akron men's basketball: Loren Cristian Jackson finds comfort zone, encouragement from teammates". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  5. Thomas, George M. (February 14, 2020). "Road-tough Zips win 80-67 at Central Michigan". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  6. "2019–20 Men's Basketball Postseason Awards Announced" (Press release). Mid-American Conference. March 10, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
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