Marreon Jackson

Marreon Jamar Jackson (born October 29, 1998) is an American college basketball player for the Toledo Rockets of the Mid-American Conference (MAC).

Marreon Jackson
No. 3 – Toledo Rockets
PositionPoint guard
LeagueMid-American Conference
Personal information
Born (1998-10-29) October 29, 1998
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolGarfield Heights
(Garfield Heights, Ohio)
CollegeToledo (2017–present)
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-MAC (2020)

High school career

Jackson grew up in Cleveland, Ohio and initially played football before switching to basketball.[1] He attended Garfield Heights High School alongside later Toledo teammate Willie Jackson.[2] As a senior, Jackson averaged 23.2 points, 7.0 assists and 7.0 rebounds per game. He led Garfield Heights to a 22–5 record and the Division I regional championship, and he was named to the Cleveland.com First Team.[3] Jackson committed to Toledo in February 2016 over offers from Kent State, Cleveland State, Buffalo and Eastern Kentucky.[1]

College career

Jackson averaged 8.0 points per game as a freshman.[4] He was named to the Mid-American Conference (MAC) All-Freshman Team.[5] In April 2018, Jackson collapsed on the hardwood after running a drill and was rushed to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a heart condition and permitted to continue playing basketball.[6] As a sophomore, he averaged 11.7 points, 4.2 assists, and 1.2 steals per game and was named honorable mention all-conference.[7] After the season, he had shoulder surgery.[4] On February 25, 2020, he had a career-high 37 points in a 93–81 win against Central Michigan.[8] Jackson averaged 19.8 points and 5.4 assists per game as a junior, both of which were second-highest in the MAC. He was named to the Second Team All-MAC. Following the season he declared for the 2020 NBA draft.[9]

Personal life

Jackson is the son of Lawanda and Herman Jackson. His older brother Marquis Jackson played basketball at Ohio Christian University. His second cousin Demario McCall is a running back at Ohio State.[1]

References
  1. Goul, Matt (February 15, 2016). "Garfield Heights' Marreon Jackson commits to Toledo men's basketball (photos, video)". The Plain-Dealer. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  2. Buckey, Brian (February 9, 2018). "UT freshman Jackson impressing with poise, confidence". Toledo Blade. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  3. Goul, Matt (April 12, 2017). "Meet cleveland.com's 2016-17 boys basketball all-stars". The Plain Dealer. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  4. Buckey, Brian (March 20, 2020). "UT junior Marreon Jackson ready for NBA draft feedback". Toledo Blade. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  5. "MAC ANNOUNCES MEN'S ALL-MAC, ALL-FRESHMAN & ALL-DEFENSIVE TEAMS". Mid-American Conference. March 5, 2018. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  6. Briggs, David (October 28, 2018). "After health scare, UT's Jackson feels like he has a second chance". Toledo Blade. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  7. "Marreon Jackson Named to Lou Henson Award Preseason Watch List". Toledo Rockets. November 6, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  8. "Jackson scores 37 to lead Toledo over Cent. Michigan 93-81". CBS Sports. Associated Press. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
  9. Buckey, Brian (March 17, 2020). "UT's Marreon Jackson enters name in 2020 NBA Draft". Toledo Blade. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
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