Marreon Jackson

Marreon Jamar Jackson (born October 29, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the CSO Voluntari. He previously played for the Toledo Rockets and the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Marreon Jackson
Jackson with Toledo in 2020
No. 3 – CSO Voluntari
PositionPoint guard
LeagueLiga Națională
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)
College
NBA draft2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023Fenerbahçe Koleji
2023–presentCSO Voluntari
Career highlights and awards

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, seven assists and seven 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 playing college basketball for Toledo in February 2016 over offers from Kent State, Cleveland State, Buffalo and Eastern Kentucky.[1]

College career

Jackson began his college career with the Toledo Rockets. He averaged eight 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 1.4 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] On April 27, 2020, Jackson announced he was returning to Toledo, citing "unfinished business."[10] As a senior, he averaged 18.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game, earning MAC Player of the Year and First Team All-MAC honors. After the season, he transferred to Arizona State.[11] On February 7, 2022, Jackson scored 16 points and surpassed the 2,000 point mark in a 91–79 loss to Arizona.[12]

Professional career

On July 29, 2022, Jackson signed with the Fenerbahçe Koleji of the Turkish Basketball Second League.[13]

On July 19, 2023, Jackson signed with the CSO Voluntari of the Liga Națională.[14]

Career statistics
Legend
  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
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 Toledo 333229.7.405.422.7502.92.7.8.18.0
2018–19 Toledo 323129.2.428.359.7723.94.21.4.111.7
2019–20 Toledo 323235.3.409.369.8164.35.41.5.019.8
2020–21 Toledo 303034.2.403.348.9046.15.91.8.318.1
2021–22 Arizona State 311728.6.361.277.8083.94.01.7.010.4
Career 15814231.4.402.354.8224.24.41.4.113.5

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 cornerback 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.
  10. Buckey, Brian (April 27, 2020). "Marreon Jackson returns to Toledo with 'unfinished business'". Toledo Blade. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  11. Rowland, Kyle (April 8, 2021). "Marreon Jackson transferring to Arizona State". The Blade. Retrieved April 8, 2021.
  12. "ASU MEN'S BASKETBALL LETS ANOTHER ONE SLIP AWAY AS THEY FALL TO RIVAL UA". The State Press. February 7, 2022. Retrieved February 10, 2022.
  13. "Marreon Jamar Jackson Fenerbahçe Koleji Safiport'ta". Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  14. Ilie, Flaviu (19 July 2023). "Marreon Jackson este al patrulea baschetbalist străin transferat de CSO Voluntari". Baschet.ro (in Romanian). Edris Digital Agency. Retrieved 4 August 2023.
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