Justin Jackson (basketball, born 1990) facts for kids

Justin LeShayne Jackson (born October 13, 1990) is an American professional basketball player. He plays for Club Atlético Goes in the Liga Uruguaya de Básquetbol. Justin also played college basketball for the Cincinnati Bearcats.

High School Basketball Journey

Justin Jackson started his high school basketball career at Eau Gallie High School in Melbourne, Florida. As a freshman and sophomore, he was a star player. He helped his team win a district championship in his sophomore year.

For his junior year (2008–09), Justin moved to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida. There, he averaged 15.0 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks per game. He was recognized as one of the best players in Florida.

In November 2009, Justin decided to play college basketball for the University of Cincinnati.

For his senior year (2009–10), Justin attended Arlington Country Day School in Jacksonville, Florida. He helped his team, the Apaches, reach the state finals. They finished the season with a great record of 21 wins and 6 losses.

College Basketball Career

Justin Jackson played for the Cincinnati Bearcats during his college years.

Freshman Year (2010-2011)

In his first year, Justin played in 35 games. He came off the bench, meaning he was a substitute player. He averaged 2.5 points and 2.5 rebounds in about 13 minutes per game. He shot the ball well, making 52.7% of his shots.

Sophomore Year (2011-2012)

During his second year, Justin played in 37 games and started 20 of them. He averaged 5.1 points and 4.2 rebounds in about 21 minutes per game. He was a strong defensive player, leading Cincinnati with 61 blocks. He was also ranked fifth in the Big East Conference for blocks per game.

Junior Year (2012-2013)

In his third year, Justin played in 30 games and started 22. He averaged 3.8 points and 5.1 rebounds in about 19 minutes per game. He continued to be a good shot-blocker, ranking eighth in the Big East with 1.4 blocks per game.

Senior Year (2013-2014)

Justin's senior year was his best. He was named the AAC Defensive Player of the Year. He also earned second-team All-AAC honors. He started all 34 games he played. He averaged 11.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game. By the end of his college career, he had 219 total blocks. This placed him fourth in his school's history for most blocks.

Professional Basketball Career

After college, Justin Jackson hoped to join the NBA. He was not chosen in the 2014 NBA draft, but he still got a chance to play.

Early Career (2014-2017)

In 2014, Justin joined the Charlotte Hornets for the NBA Summer League. Later that year, he was picked by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers in the NBA Development League draft. He was then traded to the Texas Legends.

In 2015, Justin signed with Bisons Loimaa in Finland. In 2016, he moved to Czarni Słupsk in Poland and played there for a year. In January 2017, he signed with the Greek team Aris Thessaloniki.

Later Career (2019-Present)

In October 2019, Justin signed with Atomerőmű SE in Hungary. He played well, averaging 7.8 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.4 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game. He re-signed with the team in August 2020.

In 2021, Justin joined Urunday Universitario in Uruguay. He averaged 13.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game there. In January 2022, he signed with CS Dinamo București in Romania.

Since then, Justin has played for several teams around the world. These include Riachuelo de la Rioja (Argentina), Titanes del Licey (Dominican Republic), Sportiva Italiana Valparaiso (Chile), Deportivo San José (Paraguay), and Jaguares UAM (Nicaragua). He currently plays for Club Atlético Goes in Uruguay.

Personal Life

Justin Jackson is the son of Shauna and Larry Jackson. He has two brothers, LaTray Green and Corbin Jackson, and one sister, Shaulya Murray. His youngest brother, Corbin, also played college basketball at the Florida Institute of Technology.

See also

In Spanish: Justin Jackson (baloncestista de 1990) para niños