Loren Cristian Jackson (born December 15, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for Czarni Słupsk of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). He played college basketball for the Akron Zips.
| No. 1 – Czarni Słupsk | |
|---|---|
| Position | Point guard |
| League | PLK |
| Personal information | |
| Born | December 15, 1996 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Listed weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Victory Rock Prep (Bradenton, Florida) |
| College |
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| NBA draft | 2021: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2021–present |
| Career history | |
| 2021–2022 | Chorale Roanne Basket |
| 2022–2023 | SC Derby |
| 2023 | BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque |
| 2024 | Legia Warszawa |
| 2024–present | Czarni Słupsk |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Early life
editJackson 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
editJackson 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.[6] He also surpassed the 1,000 point mark during the season. Jackson got player of the week twice so far this year (2021). In 2020 he got named player of the year. He has a count of 31 points in the games he plays for Akron and assists for points and a lot of 3 pointers in all his games [7]
Professional career
editOn June 25, 2021, Jackson signed with Chorale Roanne Basket of the LNB Pro A.[8]
On July 14, 2023, Jackson signed with BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque of the LNB Pro A, and will play the FIBA Europe Cup too.[9]
On January 22, 2024, he signed with Legia Warszawa of the Polish Basketball League (PLK).[10]
On June 29, 2024, he signed with Czarni Słupsk of the Polish Basketball League (PLK).[11]
References
edit- ^ Thomas, George (February 6, 2020). "University of Akron men's basketball: Loren Cristian Jackson leading Zips' resurgence". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
- ^ "2018-19 Akron Zips Game Notes" (PDF). Clemson Tigers. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Thomas, George M. (February 14, 2020). "Road-tough Zips win 80-67 at Central Michigan". Akron Beacon Journal. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
- ^ "Akron point guard Loren Cristian Jackson named mid-major All-American". WKYC. 26 March 2020. Retrieved 2022-05-20.
- ^ "2019–20 Men's Basketball Postseason Awards Announced" (Press release). Mid-American Conference. March 10, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
- ^ "Loren Cristian Jackson signs with Chorale Roanne Basket". Sportando. June 25, 2021. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
- ^ "Loren Jackson, Nouveau Meneur Du BCM". bcmbasket.com (in French). July 14, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ^ "Legia Warsaw officially signs Loren Jackson". Sportando. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ "Nowy rozgrywający Icon Sea Czarni Słupsk: Loren Jackson". czarni.stk.slupsk.pl (in Polish). June 29, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.