Athletic Background

Jackson began his athletic journey in soccer, playing from the age of six to eleven at clubs such as RKVVO F1 and later UNA. This early experience helped him develop footwork, coordination, and game awareness. At the age of thirteen, he transitioned to basketball and joined BC Vido, where he has continued to grow and refine his skills.

Since committing to basketball, Jackson has developed into a reliable frontcourt player who contributes on both ends of the floor. Competing at the Division 4 level, he has gained valuable game experience while focusing on long-term development and understanding of the game. Although he has not yet participated in a formal high-performance program, his steady progress reflects strong potential and a clear upward trajectory.

Strengths

Jackson is fast and mobile for his height, allowing him to defend effectively and move well in transition. He possesses solid game knowledge and vision, enabling him to make difficult passes and read situations well. As a true team player, he understands his role within the system and consistently contributes through effort, defense, and communication. Defensively, he is strong and reliable, and offensively he offers a solid shooting ability that makes him a threat when given space.

Areas to Improve

Jackson is focused on improving his ball control and dribbling, particularly to become more effective when handling the ball under pressure. Developing these skills will allow him to expand his offensive game and become more versatile in different playing situations.

Athletic Goals

Jackson’s goal is to make the most of his time in the United States by fully committing to his development as a basketball player. He aims to improve his overall skill set, adapt to a higher level of competition, and continue growing both physically and mentally while pursuing opportunities at the collegiate level.

Jackson is a sophomore in college in the Netherlands.