Isaiah Jackson is an American professional basketball player. Jackson was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 22nd pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and later traded to the Indiana Pacers.
Isaiah Jackson Personal Life
Isaiah Jackson was born on 10 January 2002 to DeUngela Jackson and Wesley Jackson. He has four siblings- Wesley Jr., De’Dra, Jah, and China Evens.
Isaiah is very close to his family and his family sss also supported him in every phase of his life. They often visit the courts to watch his matches and encourage him.
Isaiah Jackson Career
High School
As a freshman, Jackson played basketball at Lutheran Northwest High School in Rochester Hills, Michigan. He transferred to Old Redford Academy in Detroit for his sophomore year. As a junior, Jackson competed at SPIRE Academy in Geneva, Ohio with LaMelo Ball and Old Redford teammate Rocket Watts. He averaged 14.9 points and 10.4 rebounds per game. In his senior season, he transferred to Waterford Mott High School in Waterford, Michigan. Jackson averaged 19.1 points, 13 rebounds, and 7.7 blocks per game as a senior. He was named to the Jordan Brand Classic roster.
College
On December 1, 2020, Jackson had seven points, 12 rebounds, and a career-high eight blocks in a 65–62 loss to seventh-ranked Kansas in the Champions Classic. He had the most blocks in a single game by a Kentucky player since Willie Cauley-Stein in 2013. As a freshman, Jackson averaged 8.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game at the SEC level, earning SEC All-Defensive and All-Freshman Team honors. On March 17, 2021, he declared for the 2021 NBA draft but remained in college. He later signed with an agent and waived his remaining eligibility.
NBA
Jackson was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the 22nd pick in the 2021 NBA Draft and later traded to the Indiana Pacers. On October 23, he made his NBA debut, scoring one point with two minutes remaining in a 102–91 overtime win over the Miami Heat. On January 31, 2022, Jackson had a career-high 26 points, ten rebounds, and two blocks in a 122–116 win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Isaiah Jackson Net Worth
Isaiah is a rising star in basketball. He has a net worth of $5 million. He signed a 4-year/$ 12,156,661 contract with the Indiana Pacers, including $12,156,661 guaranteed and an average annual salary of $3,039,165. He received an annual salary of $2,573,760 for the 2022/23 season. For the 2023/24 season, he is receiving an annual salary of $2,696,280.
Isaiah Jackson Relationship
Isaiah is a young star player for the Indiana Pacers and is not yet married or engaged. According to online sources, he is not even dating or seeing anyone at the moment. So, for now, we assume he is single and single.
Isaiah Jackson Jersey
Isaiah currently plays as a forward for the Pacers and wears jersey number 22. Before Isaiah, 16 other players wore this jersey. T. J. Leaf was one of those who wore this number for 2 long years.
Isaiah Jackson Education
Isaiah did his schooling at Lutheran Northwest and later transferred to Old Redford Academy followed by SPIRE Academy and Waterford Mott High School. He attended the University of Kentucky from 2020 to 2021 and later got selected for NBA.
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Isaiah Jackson Physical Stats
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Wingspan | 6’9 |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Weight Color | Black |
Isaiah Jackson Wiki/Bio
| Full Name | Isaiah Ju’mar Jackson |
| Name | Isaiah Jackson
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| Date of Birth | 10 January 2002 |
| Age | 21 |
| Birthplace | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Jersey Number | #22 |
| Position | Power forward |
| Parents | DeUngela Jackson
Wesley Jackson |
| Siblings | Wesley Jr., De’Dra, Jah, and China Evens |
| Spouse | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
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