Miss Basketball Candidate: Rickea Jackson (Detroit Edison)
Rickea Jackson is a perfect example of what high school athletics is all about. Yes, she’s a star on the court and one of the most intelligent players you can find. She’s also a star in the classroom with a GPA over…
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Continue ReadingRickea Jackson is a perfect example of what high school athletics is all about. Yes, she’s a star on the court and one of the most intelligent players you can find. She’s also a star in the classroom with a GPA over 3.0. Jackson is a 6’3″ wing at Detroit Edison. She is a consensus 5 star recruit and an incredibly driven athlete.
Jackson is one of the most accomplished basketball players that the state of Michigan has ever seen. She’s a top 10 recruit in the country and has earned the recognition to match that ranking. Jackson has led her Detroit Edison team to back-to-back state championships, and they are a favorite again this season. Last season she averaged 21.9ppg, 10.8rpg, 4.5apg, 2.3spg, and 1.6bpg. She was the 2018 AP Class C Player of the Year, 2018 Detroit Free Press Dream Team, and the 2018 Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year. Jackson has been named BCAM All-State 3 consecutive years. She was also a Max Preps High School 2nd Team All-American.
Rickea Jackson Rickea Jackson 6'2" | SF Detroit Edison | 2019 State MI recently ended her recruitment by committing to Mississippi State. It’s fitting that she will step into a national powerhouse program. Mississippi State has been the national runner up the last 2 seasons. Jackson is part of a recruiting class that features 5 consensus top 100 prospects in the country.
Jackson is a gifted athlete, shown in her abity get off the ground before her opponent even realizes. She puts the ball on the floor and gets to the rim. Jackson plays through contact and gets to the line. She can simply create her own look at the bucket at anytime. In fact, she is almost impossible to stop and may be the best 1-on-1 player in the country. Jackson is a high IQ player who doesn’t force the issue, making every shot a good one. She is a full court offensive player. Jackson spends most of her time near the bucket, but is able to step back behind the three point line and create space on the floor. She also has a dangerous mid range jumper, with phenomenal mechanics. Jackson is a matchup nightmare for her opponents because of her size and versatility.
She’s an incredibly active and aggressive defensive rebounder who likes to push the ball into transition off the board. Jackson can effectively guard multiple positions. She’s an excellent perimeter defender who can apply pressure as well.
Rickea Jackson Rickea Jackson 6'2" | SF Detroit Edison | 2019 State MI is a perfect example of what it takes to be named Michigan’s Miss Basketball. She has the skill, accolades, and accomplishments needed to take home the award at the end of this season.