Video of Marcus Jackson with the Gary Splash. Here is the most current video of him playing in 2012:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qcxw0fafqk&feature=plcp
http://www.youtube.com/user/mhsmww?feature=mhee
Marcus Jackson Height: 6’5”Weight: 215 lbs.Position: Guard/Forward School: Benedictine University Marcus Jackson # 31 Marcus Jackson is a player who’s exciting and exemplifies hard-work and versatility. He has exhibited throughout his career, the ability to defend and play multiple positions. As a highly competitive player Marcus has proven to be a great leader. With willingness and ambition to play at a high level of professional basketball; excellence, work ethic, and execution will undoubtedly continue to follow this player throughout his career. Professional Career: Played for the IBL’s Elgin Racer’s in 2006 season and contributed 18pts., 4reb., and 3asst..Played for the ABA’s Sauk Valley Roller’s in 2006-2007 season and contributed 16pts., 8reb., 2asst., and 2stls. per game. Shot over 40% from three-point range. Played for IBL’s Windy City Soldiers in 2008 season and contributed over 14.0pts., 3.3reb., and 1.7 asst. per game. Shot over 80% from free throw line and over 40% from the three-point range.Workout’s with Israel League’s Nes Ziyyonna and Hod Hasharon team in March and April of 2009.Played in two games with PBL’s Chicago Throwbacks in 2009 season averaging 12 ppg.Played one regular season game for IBL’s Grand Rapid’s Flight in June 2009.Workout with Div 2 team in Beykoz, Turkey in November 2009. Played for Gary Splash in Winter and Spring season of 2010-2011 averaging 12 ppg., 7 reb., and 2 asst.. Played in the Eurobasket Summer League in Chicago and Las Vegas. Was named to the All tournament team in Chicago and was considered a perfect fit for the BBL in London and leagues alike.
Eurobasket posted this about Marcus Jackson : Marcus Jackson (6'5''-G/F-81, college: Benedictine):Marcus is a highly skills wing man that has an old school game.He is a big time scorer in the mid-range area and plays very hard.He is a great rebounder and competes on every possession.Marcus plays in the IBL and his experience payed off in the ESL.He would do extremely well in Europe in the entry level markets to begin his career.
Game 3
Rome vs. Warsaw
Marcus Jackson (6'5''-G/F-81, college: Benedictine) had an excellent game as he scored 18 points and 12 rebounds displaying an awesome mid range jumper. The kid can play somewhere in Europe and would be perfect for the BBL in England.
Outlook:
A 6' 5" forward with very good post moves and inside game, Marcus plays the 2 and 3 positions well. He is a very good rebounder, and can also hit a three epointer, thanks to his sweet outside shooting stroke. Was cut after trying out as a junior and senior in his High School team. He was 5-6 at those times, and was considered too short for varsity ball. This forced him to work hard on his skills, and now is a 6-5 tall very good scorer and team leader.
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Career:
Northwest CC (NJCAA)
2003-2005: Bendictine (NCAA3)
2006-2007: Sauk Valley Rollers (ABA, starting five)
2007: Chicago Heights Soldiers (IBL) played in preseason
2008: Rockford Fury (PBL) played in preseason
2008: Chicago Windy City Soldiers (IBL): 20 games: 13.7ppg, 4.1rpg, 1.6apg
2009: Chicago Throwbacks (PBL): 2 games: 13.0ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.0apg, 1.0bpg
2011: Gary Splash (IBL, starting five): 10ppg, 6rpg, 2apg
2011: Team Rome (Eurobasket Summer League in Chicago, starting five): 3 games: 15.0ppg, 11.3rpg, 2.7apg
2011: Team Zurich (Eurobasket Summer League in Las Vegas): 3 games: 9.7ppg, 3.3rpg, 1.0apg, 1.0spg, 1.0bpg
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Awards/Achievements:
Eurobasket Summer League in Las Vegas Winner -11
