Cedric Jackson

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Cedric Jackson
No. 4 – Union Olimpija
Position Point guard
League Slovenian League
Adriatic League
Eurocup
Personal information
Born (1986-03-05) March 5, 1986
Alamogordo, New Mexico
Nationality American
Listed height 6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Listed weight 200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school Northern Burlington County
(Columbus, New Jersey)
College St. John's (2004–2006)
Cleveland State (2007–2009)
NBA draft 2009 / Undrafted
Pro playing career 2009–present
Career history
2009–2010 Erie BayHawks
2010 Cleveland Cavaliers
2010 Erie BayHawks
2010 San Antonio Spurs
2010 Erie BayHawks
2010 Washington Wizards
2010 Erie BayHawks
2010–2011 Idaho Stampede
2011 Enel Brindisi
2011–2013 New Zealand Breakers
2013–present Union Olimpija
Career highlights and awards

Cedric Lamar Jackson (born March 5, 1986) is an American professional basketball player. While playing for the Cleveland State University Vikings, he had a game-winning full court shot against the Syracuse University Orange.[1] He is also known for taking Cleveland State past Wake Forest in the first round of the 2009 NCAA Tournament.[2]

High school and college career

Cedric Jackson went to Northern Burlington Regional High School in Columbus, NJ. Northern Burlington and Cedric were featured in the Prime Time Shootout, a showcase for the top HS basketball teams. He was a first team all-state selection his senior year among other selections and averaged 26 points per game. Jackson began his collegiate career at St. John's University in Queens, New York. On April 4, 2006 Jackson announced was transferring from St. John's.[3] His decision was based in part on a desire for more playing time.[4] After transferring from the Red Storm, and sitting out the NCAA mandatory school year, Jackson starred at Cleveland State, helping them make two straight postseason appearances.

Pro career

On January 23, 2010, Jackson signed an 10-day contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.[5] Jackson went on to make his debut later that day against the Oklahoma City Thunder, playing a little over two minutes.[6]

On February 2, 2010, the Cavaliers signed Jackson to a second 10-day contract.[7] After his second 10-day contract expired, Jackson returned the Erie BayHawks of the NBA D-League, with whom he had begun the season.[8] On March 10, Jackson signed a 10-day contract with the San Antonio Spurs.[9] When the contract expired, he again returned to the Erie BayHawks.[10]

On March 31, 2010, Jackson was called up to the NBA for a third time in a season, as he signed a 10-day contract with the Washington Wizards.[11] On April 10, 2010, he signed with the Wizards for the rest of the 2009–10 season.[12] On April 14, 2010, he had career highs in points and assists (8 points and 4 assists) in a 98–97 win over the Indiana Pacers.[13]

On December 29, 2010, Jackson was traded from the Erie BayHawks to the Idaho Stampede.[14]

In April 2011, he signed with Enel Brindisi in Italy, where he played 2 games.[15]

On August 12, 2011, Jackson signed a one-year deal with the New Zealand Breakers of the Australasian NBL.[16] For the 2011–12 NBL season, Jackson finished fourth in MVP voting was selected to the All-NBL First Team. Jackson led the league in both assists (6.4) and steals (2.5) per game.[17]

He joined the San Antonio Spurs for the 2012 NBA Summer League.[18][19]

Jackson was re-signed by the New Zealand Breakers for the 2012–13 season.[20] Jackson became the first person in the Breakers' history to ever record a triple-double with 28 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists against the Melbourne Tigers.[21] Jackson's triple double was just the second triple double recorded in the Australian NBL since the league reduced its quarters from 12 minutes to 10 minutes.

On February 5, 2013, Jackson was named the NBL Player of the Week for Round 17, picking up his 4th NBL weekly award.[22]

On March 24, 2013, Jackson was awarded the National Basketball League’s Andrew Gaze Trophy for Most Valuable Player in the 2012–13 season.[23] He was also selected to the All-NBL First Team.[24]

He joined the Miami Heat for the 2013 Orlando Summer League[25] and the Portland Trail Blazers for the 2013 Las Vegas Summer League.[26]

On August 3, 2013, Jackson signed with Union Olimpija.[27]

Professional statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

D-League career statistics

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2009–10 Erie 34 24 33.3 .426 .270 .723 5.6 7.4 2.1 0.4 16.4
2010–11 Erie 14 14 30.3 .395 .391 .574 4.1 6.6 2.1 0.4 12.1
2010–11 Idaho 36 36 36.1 .476 .293 .641 6.1 7.5 2.1 0.1 13.6
Career 84 74 34.0 .440 .303 .672 5.6 7.3 2.1 0.3 14.5

NBA career statistics

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2009–10 Cleveland 5 0 2.0 .000 .000 .250 .2 .4 .0 .0 .2
2009–10 San Antonio 3 0 8.3 .286 0.0 .750 1.3 2.0 1.0 .7 2.3
2009–10 Washington 4 0 9.8 .364 .333 .750 .8 1.5 .0 .0 3.0
Career 12 0 6.2 .300 .167 .583 0.7 1.2 .3 .2 1.7

References

  1. ↑ Jackson's 60-foot shot at buzzer upends No. 11 Syracuse
  2. ↑ Cleveland State races to early lead to knock out Wake Forest
  3. ↑ "Sophomore Guard Cedric Jackson To Transfer From St. John's". redstormsports.com. April 4, 2006. Retrieved July 24, 2013. 
  4. ↑ Bailey, Ron (July 26, 2007). "Jackson Poised for Big Things at Cleveland State". i95ballerz. Retrieved July 24, 2013. 
  5. ↑ "Cavaliers sign Cedric Jackson to 10-day contract". InsideHoops.com. January 23, 2010. Retrieved July 24, 2013. 
  6. ↑ "Gibson's late 3-pointer, LeBron's near triple-double lift hobbled Cavs". ESPN.com. January 23, 2010. Retrieved July 24, 2013. 
  7. ↑ "Cavaliers sign Cedric Jackson to second 10-day contract". InsideHoops.com. February 2, 2010. Retrieved July 24, 2013. 
  8. ↑ Cedric Jackson Back With BayHawks
  9. ↑ Spurs Sign Cedric Jackson To 10-Day Contract
  10. ↑ Cedric Jackson, Darnell Jackson to play for BayHawks tonight
  11. ↑ "Cedric Jackson Signs With Wizards". NBA.com. March 31, 2010. Retrieved July 24, 2013. 
  12. ↑ Wizards sign Cedric Jackson for rest of season
  13. ↑ Indiana Pacers at Washington Wizards Box Score, April 14, 2010
  14. ↑ BayHawks Make Two Moves
  15. ↑ Ingaggiato lo statunitense Cedric Jackson(Italian)
  16. ↑ Breakers sign Cedric Jackson as second import
  17. ↑ "Abercrombie, Jackson named in All-NBL team". tvnz.co.nz. March 27, 2012. Retrieved July 24, 2013. 
  18. ↑ "Spurs Announce 2012 Summer League Roster". NBA.com. July 11, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2013. 
  19. ↑ "2012 Summer League Statistics". NBA.com. Retrieved July 23, 2013. 
  20. ↑ Guard Cedric Jackson re-signs with Breakers
  21. ↑ Breakers vs Tigers
  22. ↑ Jackson picks up fourth NBL weekly award
  23. ↑ Breakers star Cedric Jackson wins NBL Most Valuable Player
  24. ↑ NBL Award Winners
  25. ↑ HEAT Announce Summer League Information
  26. ↑ TRAIL BLAZERS ANNOUNCE 2013 NBA SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER
  27. ↑ "Union Olimpija Lubiana sign Cedric Jackson". Sportando.net. August 3, 2013. Retrieved August 4, 2013. 

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