Introduction
Elmarko Jackson (born April 13, 2004) is an American college basketball player for the Kansas Jayhawks of the Big 12 Conference. He was a consensus four-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class.
Early life and high school career
Jackson grew up in Marlton, New Jersey and initially attended St. Augustine Preparatory School. After his sophomore year, he transferred to the Academy of the New Church in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. Jackson averaged 17.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 2 steals per game there as a junior and was named first-team All-Friends School League and to the non-PIAA All-State team. He transferred to the South Kent School in South Kent, Connecticut for his senior year. Jackson was selected to play in the 2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game during his senior year.
Recruiting
Jackson was a consensus four-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class, according to major recruiting services. On October 13, 2022, he committed to playing college basketball for Kansas over offers from Texas, Maryland, Notre Dame, and Miami (Florida).
| Name | Hometown | High school / college | Height | Weight | Commit date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmarko Jackson PG / SG |
Marlton, NJ | South Kent School (CT) | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | 185 lb (84 kg) | Oct 13, 2022 | |
| Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A Rivals: 247Sports: ESPN: ESPN grade: 88 | ||||||
| Overall recruiting rankings: Rivals: 25 247Sports: 20 ESPN: 26 | ||||||
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College career
Jackson enrolled at the University of Kansas in June 2023. He played in the Jayhawks' exhibition series in Puerto Rico and averaged 10.6 points over three games.