Andre Jackson Jr. is a professional basketball player for the Milwaukee Bucks and plays the Shooting Guard position, as of December 2024. Jackson played basketball for the University of Connecticut where he was a key player in the Huskies’ 2023 National Championship where he scored three points, and made six assists and two steals in the final game. He averaged 6.7 points, 1.1 steals, 4.7 assists and 6.2 rebounds per game as a senior at UConn.
Following his three-year college career, Jackson was drafted in the 2023 NBA Draft as the 36th pick in the second round by the Orlando Magic but was immediately traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. In his first season in the NBA with the Bucks, he averaged 2.2 points, 0.9 assists and 2.0 rebounds per game and played 57 games, out of which he started seven of them. He also scored his first career double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds in early 2024.
What is Andre Jackson Jr.’s nationality?
Andre Jackson Jr. holds American nationality and he was born on November 13, 2001.
Andre Jackson Jr.’s Hometown
Andre Jackson Jr. grew up in Amsterdam, New York and in his initial years, played for The Albany Academy in Albany, New York. He had a solid performance in his time there with 18.8 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 5.1 assists per game in his senior year. Subsequently, he was named the New York Sports Writers Association Class A Player of the Year. Following his high school days, Jackson chose the University of Connecticut for his collegiate career where he spent three seasons before declaring for the 2023 NBA Draft.
Andre Jackson Jr.’s Birthplace
Andre Jackson Jr. was born in Amsterdam, New York to Tricia Altieri and Andre Jackson Sr.
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A. Andre Jackson Jr. attended and played for the University of Connecticut from 2020-2023 and declared for the NBA Draft in 2023.