The University of Akron Athletics
2016-17 Men's Basketball
Aaron Jackson
- Height:
- 6-7
- Weight:
- 215
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Gahanna, Ohio
- High School:
- Gahanna Lincoln High School
Has a great motor and possesses the ability to guard multiple positions on the floor ... is a strong shooter, has good length and is a floor leader ... attended the same high school as former Zip Nate Linhart
as a sophomore (2015-16): Appeared in 30 games, making five starts … started all three games of the MAC tournament … missed five games due to injury … finished the season averaging 2.6 points and 1.4 rebounds per game … scored in double figures three times last season, including a career high 16 points in the season home opener against Hiram (Nov. 16).
as a Redshirt Freshman (2014-15): Appeared in 29 games, making one start ... made his first-career start at Miami (Ohio) on March 3 ... finished the season averaging 2.8 points and 1.5 rebounds per game ... ranked 13th among MAC freshman in points per 40 minutes played (11.9) ... posted career highs for points (10) and rebounds (6) in the MAC season opener against Western Michigan on Jan. 6 ... posted eight games with at least three rebounds ... had seven games with six or more points.
as a Freshman (2013-14): Utilized his redshirt season.
at Gahanna Lincoln High School: Helped Gahanna Lincoln to a 22-6 record and a spot in the 2013 OHSAA Regional finals ... averaged 13.4 points per game .. named First-Team All-District as a senior ... earned Second-Team All-Metro team honors by the Columbus Dispatch during his junior and senior campaigns ... played in the 2013 Kentucky-Ohio All-Star game, helping the Ohio All-Stars to a 106-98 win with nine points ... averaged 15.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game as a junior ... helped GLHS to a spot in the district semifinals in 2012 ... earned First-Team All-Ohio Capital Conference honors in 2012 and 2013 ... was a Second-Team All-OCC honoree as a sophomore.
Personal: Born Oct. 26, 1994, in Columbus, Ohio ... son of Aaron Jackson, Sr., and Joy Stevens ... has three siblings, Laila, Lilly and Liam ... majoring in sports management.
