Ian Jackson

Updated on 5/24/26.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-4
Weight: 190
College: St. John’s
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 2/14/2005

Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted

Pros:

Solid shooter
Decent scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on the move
Adequate rebounder for his size
Decent defender
Good athlete

Cons:

Can display spotty shot selection
Can be too scoring focused on offense
Struggles to guard stronger opponents
Needs to add strength
Not a true point guard, but is undersized to play the two

Summary:

Ian Jackson is a very athletic, energetic combo guard that currently plays at St. John’s. He can shoot and defend, but he will need to improve his playmaking and add more muscle to his frame. Currently, he projects to be a second round prospect for the 2026 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikipedia Page

Games Scouted:
2/22/24 Jelly Fam vs. Cold Hearts
4/2/24 2024 McDonald’s High School All-American Game
4/13/24 2024 Nike Hoop Summit
11/8/24 North Carolina vs. Kansas
YouTube’s Highlights of the 11-27-24 UNC-Michigan State game via ESPN

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