5’10 2018 Chris Jackson (Sharp Shooters 16s)
By Jamie Shaw
In this day of the new age scoring point guard, Chris Jackson is a throwback type. That isn’t to say that he cannot go out and get his buckets, but he carries a great combination of quickness, IQ, and pace which allows him to make plays. Plays not only for himself, but also for his team mates.
The David Rose Memorial Day Classic was not our first viewing of Jackson. He has been through many of our team tournaments and individual camps through the years. During a 2015 NC Phenom 150 Exposure Camp we stated, “Jackson combines an advanced skill set with an abundant of athleticism. We were impressed with his overall work ethic and how hard he played throughout the day. He competes and values winnings and will do all the little things that are important in doing so. Coach Addie stated, “Jackson has great ball handling skills. He penetrates extremely well and finishes at the rim well.” Jackson has such a smooth and fluid game and doesn’t’ always get the credit for his crafty play, especially on defense.”
Although slightly built, Jackson looks as if he is just about hit a growth spurt. He is a quick twitch 2-way player who just knows how to play the game. As a sophomore at Queens Grant High School (Charlotte, NC) he averaged 10 points and 5.5 assists per game. Keep your eyes open here.