Over the last calendar year, 1 of 1 Elite gradually elevated from an idea to a program with the legitimate backing of LaMelo Ball and the Puma brand. Aside from those two factors, they hired the right coaches and accumulated the necessary talent to compete with basically anyone in the state. Coaches like Jermaine Jackson and Nick Johnson have clearly been at the forefront of this blueprint, but it’s definitely been a team effort to get to this point. Regardless, the intent of this article is to place a larger focus on Jeremiah Jackson—quite clearly the top shooter within the organization.
“Shooting” is somewhat of a broad term, especially when determining if someone is a solid or elite marksman. In Jackson’s case, he’s shown the ability to hit shots in a multitude of ways, and is more useful than just posing a lethal spot-up threat. While he does shoot the ball at a very high percentage from a standstill, Jackson can operate through screen actions or even pull-up from deep. He simply cannot be left alone from distance, or else he will make the opposition pay. It’s clear that his foundation was built on shooting, as he clearly understands how to excel in such role despite being the youngest player on the roster.
Beyond his consistency from distance, Jackson is an excellent communicator and overall team player. It’s clear that his father is a coach, not due to any type of special treatment, but simply because of his feel and willingness to make the right play whenever possible. Jackson does a great job of playing within the confines of the team structure, and capitalizing whenever possible. He doesn’t force the action or take bad shots. Jackson is slightly undersized, but it really doesn’t seem to matter given what he brings to the table. He will certainly be a productive player and someone to watch over the coming years.