Recruiting Report: Nigel Jackson (2017)
6-foot-6 small forward Nigel Jackson, a rising senior at Mount Saint Joseph High School, has seen a recent uptick in his recruitment. The versatile wing is a talented scorer who is also a high academic student off the court. Jackson…
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Continue Reading6-foot-6 small forward Nigel Jackson, a rising senior at Mount Saint Joseph High School, has seen a recent uptick in his recruitment. The versatile wing is a talented scorer who is also a high academic student off the court. Jackson sports an impressive 3.7 GPA, and is being actively recruited by several schools in the Patriot League and Northeast Conference.
“I’m versatile. I can dribble, shoot, finish around the rim,” Jackson explained. “I can guard bigs and the wing.”
As Jackson continues to improve his skill set, a primary focus of his right now is becoming more athletic and explosive. He recently made the switch from EYBL Team Takeover to Baltimore United of the UAA.
“Since I’ve gone to Baltimore United, I think people are starting to see my guard skills,” he said. “I had an offer from Loyola MD, but have recently been offered by UMBC, American, Wagner, and Bryant.”
Siena, Saint Peter’s, and St. Bonaventure are among the programs who have expressed recent interest in Jackson. He is still waiting to see what schools start recruiting him and extend offers before he decides where he will plan his visits.
“American and UMBC are really good academic schools, and they’re pretty good on the athletic side,” Jackson stated. “Wagner is #1 in the NEC.”
A big wing with good size and height, schools like how versatile and unselfish Jackson is. The rising senior will be an important piece for Mount Saint Joseph as they look to make a run for the BCL title this year.
“I see myself being one of the main players on the team. A leader,” Jackson began. ” My goal is to be BCL Player of the Year. I have to be a little more consistent than I was last year. I know I can score the ball, but I have to find ways to get everybody involved.”