Elmarko Jackson (born April 13, 2004) is an American

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player for the

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of the

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. He was a consensus four-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class.

Early life and high school career

Jackson grew up in the Marlton section of

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, and initially attended St. Augustine Preparatory School. After his sophomore year, he transferred to the

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. Jackson averaged 17.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.4 assists, and 2 steals per game there as a junior and was named first-team All- Friends School League and to the non- PIAA All-State team. He transferred to the

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for his senior year. Jackson was selected to play in the 2023 McDonald's All-American Boys Game during his senior year.

Recruiting

Jackson was a consensus four-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2023 class, according to major recruiting services. On October 13, 2022, he committed to playing college basketball for

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over offers from

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, Notre Dame, and Miami (Florida).

College career

Jackson enrolled at the

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in June 2023. He played in the Jayhawks' exhibition series in Puerto Rico and averaged 10.6 points over three games. Jackson entered the season as a starter for the Jayhawks, but was moved to the bench midway through the season. He finished the season averaging 4.3 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. Jackson suffered a torn patellar tendon during an offseason workout, causing him to miss the entire 2024–25 season.

Career statistics

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References

External links

Kansas Jayhawks bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jackson, Elmarko 2004 births Living people American men's basketball players Basketball players from Burlington County, New Jersey Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball players Point guards Shooting guards Sportspeople from Evesham Township, New Jersey 21st-century American sportsmen