25 Facts About Cedric Jackson

Cedric Lamar Jackson was born on March 5,1986 and is an American former professional basketball player.

Cedric Jackson played two years of college basketball for Cleveland State University, where he made a notable game-winning full-court shot against Syracuse and helped the Vikings past Wake Forest in the first round of the 2009 NCAA Tournament.

Cedric Jackson was crowned the NBL's Most Valuable Player in 2013, garnered Grand Final MVP honors in 2013 and 2015, and was named to the All-NBL First Team in 2012,2013 and 2015.

Cedric Jackson led the NBL in assists in each of his four seasons with the Breakers, becoming the only player in NBL history to lead the league in assists in his first four seasons in the league.

Cedric Jackson was enrolled as a sophomore at Ferris High before his Air Force-obligated family moved east.

Cedric Jackson subsequently enrolled at Northern Burlington County Regional High School in Columbus, New Jersey.

Cedric Jackson was a first-team all-state selection his senior year among other selections and averaged 26 points per game.

Cedric Jackson began his collegiate career at St John's University in Queens, New York.

Cedric Jackson's decision was based in part on a desire for more playing time.

In 71 games for the Vikings over two seasons, Cedric Jackson averaged 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 2.8 steals per game.

Cedric Jackson played two games for Brindisi, totalling 20 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.

Cedric Jackson was the club's MVP, finished fourth in the NBL MVP voting, and was named in the All-NBL First Team.

Cedric Jackson led the league in both assists and steals per game during the regular season.

On November 30,2012, Cedric Jackson recorded his first career triple-double with 28 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists against the Melbourne Tigers.

On February 5,2013, Cedric Jackson was named Player of the Week for Round 17, picking up his fourth NBL weekly award of the season.

Cedric Jackson earned All-NBL First Team honors for the second straight year, and led the league in assists and steals for the second straight year.

Cedric Jackson endured several injuries during the season, leading to the club terminating his contract on March 6,2014.

Cedric Jackson averaged just 4.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 14 Adriatic League games, and 5.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 13 Eurocup games.

On July 17,2014, Cedric Jackson signed a two-year deal with the New Zealand Breakers, returning to the club for a second stint.

In December 2014, Cedric Jackson earned Player of the Week honors for Round 10.

Cedric Jackson became the first player in NBL history to win three NBL championships from his first three seasons.

Cedric Jackson garnered 77 wins over his first 99 games in the NBL, a mark that ranks first in NBL history.

On May 10,2016, Cedric Jackson signed a two-year deal with Melbourne United.

In February 2018, Cedric Jackson joined the Yakima SunKings of the NAPB.

Cedric Jackson led the SunKings to their first championship in 11 years.