1. Darnell Edred Jackson was born on November 7,1985 and is an American former professional basketball player, who is currently an assistant coach for the San Diego Clippers of the NBA G League.
23 Facts About Darnell Jackson
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Darnell Jackson played college basketball for the University of Kansas for four seasons, including the 2008 national championship team.
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Darnell Jackson attracted some attention from NBA scouts after several breakout performances, including a 25-point, 9-rebound effort against Boston College.
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In 2005, Darnell Jackson's sophomore year, Darnell Jackson was suspended for nine games for accepting payments from Kansas booster Don Davis, a family friend.
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Darnell Jackson played a big role in the Jayhawks' 2008 championship season, leading the team in rebounds and shooting percentage.
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Darnell Jackson was selected as the 52nd overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft by the Miami Heat on June 26.
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Darnell Jackson was traded to the Cavaliers on the same day.
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Darnell Jackson was signed by the team on September 6,2008.
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Darnell Jackson played for the Cavaliers during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Darnell Jackson broke his wrist during the preseason and was inactive for the first 13 games of the Cavaliers' regular season.
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Darnell Jackson made his professional debut on November 25,2008, against the New York Knicks.
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On February 9,2009, Darnell Jackson was assigned by the Cavs to their affiliate D-League team, the Erie Bayhawks.
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Darnell Jackson played one game before being recalled back to the Cavs, a day later.
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On February 24,2010, Darnell Jackson was assigned to the Erie BayHawks of the NBA D-League.
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On February 26,2010, Darnell Jackson was recalled by the Cavaliers after Shaquille O'Neal sustained a significant thumb injury against the Boston Celtics on February 25.
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Darnell Jackson was then claimed off waivers by the Milwaukee Bucks.
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On July 21,2010, Darnell Jackson was traded to the Sacramento Kings for forward Jon Brockman.
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On November 1,2012, Darnell Jackson was acquired by the Reno Bighorns of the NBA D-League.
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Darnell Jackson left in January 2013 to sign in China.
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On October 31,2014, Darnell Jackson's rights were traded from Reno to the Westchester Knicks in exchange for a first-round pick and the rights to Stefhon Hannah.
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Darnell Jackson officially joined the Knicks on November 3,2014.
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In May 2015, Darnell Jackson signed with the Anhui Dragons of the Chinese National Basketball League.
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Darnell Jackson averaged 16.2 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.