Justin Jackson, 2016 top-30 recruit, commits to UNLV

Despite having no recruits yet for the 2015 class, UNLV and Dave Rice landed one of the top 2016 recruits Monday night in Justin Jackson. Sources told CBS Sports originally of the decision before Jackson confirmed it himself via� his Twitter and Instagram.

Jackson is the first commit for UNLV in the 2016 class, and according to his high school head coach, he’s an all-around amazing player.

"According to Findlay coach Andy Johnson, Jackson was one of only three players in program history to average over 10 points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals in a single season. Jackson also averaged 11.2 points and 6.0 rebounds for the U-17 Canada national team."

Jackson is your prototypical long, athletic bodied small forward. At 6’8″, 215 pounds, he’s already a great physical specimen and will be able to contribute immediately to the Runnin’ Rebels.