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NCAA Basketball Recruiting: Analyzing Isaiah Jackson’s final 6 teams

By Tristan Freeman

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 05: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans looks on during practice prior to the 2019 NCAA men's Final Four at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 5, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - APRIL 05: Head coach Tom Izzo of the Michigan State Spartans looks on during practice prior to the 2019 NCAA men's Final Four at U.S. Bank Stadium on April 5, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – MARCH 16: Head coach Greg McDermott talks to Mitch Ballock #24 of the Creighton Bluejays during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 16, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – MARCH 16: Head coach Greg McDermott talks to Mitch Ballock #24 of the Creighton Bluejays during the first round of the 2018 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Spectrum Center on March 16, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) /

Creighton Bluejays

An under the radar team involved with Jackson, Creighton doesn’t get many recruits ranked in the top-50. But they may have the best case for Jackson to join them overall. Under head coach Greg McDermott, the Bluejays have been one of the best offenses in all of NCAA Basketball. And there has been previous success among frontcourt players, including former first round NBA Draft pick Justin Patton and stretch forward Martin Krampelj.

Jackson could develop on the offensive end with Creighton but more importantly would provide them with much needed interior defense. That’s been a clear weakness for the Bluejays in recent seasons. And unlike Arizona and others on this list, Jackson doesn’t have to deal with major frontcourt competition at Creighton. He would fit well with the Big East school and will have an immediate impact as a freshman.

Due to Krampelj leaving early to go pro, the Bluejays only have Idaho State grad transfer Kelvin Jones as a reliable frontcourt piece. But with him gone after next season there will be a massive need for the team to add more size and depth. While Creighton will definitely be on the trail for more players, adding Jackson would be an incredible addition to jumpstart the 2020 class.

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