Draft Prospect Highlights: Trayce Jackson-Davis
Overview
In his redshirt junior campaign in 2022-23, Jackson-Davis averaged 20.9 points, 10.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 2.9 blocks in 34.6 minutes per game. For his efforts, he was voted as a consensus First-Team All-American, Naismith Men’s Defensive Player of the Year 2023 Semifinalist, All-Big Ten First Team, and All-Big Ten Defensive Team. Jackson-Davis finished his career at Indiana not only as a two-time captain but also third in Hoosiers’ history for career points (2,258) and first in career rebounds (1,143) and blocks (270). Before college, the big man played at Center Grove High School in Greenwood, Ind., where he was named a 2019 McDonald’s All-American and Gatorade Indiana Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Jackon-Davis also won the gold medal for the United States at the 2018 FIBA U-18 Americas Championship.
Analysis
Jackson-Davis has impressive mobility and athleticism for a center. He can dominate the paint on both ends, scoring with various post moves and erasing opponents’ shots at the rim. He runs the floor hard and can pick up easy points in transition or by getting to the free-throw line. Jackson-Davis is more than a capable and willing passer out of the post.
Projection
Jackson-Davis will likely be an undersized center at the next level who can boost a team with his energy and activity. His ability to block shots while staying out of foul trouble should allow him to be a positive defender in the NBA. Jackson-Davis has a similar play style to Montrezl Harrell and Brandon Clarke, with a relentless ability to finish inside and rebound with larger bigs.
— Profile by RotoWire