Josh Jackson Biography

The Phoenix Suns originally selected Josh Jackson with the fourth overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. Jackson experienced some success in two seasons with the Suns, earning All-Rookie Second Team honors in 2018. He then went on to play for the Memphis Grizzlies and Detroit Pistons before being traded to the Sacramento Kings in 2022.

Jackson put on an impressive display during his one college season at the University of Kansas. He established himself as a top prospect for the 2017 NBA Draft after averaging 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. Jackson was named to several All-American lists and he was a first-team All-Big 12 selection. He was also named the Big 12 Freshman of the Year. He helped lead the Jayhawks to a Big 12 championship and appearance in the NCAA Tournament. Jackson spent the last two seasons of his high school career at Justin-Siena in Napa, California. There, he became a consensus five-star prospect. Following his senior year, Jackson was named a McDonald's All-American and was co-MVP of the game after scoring 19 points. 

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