History of Rickea Jackson in Timeline

Rickea Jackson is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Los Angeles Sparks in the WNBA. She honed her skills playing college basketball for both Tennessee and Mississippi State, demonstrating her talent and dedication to the sport. Her transition to the WNBA marks a significant step in her career, positioning her as a rising star in professional women's basketball.

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March 16, 2001: Rickea Jackson's Birth

On March 16, 2001, Rickea Jackson was born. She is an American professional basketball player.

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2019: FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup Gold Medal

In 2019, Rickea Jackson played at the FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup in Mongolia, helping her team win the gold medal and being named to the all-tournament team.

2019: Summer Universiade

In 2019, Rickea Jackson represented the United States at the Summer Universiade in Italy, leading the tournament with 22.2 points per game and winning a silver medal.

February 20, 2020: Freshman Season High

On February 20, 2020, Rickea Jackson scored a freshman season-high of 34 points for Mississippi State in a 92–85 overtime win against Auburn.

December 1, 2021: Career-High Score

On December 1, 2021, Rickea Jackson scored a career-high 40 points in a 102–55 win over McNeese State.

January 2022: Entered Transfer Portal

In January 2022, Rickea Jackson entered the transfer portal, averaging an SEC-best 20.3 points and 6.7 rebounds per game during her junior season.

March 22, 2022: Transferred to Tennessee

On March 22, 2022, Rickea Jackson announced her decision to transfer to Tennessee.

March 3, 2023: Senior Season High and Tournament Record

On March 3, 2023, Rickea Jackson scored a senior season-high 34 points in an 80–71 win over Kentucky at the SEC tournament, setting a new tournament single-game scoring record.

2023: FIBA Women's AmeriCup Silver Medal

In 2023, Rickea Jackson won a silver medal at the FIBA Women's AmeriCup in Mexico, where she averaged a team-high 14.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game, earning all-tournament honors.

April 15, 2024: WNBA Draft Selection

On April 15, 2024, Rickea Jackson was selected by the Los Angeles Sparks as the fourth overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft, via the Seattle Storm.

July 2024: Shoe Deal with Skechers

In July 2024, Rickea Jackson became the first WNBA player to sign a shoe deal with Skechers.

September 3, 2024: Joins Unrivaled League

On September 3, 2024, it was announced that Rickea Jackson would appear and play in the inaugural season of Unrivaled, a new women's 3-on-3 basketball league founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, playing for Mist BC.