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 is a former college basketball player who played for both Tennessee and Mississippi State, showcasing her talent at the collegiate level before transitioning to her professional career in the WNBA.

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March 16, 2001: Rickea Jackson's Birth

On March 16, 2001, Rickea Jackson was born.

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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, where she helped her team win the gold medal and was named to the all-tournament team.

2019: Summer Universiade

In 2019, Rickea Jackson represented the United States alongside her Mississippi State teammates at the Summer Universiade in Italy. She led the tournament with 22.2 points per game and won 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 Points

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

January 2022: Transfer Portal Entry

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

March 22, 2022: Transfer to Tennessee

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

March 3, 2023: Senior Season High

On March 3, 2023, Rickea Jackson scored a senior season-high of 34 points in an 80–71 win over Kentucky at the SEC tournament, setting a 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 (via the Seattle Storm) as the fourth overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft.

July 2024: Skechers Shoe Deal

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

September 3, 2024: Unrivaled League Appearance

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.