Cedric Jackson

{{Infobox basketball biography

| name = Cedric Jackson

| image =

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 3

| weight_lb = 209

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|3|5}}

| birth_place = Alamogordo, New Mexico, U.S.

| high_school =

| college =

St. John's (2004–2006)
Cleveland State (2007–2009)

| draft_year = 2009

| career_start = 2009

| career_end = 2019

| career_position = Point guard

| career_number = 9, 11

| years1 = 2009–2010

| team1 = Erie BayHawks

| years2 = {{nbay|2009|end}}

| team2 = Cleveland Cavaliers

| years3 = {{nbay|2009|end}}

| team3 = San Antonio Spurs

| years4 = {{nbay|2009|end}}

| team4 = Washington Wizards

| years5 = 2010

| team5 = Erie BayHawks

| years6 = 2010–2011

| team6 = Idaho Stampede

| years7 = 2011

| team7 = Enel Brindisi

| years8 = 2011–2013

| team8 = New Zealand Breakers

| years9 = 2013–2014

| team9 = Union Olimpija

| years10 = 2014–2016

| team10 = New Zealand Breakers

| years11 = 2015

| team11 = Mets de Guaynabo

| years12 = 2016

| team12 = Atléticos de San Germán

| years13 = 2016

| team13 = Melbourne United

| years14 = 2018

| team14 = Yakima SunKings

| years15 = 2018–2019

| team15 = Illawarra Hawks

| highlights =

NAPB champion (2018)
3× NBL champion (2012, 2013, 2015)
2× NBL Grand Final MVP (2013, 2015)
NBL Most Valuable Player (2013)
3× All-NBL First Team (2012, 2013, 2015)
5× NBL assists leader (2012, 2013, 2015–2017)
NBA D-League All-Star (2011)
NBA D-League All-Defensive Second Team (2011)
2× Second-team All-Horizon League (2008, 2009)
Horizon League Defensive Player of the Year (2009)
{{nowrap|2× Horizon League All-Defensive Team (2008, 2009)}}
Horizon League All-Newcomer Team (2008)

}}

Cedric Lamar Jackson (born March 5, 1986) is an American former professional basketball player. He played two years of college basketball for Cleveland State University, where he made a notable game-winning full-court shot against Syracuse{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=283500183 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511081510/http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=283500183 | url-status=dead | archive-date=May 11, 2018 | title=Jackson's 60-foot shot at buzzer upends No. 11 Syracuse | work=ESPN.com | date=December 16, 2008 | access-date=October 14, 2015}} and helped the Vikings past Wake Forest in the first round of the 2009 NCAA Tournament.{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=294000051 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180511012638/http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=294000051 | url-status=dead | archive-date=May 11, 2018 | title=Cleveland State races to early lead to knock out Wake Forest | work=ESPN.com | date=March 21, 2009 | access-date=October 14, 2015}}

As a pro, Jackson made a name for himself playing for the New Zealand Breakers in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL). Over four seasons with the Breakers, he guided the club to four grand final appearances and three championships. He was crowned the NBL's Most Valuable Player in 2013, garnered Grand Final MVP honors in 2013 and 2015, and was named to the All-NBL First Team in 2012, 2013 and 2015. He led the NBL in assists in each of his four seasons with the Breakers, becoming the only player in NBL history to lead the league in assists in his first four seasons in the league.

High school and college career

As a high school freshman living in Medical Lake, Washington, Jackson attended Medical Lake High School in 2000–01, where he steered the Cardinals to within a point of a trip to the state tournament.{{cite web | last=Blanchette | first=John | url=http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2008/jan/31/we-missed-some-of-jacksons-action/ | title=We missed some of Jackson's action | work=Spokesman.com | date=January 31, 2008 | access-date=June 29, 2016}} He was enrolled as a sophomore at Ferris High before his Air Force-obligated family moved east.{{cite web | last=Raley | first=Dan | url=http://blog.seattlepi.com/foulshots/2008/11/18/one-that-got-away/ | title=One that got away | work=seattlepi.com | date=November 18, 2008 | access-date=June 29, 2016}}{{cite web | last=Raley | first=Dan | url=http://blog.seattlepi.com/foulshots/2008/12/15/strength-of-schedule-boost/ | title=Strength of schedule boost | work=seattlepi.com | date=December 15, 2008 | access-date=June 29, 2016}} Jackson subsequently enrolled at Northern Burlington County Regional High School in Columbus, New Jersey. He was a first-team all-state selection his senior year among other selections and averaged 26 points per game.

Jackson began his collegiate career at St. John's University in Queens, New York. On April 4, 2006, it was announced that Jackson was transferring from St. John's to Cleveland State.{{cite news | url = http://www.redstormsports.com/sports/m-baskbl/spec-rel/040406aab.html | title = Sophomore Guard Cedric Jackson To Transfer From St. John's | work = RedStormSports.com | date = April 4, 2006 | access-date = July 24, 2013}} His decision was based in part on a desire for more playing time.{{cite news | last = Bailey | first = Ron | url = http://www.i95ballerz.com/story%20-%20cedric%20jackson.html | title = Jackson Poised for Big Things at Cleveland State | work = i95ballerz.com | date = July 26, 2007 | access-date = July 24, 2013 | archive-date = April 16, 2012 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120416042032/http://www.i95ballerz.com/story%20-%20cedric%20jackson.html | url-status = dead }} After sitting out the 2006–07 season due to NCAA transfer regulations, Jackson starred at Cleveland State, helping them make two straight postseason appearances in 2008 and 2009. In 71 games for the Vikings over two seasons, Jackson averaged 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 2.8 steals per game.{{cite web | url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/cedric-jackson-1.html | title=Cedric Jackson Stats | work=Sports-Reference.com | access-date=October 14, 2015}}

Professional career

=NBA, D-League and Italy (2009–11)=

After going undrafted in the 2009 NBA draft, Jackson joined the Erie BayHawks of the NBA Development League for the 2009–10 season. In 34 games, he averaged 16.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 7.4 assists and 2.1 steals per game.{{cite news | url = https://www.basketball-reference.com/dleague/players/j/jacksce01d.html | title = Cedric Jackson D-League Stats | work = Basketball-Reference.com | access-date = July 24, 2013}} Between January and April, Jackson had multiple stints in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs and Washington Wizards.{{cite news | url = https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jacksce01/gamelog/2010/ | title = Cedric Jackson 2009-10 Game Log | work = Basketball-Reference.com | access-date = July 24, 2013}} In 12 NBA games during the 2009–10 season, Jackson averaged 1.7 points and 1.2 assists per game.

After spending preseason with the Cavaliers,{{cite news | url = http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=4095626 | title = Cedric Jackson Invited to Cavaliers Training Camp | work = OurSportsCentral.com | date = September 25, 2010 | access-date = July 24, 2013}}{{cite news | url = http://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/roster_moves_101013.html | title = Cavaliers Waive Cedric Jackson and Tasmin Mitchell | work = NBA.com | date = October 13, 2010 | access-date = July 24, 2013}} Jackson re-joined the BayHawks for the 2010–11 season. On December 29, 2010, he was traded by Erie to the Idaho Stampede.{{cite news | url = http://www.nba.com/dleague/erie/bayhawks_make_two_moves_2010_12_29.html | title = BayHawks Make Two Moves | work = NBA.com | date = December 29, 2010 | access-date = July 24, 2013 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111125140740/http://www.nba.com/dleague/erie/bayhawks_make_two_moves_2010_12_29.html | archive-date = November 25, 2011 | url-status = dead }} In 50 games during the 2010–11 season, Jackson averaged 13.1 points, 5.5 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 2.1 steals per game.

On April 18, 2011, Jackson signed with Italian team Enel Brindisi.{{cite news | url = http://www.newbasketbrindisi.it/nbb/portale/news/1522/preso-lo-statunitense-cedric-jackson | title = Ingaggiato lo statunitense Cedric Jackson | work = NewBasketBrindisi.it | date = April 18, 2011 | access-date = July 24, 2013 | language = Italian | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20140728040116/http://www.newbasketbrindisi.it/nbb/portale/news/1522/preso-lo-statunitense-cedric-jackson | archive-date = July 28, 2014 | url-status = dead }}{{cite news | url = https://www.fiba.basketball/news/ITA-Cedric-Jackson-joins-Enel-Brindisi--extension-for-Cantu--coach | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160311073930/http://www.fiba.com/news/ITA-Cedric-Jackson-joins-Enel-Brindisi--extension-for-Cantu--coach | url-status = live | archive-date = March 11, 2016 | title = ITA - Cedric Jackson joins Enel Brindisi; extension for Cantu' coach | work = FIBA.com | date = April 19, 2011 | access-date = July 24, 2013}} He played two games for Brindisi, totalling 20 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.{{cite news | url = https://www.basketball-reference.com/euro/players/cedric-jackson-1.html | title = Cedric Jackson Europe Stats | work = Basketball-Reference.com | access-date = July 24, 2013}}

=New Zealand Breakers (2011–13)=

On August 12, 2011, Jackson signed with the New Zealand Breakers for the 2011–12 NBL season.{{cite web|title=Can You Feel It - Breakers Sign Jackson |url=http://www.nbl.com.au/breakers-home/news/article/2011/august/can-you-feel-it-breakers-sign-jackson/ |work=NBL.com.au |date=August 12, 2011 |access-date=October 14, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111127152736/http://www.nbl.com.au/breakers-home/news/article/2011/august/can-you-feel-it-breakers-sign-jackson/ |archive-date=November 27, 2011 }}{{cite web|title=Breakers sign Cedric Jackson as second import|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/5435947/Breakers-sign-Cedric-Jackson-as-second-import|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=August 12, 2011|access-date=October 14, 2015}} He helped the Breakers win the minor premiership with a 21–7 record before guiding them to the NBL Grand Final, where they defeated the Perth Wildcats 2–1.{{cite web|last=Beynon|first=Huw|title=Breakers' win sinks in with Bruton|url=http://www.3news.co.nz/sport/breakers-win-sinks-in-with-bruton-2012042519#axzz3T3ngkH8J|work=3news.co.nz|date=April 25, 2012|access-date=April 25, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402125444/http://www.3news.co.nz/sport/breakers-win-sinks-in-with-bruton-2012042519#axzz3T3ngkH8J|archive-date=April 2, 2015|url-status=dead}} Jackson was the club's MVP, finished fourth in the NBL MVP voting,{{cite web|last=Washbourne|first=Michael|url=http://www.perthnow.com.au/archive/sport/perth-wildcats-star-kevin-lisch-crowned-nbls-most-valuable-player/news-story/d06ac72336cc4741eed3db3856e2571b|title=Perth Wildcats star Kevin Lisch crowned NBL's most valuable player|work=PerthNow.com.au|date=March 26, 2012|access-date=September 15, 2017}} and was named in the All-NBL First Team.{{cite web|title=Guard Cedric Jackson re-signs with Breakers|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/7410772/Guard-Cedric-Jackson-re-signs-with-Breakers|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=August 3, 2012|access-date=October 14, 2015}} Jackson also led the league in both assists (6.4) and steals (2.5) per game during the regular season.{{cite web|title=Abercrombie, Jackson named in All-NBL team |url=http://tvnz.co.nz/basketball-news/abercrombie-jackson-named-in-all-nbl-team-4799226 |work=tvnz.co.nz |date=March 27, 2012 |access-date=July 24, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726022114/http://tvnz.co.nz/basketball-news/abercrombie-jackson-named-in-all-nbl-team-4799226 |archive-date=July 26, 2014 }}

After playing for the San Antonio Spurs during the 2012 NBA Summer League,{{cite web|title=Spurs Announce 2012 Summer League Roster|url=http://www.nba.com/spurs/news/120711_summer_roster|work=NBA.com|date=July 11, 2012|access-date=July 23, 2013}} Jackson re-signed with the Breakers for the 2012–13 NBL season in August. On November 30, 2012, Jackson recorded his first career triple-double with 28 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists against the Melbourne Tigers.{{cite web|title=Breakers vs Tigers|url=http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/1329/06/16/10/51NU0QuuO8CE/|work=FIBALiveStats.com|date=November 30, 2012|access-date=October 14, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924031710/http://www.fibalivestats.com/matches/1329/06/16/10/51NU0QuuO8CE/|archive-date=September 24, 2015|url-status=dead}} It was only the second triple-double recorded since the NBL went to 40-minute games at the start of the 2009–10 season.{{cite web|title=Triple-double for Cedric Jackson in rout|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/8021777/Triple-double-for-Cedric-Jackson-in-rout|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=December 1, 2012|access-date=October 14, 2015}} On February 5, 2013, Jackson was named Player of the Week for Round 17, picking up his fourth NBL weekly award of the season.{{cite web|title=Jackson picks up fourth NBL weekly award |url=http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/1crt17xz7j77o11vdg6tsbog0x |work=NBL.com.au |date=February 5, 2013 |access-date=October 14, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130413053902/http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/1crt17xz7j77o11vdg6tsbog0x |archive-date=April 13, 2013 }} On March 24, Jackson was named the NBL's Most Valuable Player for the 2012–13 season. He also earned All-NBL First Team honors for the second straight year, and led the league in assists (7.1) and steals (2.8) for the second straight year.{{cite web|title=Breakers star Cedric Jackson wins NBL Most Valuable Player |url=http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/109v5sakjy5dr1w6g6w9zew115 |work=NBL.com.au |date=March 24, 2013 |access-date=October 14, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130328095357/http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/109v5sakjy5dr1w6g6w9zew115 |archive-date=March 28, 2013 }} The Breakers were minor premiers once again with a 24–4 record before returning to the NBL Grand Final, where Jackson won his second championship with a 2–0 defeat of the Wildcats. Jackson subsequently earned Grand Final MVP honors.{{cite web|title=GF2 Report: Breakers three-peat after epic clash with Wildcats |url=http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/1ggydfc3zft7y1bovy6qubnlq8 |work=NBL.com.au |date=April 12, 2013 |access-date=October 14, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130413121853/http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/1ggydfc3zft7y1bovy6qubnlq8 |archive-date=April 13, 2013 }}{{cite web|title=New Zealand win historic third consecutive NBL Championship |url=http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/1cuc7h5iib16q15cf73ifumnou |work=NBL.com.au |date=April 13, 2013 |access-date=October 14, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130413121846/http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/1cuc7h5iib16q15cf73ifumnou |archive-date=April 13, 2013 }}

=Slovenia (2013–14)=

After playing for the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers during the 2013 NBA Summer League,{{cite web|title=HEAT Announce Summer League Information|url=http://www.nba.com/heat/heat-announce-summer-league-information|work=NBA.com|date=July 2, 2013|access-date=October 14, 2015}}{{cite web|last=Golliver|first=Ben|title=Blazers Announce 2013 Las Vegas Summer League Roster|url=http://www.blazersedge.com/2013/7/5/4497684/blazers-announce-2013-las-vegas-summer-league-roster|work=BlazersEdge.com|date=July 5, 2013|access-date=October 14, 2015}} Jackson signed a one-year deal with Union Olimpija of the Slovenian Basketball League on August 3, 2013.{{cite web|title=Union Olimpija Lubiana sign Cedric Jackson|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/cups/adriatic-league/104555/union-olimpija-lubiana-sign-cedric-jackson.html|work=Sportando.com|date=August 3, 2013|access-date=August 4, 2013}} He endured several injuries during the season, leading to the club terminating his contract on March 6, 2014.{{cite web|title=Union Olimpija Ljubljana, Cedric Jackson part ways|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/europe/slovenia/112988/union-olimpija-ljubljana-cedric-jackson-part-ways.html|work=Sportando.com|date=March 6, 2014|access-date=March 7, 2014}} He averaged just 4.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 14 Adriatic League games, and 5.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 13 Eurocup games.

=Second Breakers stint (2014–16)=

On July 17, 2014, Jackson signed a two-year deal with the New Zealand Breakers, returning to the club for a second stint.{{cite web|title='ACTION JACKSON' RETURNS TO THE SKYCITY BREAKERS |url=http://www.nzbreakers.co.nz/article/id/151itfvd13qmh1x2w8yzukiuqu |work=NZBreakers.co.nz |date=July 17, 2014 |access-date=October 14, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726162913/http://www.nzbreakers.co.nz/article/id/151itfvd13qmh1x2w8yzukiuqu |archive-date=July 26, 2014 }}{{cite web|last=Anderson-Rich|first=Louis|title=Cedric Jackson returning to Breakers on two-year deal|url=http://www.3news.co.nz/sport/cedric-jackson-returning-to-breakers-on-twoyear-deal-2014071714#axzz3oWc8vfSt|work=3news.co.nz|date=July 17, 2014|access-date=October 14, 2015}}{{Dead link|date=November 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} In December 2014, Jackson earned Player of the Week honors for Round 10.{{cite web|title=R10 Player of the Week: Cedric Jackson |url=http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/1506zwks5s1o1kpw5z1ppzf1s |work=NBL.com.au |date=December 17, 2014 |access-date=October 14, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141217085332/http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/1506zwks5s1o1kpw5z1ppzf1s |archive-date=December 17, 2014 }} On January 18, 2015, Jackson recorded his second career triple-double with 16 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists in an 88–75 win over Melbourne United.{{cite web|title=JACKSON TURNS ON THE AFTER BURNERS WITH TRIPLE DOUBLE |url=http://www.nzbreakers.co.nz/article/id/1wtkj1d4gs4qczqr88cse02kc |work=NZBreakers.co.nz |date=January 18, 2014 |access-date=October 14, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150121193704/http://www.nzbreakers.co.nz/article/id/1wtkj1d4gs4qczqr88cse02kc |archive-date=January 21, 2015 }} His third career triple-double came on February 12 in a loss to the Adelaide 36ers, with 11 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists.{{cite web|title=Breakers beaten by 36ers in thriller|url=http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2015/02/12/breakers-beaten-36ers-thriller|work=SBS.com.au|date=February 12, 2014|access-date=October 14, 2015}} Following his 22 points and game-winner against the Perth Wildcats on February 15,{{cite web|last=Hinton|first=Marc|title=Cedric Jackson buzzer-beater an all action replay for NZ Breakers star|url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/66234329/cedric-jackson-buzzerbeater-an-all-action-replay-for-nz-breakers-star|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=February 16, 2015|access-date=October 14, 2015}} he was named Player of the Week for Round 19.{{cite web|title=R19 Player of the Week: Cedric Jackson |url=http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/jx8r2hgi4fm512jsqgut52bn1 |work=NBL.com.au |date=February 18, 2015 |access-date=October 14, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150218083202/http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/jx8r2hgi4fm512jsqgut52bn1 |archive-date=February 18, 2015 }} He was also named Player of the Month for February.{{cite web|title=NBL Awards: February |url=http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/1h4hrnh4uuxkr1ijtw5lw8kap6 |work=NBL.com.au |date=February 26, 2015 |access-date=October 14, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150226082116/http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/1h4hrnh4uuxkr1ijtw5lw8kap6 |archive-date=February 26, 2015 }} For the third time in three seasons, Jackson earned All-NBL first team honors and led the league in assists (6.0) per game. After finishing second with a 19–9 record, the Breakers went on to reach the NBL Grand Final, where they defeated the Cairns Taipans 2–0, with Jackson claiming his third championship and second Grand Final MVP award. In the grand final series, he scored 22 points in game one and 15 points in game two.{{cite web|last=Anderson|first=Niall|title=Ibekwe Historics Lead To Fourth Title For Breakers|url=http://nzhoops.co.nz/ibekwe-breakers-taipans/|work=NZhoops.co.nz|date=March 8, 2015|access-date=October 14, 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113190104/http://nzhoops.co.nz/ibekwe-breakers-taipans/|archive-date=January 13, 2016}}{{cite web|title=Grand Final Report: Ibekwe jumper wins Breakers the Championship |url=http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/19rxbkuuo4bp91tid253imw1id |work=NBL.com.au |date=March 8, 2015 |access-date=October 14, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150311165633/http://www.nbl.com.au/article/id/19rxbkuuo4bp91tid253imw1id |archive-date=March 11, 2015 }} He became the first player in NBL history to win three NBL championships from his first three seasons.{{cite web|title=Today marks Cedric Jackson's 100th Game milestone!|url=https://www.facebook.com/TheNBL/photos/a.134898413228723.29165.121283631256868/1002909416427614/|work=Facebook.com|date=October 14, 2015|access-date=October 14, 2015}} Following the NBL season, he had a 13-game stint in Puerto Rico with Mets de Guaynabo.{{cite web|title=Mets de Guaynabo sign Cedrick Jackson to replace Mickael Pietrus|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/world/america/160777/mets-de-guaynabo-sign-cedrick-jackson-to-replace-mickael-pietrus.html|access-date=May 11, 2015|work=Sportando.com|date=May 11, 2015}}{{cite web|title=Tu Holloway replaces Cedric Jackson with Mets de Guaynabo|url=http://www.sportando.com/en/world/america/164405/tu-holloway-replaces-cedric-jackson-with-mets-de-guaynabo.html|access-date=June 18, 2015|work=Sportando.com|date=June 18, 2015}}

On October 11, 2015, in his 99th NBL game, Jackson recorded his fourth career triple-double with 14 points, 10 rebounds and a career-high 14 assists in the Breakers' 89–81 win over the Townsville Crocodiles.{{cite web|last=Hinton|first=Marc|title=Cedric Jackson triple-double paces Breakers to first win of ANBL season|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/72895228/cedric-jackson-tripledouble-paces-breakers-to-first-win-of-nbl-season|access-date=October 11, 2015|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=October 11, 2015}} Jackson garnered 77 wins over his first 99 games in the NBL (77.7%), a mark that ranks first in NBL history.{{cite web|last=Hinton|first=Marc|title=Cedric Jackson lets his actions do the talking for NZ Breakers|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/72929795/Cedric-Jackson-lets-his-actions-do-the-talking-for-New-Zealand-Breakers|access-date=October 14, 2015|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=October 13, 2015}} In his 100th game played just three days later against the Illawarra Hawks, Jackson had a career-worst performance. In 28 minutes of action, he failed to make a field goal, going 0-of-7 from the field, 0-of-3 from three-point range, and 1-of-5 from the free throw line.{{cite web|last=Hinton|first=Marc|title=Kirk Penney masterclass too much for NZ Breakers to handle|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/73029800/kirk-penney-masterclass-too-much-for-nz-breakers-to-handle|access-date=October 14, 2015|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=October 14, 2015}}{{cite web|title=Hawks vs Breakers|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/livestats/?matchid=139009|access-date=October 14, 2015|work=NBL.com.au|date=October 14, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113190104/http://www.nbl.com.au/livestats/?matchid=139009|archive-date=January 13, 2016|url-status=dead}} On November 8, he recorded his fifth career triple-double with 16 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists in a loss to Melbourne United.{{cite web|last=Hinton|first=Marc|title=Contentious late call costs NZ Breakers famous upset over Melbourne|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/73801027/contentious-late-call-costs-nz-breakers-famous-upset-over-melbourne|access-date=November 8, 2015|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=November 8, 2015}} Jackson played most of January with a toe and Achilles heel injury.{{cite web|last=Thornton|first=Peter|title=Breakers deny rumours of locker room issues after six match losing run|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/76267482/breakers-deny-rumours-of-locker-room-issues-after-six-match-losing-run|access-date=January 26, 2016|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=January 26, 2016}} He responded to his poor form in the team's first game of February, recording a season-high 31 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in a 106–84 win over the Adelaide 36ers, keeping the Breakers' playoff chances alive.{{cite web|title=CEDRIC JACKSON: BIG GAME PLAYER|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/cedric-jackson-big-game-player/|access-date=February 5, 2016|work=NBL.com.au|date=February 4, 2016}} With seven 3-pointers, 10 rebounds and six assists, Jackson became the first NBL player to record such stats since John Rillie did so in 1998.{{cite web|title=CEDRIC JACKSON carried the SKYCITY Breakers NZ to the win with 31...|url=https://www.facebook.com/TheNBL/photos/a.134898413228723.29165.121283631256868/1060596157325606/|access-date=February 5, 2016|work=Facebook.com|date=February 4, 2016}} The Breakers finished the regular season in fourth place with a 16–12 record and defeated first-seeded Melbourne United 2–0 in the semi-finals to return to the NBL Grand Final, where they were defeated 2–1 by the Perth Wildcats. Having starred in a series-levelling game two win in Auckland,{{cite web|last=Robinson|first=Chris|url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/basketball/perth-wildcats-down-new-zealand-breakers-to-secure-seventh-nbl-title-ng-5564181430909f113f471a64760ba9d4|title=Perth Wildcats down New Zealand Breakers to secure seventh NBL title|work=PerthNow.com.au|date=March 6, 2016|access-date=December 5, 2018|quote=Having starred in Game 2 in Auckland, Jackson went scoreless on five attempts and fouled out early in the last term.}} Jackson had a poor performance in game three against the Wildcats, going scoreless on five attempts and fouling out early in the last term.{{cite web|title=GF3 REPORT: WILDCATS BREAK NZ HOODOO FOR ANOTHER TITLE|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/gf3-report-wildcats-break-nz-hoodoo-for-another-title/|access-date=March 6, 2016|work=NBL.com.au|date=March 6, 2016|archive-date=March 8, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308084946/http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/gf3-report-wildcats-break-nz-hoodoo-for-another-title/|url-status=dead}} He appeared in all 33 games for the Breakers in 2015–16, averaging 12.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 6.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

Following the NBL season, Jackson had a six-game stint in Puerto Rico with Atléticos de San Germán.{{cite web|last=Modestti|first=Luis|title=Atleticos sign Cedric Jackson|url=http://www.latinbasket.com/Puerto-Rico/news/442965/Atleticos-sign-Cedric-Jackson|access-date=April 8, 2016|work=Latinbasket.com|date=March 31, 2016}} After not being able to match several offers from other NBL clubs, the Breakers were forced to part ways with Jackson during the off-season.{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/79620405/new-zealand-breakers-lose-key-players-cedric-jackson-and-tai-wesley|title=New Zealand Breakers lose key players Cedric Jackson and Tai Wesley|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=May 4, 2016|access-date=May 10, 2016}}{{cite web|url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11745522|title=Basketball: Breakers rule out chasing Cedric Jackson|work=nzherald.co.nz|date=November 10, 2016|access-date=November 5, 2018|quote=The Breakers had been keen to retain Jackson but couldn't compete with Melbourne's offer.}}

=Melbourne United (2016)=

On May 10, 2016, Jackson signed a two-year deal with Melbourne United.{{cite web|url=http://www.melbourneutd.com.au/featured-news/cedric-jackson-signs-melbourne/|title=CEDRIC JACKSON SIGNS WITH MELBOURNE|work=MelbourneUtd.com.au|date=May 10, 2016|access-date=May 10, 2016}}{{cite web|last=Ward|first=Roy|url=http://www.smh.com.au/sport/basketball/melbourne-united-sign-cedric-jackson-close-in-on-boomers-star-david-andersen-20160510-gos0rn.html|title=Melbourne United sign Cedric Jackson, close in on Boomers star David Andersen|work=SMH.com.au|date=May 10, 2016|access-date=May 10, 2016}}{{cite web|last=Smart|first=Nick|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/basketball/melbourne-united-wins-bidding-war-for-nbl-superstar-cedric-jackson/news-story/f7af92da312553caeb15e0ae6d4a507e|title=Melbourne United wins bidding war for NBL superstar Cedric Jackson|work=HeraldSun.com.au|date=May 10, 2016|access-date=May 10, 2016}} He made his debut for United in their season opener on October 7, recording 14 points, 13 rebounds and six assists in a 76–71 loss to the Breakers in Auckland.{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/gritty-breakers-smother-united/|title=GRITTY BREAKERS SMOTHER UNITED|work=NBL.com.au|date=October 7, 2016|access-date=October 7, 2016}} On November 9, United made the decision to release Jackson for strategic reasons, after they started the season 3–6.{{cite web|url=http://www.melbourneutd.com.au/more-news/melbourne-jackson-part-ways/|title=MELBOURNE AND JACKSON PART WAYS|work=MelbourneUtd.com.au|date=November 9, 2016|access-date=November 9, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161109153405/http://www.melbourneutd.com.au/more-news/melbourne-jackson-part-ways/|archive-date=November 9, 2016|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/86299661/melbourne-united-release-former-new-zealand-breakers-guard-cedric-jackson|title=Melbourne United release former New Zealand Breakers guard Cedric Jackson|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=November 9, 2016|access-date=November 9, 2016}} In nine games for United, he averaged 10.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.4 steals per game. Despite being released so early in the season, Jackson's 5.56 assists per game was the statistical leader for that category at the end of the season.{{cite web|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/basketball/89376473/jerome-randle-and-adelaide-36ers-scoop-nbl-awards-pool|title=Jerome Randle and Adelaide 36ers scoop NBL awards pool|work=Stuff.co.nz|date=February 14, 2017|access-date=February 14, 2017}}

=Yakima SunKings (2018)=

In February 2018, Jackson joined the Yakima SunKings of the NAPB.{{cite web|url=https://www.yakimaherald.com/news/news_watch/sluggish-start-dooms-sunkings-against-ohio/article_a4644914-1937-11e8-99e5-dfc22a73972c.html|title=Sluggish start dooms SunKings against Ohio|work=YakimaHerald.com|date=February 23, 2018|access-date=July 5, 2018}}{{cite web|last=Thomas|first=Dave|url=http://www.yakimaherald.com/news/news_watch/sunkings-shake-off-sluggish-start-to-get-past-albany-ending/article_74a53352-2042-11e8-9a29-b34b68221d0b.html|title=SunKings shake off sluggish start to get past Albany, ending three-game losing streak|work=YakimaHerald.com|date=March 4, 2018|access-date=July 5, 2018}} He led the SunKings to their first championship in 11 years.{{cite web|last=Thomas|first=Dave|url=http://www.yakimaherald.com/sports/sports_watch/sunkings-cap-comeback-season-with-napb-championship/article_77332376-567b-11e8-a379-b744386608c7.html|title=Sunkings Comeback Season with NAPB Championship|work=YakimaHerald.com|date=May 13, 2018|access-date=August 9, 2018}}{{cite web|last=Santamaria|first=Liam|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/43283-nbl-great-seeks-redemption-with-hawks|title=NBL Great Seeks Redemption with Hawks|work=NBL.com.au|date=August 11, 2018|access-date=August 11, 2018}} In 13 games, he averaged 11.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 5.2 assists and 1.5 steals per game.

=Illawarra Hawks (2018–2019)=

On July 5, 2018, Jackson signed with the Illawarra Hawks for the 2018–19 NBL season.{{cite web|url=http://www.nbl.com.au/news/article/42762-illawarra-hawks-add-nbl-mvp-to-roster|title=Illawarra Hawks add NBL MVP to Roster|work=NBL.com.au|date=July 5, 2018|access-date=July 5, 2018}}{{cite web|last=Jennings|first=Mitch|url=https://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/5510336/hawks-add-three-time-nbl-champion-jackson-to-roster/?cs=2336|title=Hawks add three-time NBL champion Jackson to roster|work=IllawarraMercury.com|date=July 5, 2018|access-date=July 5, 2018}}{{cite web|last=Uluc|first=Olgun|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/basketball/nbl/threetime-nbl-champion-cedric-jackson-signs-with-illawarra-hawks/news-story/2c9f5b69ec646dd91c2f444c9a46737a|title=Three-time NBL champion Cedric Jackson signs with Illawarra Hawks|work=FoxSports.com|date=July 5, 2018|access-date=July 5, 2018}} In 28 games, he averaged 8.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.1 steals per game.

Career statistics

=D-League=

==Regular season==

| style="text-align:left;"| 2009–10

| style="text-align:left;"| Erie

| 34 || 24 || 33.3 || .426 || .270 || .723 || 5.6 || 7.4 || 2.1 || .4 || 16.4

| style="text-align:left;"| 2010–11

| style="text-align:left;"| Erie

| 14 || 14 || 30.3 || .395 || .391 || .574 || 4.1 || 6.6 || 2.1 || .4 || 12.1

| style="text-align:left;"| 2010–11

| style="text-align:left;"| Idaho

| 36 || 36 || 36.1 || .476 || .293 || .641 || 6.1 || 7.5 || 2.1 || .1 || 13.6

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career

| 84 || 74 || 34.0 || .440 || .303 || .672 || 5.6 || 7.3 || 2.1 || .3 || 14.5

=NBA=

==Regular season==

| align="left" | {{nbay|2009}}

| align="left" | Cleveland

| 5 || 0 || 2.0 || .000 || .000 || .250 || .2 || .4 || .0 || .0 || .2

| align="left" | {{nbay|2009}}

| align="left" | San Antonio

| 3 || 0 || 8.3 || .286 || .000 || .750 || 1.3 || 2.0 || 1.0 || .7 || 2.3

| align="left" | {{nbay|2009}}

| align="left" | Washington

| 4 || 0 || 9.8 || .364 || .333 || .750 || .8 || 1.5 || .0 || .0 || 3.0

|- class="sortbottom"

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career

| 12 || 0 || 6.2 || .300 || .167 || .583 || .7 || 1.2 || .3 || .2 || 1.7

References

External links

[http://stats.nbadleague.com/player/#!/202132/ NBA D-League player profile]
[https://web.archive.org/web/20160331104151/http://www.nzbreakers.co.nz/player_profile/cedric-jackson/ New Zealand Breakers player profile]
[http://websites.sportstg.com/team_info.cgi?action=PSTATS&pID=194020290&client=0-189-12317-327335-19755578 NBL stats]
[http://www.nbl.com.au/featured-news/cedric/ Is Cedric Jackson the NBL's best ever point guard?]

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