Frank Jackson (basketball)

{{Infobox basketball biography

| name = Frank Jackson

| image = Frank Jackson 2022.jpg

| caption = Jackson with the Detroit Pistons in 2022

| position = Shooting guard

| height_ft = 6

| height_in = 3

| weight_lb = 205

| league = CBA

| team = Jiangsu Dragons

| number = 5

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|5|4}}

| birth_place = Washington, D.C., U.S.

| high_school =

Lehi (Lehi, Utah)
Lone Peak (Highland, Utah)

| college = Duke (2016–2017)

| draft_year = 2017

| draft_round = 2

| draft_pick = 31

| draft_team = Charlotte Hornets

| career_start = 2017

| years1 = {{nbay|2017|start}}–{{nbay|2019|end}}

| team1 = New Orleans Pelicans

| years2 = 2018–2019

| team2 = →Texas Legends

| years3 = {{nbay|2020|start}}–{{nbay|2021|end}}

| team3 = Detroit Pistons

| years4 = 2022–2023

| team4 = Salt Lake City Stars

| years5 = {{nbay|2022|end}}

| team5 = Utah Jazz

| years6 = 2023

| team6 = LDLC ASVEL

| years7 = 2023–2024

| team7 = Shanxi Loongs

| years8 = 2024

| team8 = Nanterre 92

| years9 = 2024–present

| team9 = Jiangsu Dragons

| highlights =

}}

Franklin Willis Jackson (born May 4, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Jiangsu Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). He previously played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils.

High school career

=Freshman and sophomore seasons=

File:20160330 MCDAAG Frank Jackson J.jpg]]

Franklin attended Lehi High School in Lehi, Utah as a freshman before transferring to Lone Peak High School in Highland, Utah as a sophomore.{{Cite news|url=https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=56490432&itype=CMSID|title=Former Lehi guard Jackson transfers to Lone Peak|work=www.archive.sltrib.com|access-date=June 20, 2013}} As a sophomore in 2014, Jackson averaged 17.9 points a game and helped his team, along with 4-star future BYU recruit T.J. Haws, win the Utah 5A state championship.{{Cite web|title = State of Sport Awards :: Frank Jackson|url = http://www.stateofsportawards.com/Tyrone-Jackson-2015.html|website = www.stateofsportawards.com|access-date = October 11, 2015|archive-date = March 1, 2018|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20180301164633/https://www.stateofsportawards.com/Tyrone-Jackson-2015.html|url-status = dead}}

=Junior season=

As a junior, he averaged 26.9 points per game, 4.5 rebounds per game, and 2.0 steals earning Fourth-team Maxpreps All-American, Salt Lake Tribune All-state honors and First Team All USA Utah selection. During the 2015 summer, Jackson participated in the NBPA Top 100 Camp in Virginia.{{Cite news|url=https://usatodayhss.com/2015/top-20-guard-frank-jackson-throws-down-poster-dunk-at-nbpa-top-100-camp|title=Top 20 guard Frank Jackson throws down poster dunk at NBPA Top 100 Camp|work=www.usatodayhss.com|access-date=June 20, 2015}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.nbadraft.net/2015-nbpa-top-100-high-school-basketball-camp-recap|title=2015 NBPA Top 100 High School Basketball Recap|work=www.nbadraft.net|access-date=August 16, 2019}} In August 2015, Jackson then was invited play in the Under Armour Elite 24 in New York City where he performed extremely well and out-shined the competition, scoring 20 points earning Co-MVP honors, including recording an in-game, 360-degree fastbreak dunk that was much-talked about and replayed throughout the televised broadcast.{{Cite news|url=https://usatodayhss.com/2015/bam-adebayo-josh-jackson-lead-team-to-victory-at-under-armour-elite-24|title=Bam Adebayo, Josh Jackson lead team to Victory at Under Armour Elite 24|work=www.usatodayhss.com|access-date=August 22, 2015}} More highlights of his junior season include a 54-point outing on December 18, 2014, against Clark County (Nev.) in the Jerry Tarkanian Classic setting a Lone Peak Record in points.{{Cite news|url=https://www.deseret.com/2014/12/19/20555016/lone-peak-guard-frank-jackson-drops-career-high-54-points-in-las-vegas-tournament|title=Lone Peak guard Frank Jackson drops career–high 54 points in Las Vegas tournament|last=Williams|first=Carter|date=December 19, 2014|work=www.deseret.com|access-date=November 10, 2019}} Jackson averaged 24 points and 2.7 assists in 10 games on the Adidas Uprising Gauntlet circuit with his AAU team, the Utah Prospects.{{Cite news|url= https://usatodayhss.com/2015/frank-jackson-byu-mormon-mission|title=Mormon basketball star Frank Jackson faces challenging choices on future|last=Jordan|first=Jason|date=July 8, 2015|work=www.usatodayhss.com|access-date=September 29, 2019}} His AAU coach called Jackson "more skilled at this age than what Russell Westbrook was."{{Cite web|url=https://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=2895978&itype=CMSID|title=Prep basketball: Lone Peak guard Frank Jackson ready to make college choice|last=Falk|first=Aaron|date=August 31, 2015|website=The Salt Lake Tribune|access-date=July 4, 2022}}

=Senior season=

On December 12, Jackson scored 38 points in a 73–71 win against Alterique Gilbert and Miller Grove.{{Cite news|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/frank-jackson-leads-lone-peak-over-miller-grove-with-last/article_1d7f9f29-02ce-5d02-9fe7-6a769f2e4c2f.amp.html|title=Frank Jackson leads Lone Peak over Miller Grove with last second shot|last=Warner|first=Neil|date=December 12, 2015|work=www.heraldextra.com|access-date=September 29, 2019|archive-date=September 29, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190929184500/https://www.heraldextra.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/frank-jackson-leads-lone-peak-over-miller-grove-with-last/article_1d7f9f29-02ce-5d02-9fe7-6a769f2e4c2f.amp.html|url-status=dead}} On January 12, 2016, Jackson scored 49 points and 9 rebounds in a 94–92 overtime loss against Kobi Simmons and St. Francis School at the 2016 HoopHall Classic.{{Cite news|url=https://usatodayhss.com/2016/frank-jackson-kobi-jordan-simmons-showcase-elite-talent-at-hoophall-classic|title=Frank Jackson, Kobi Simmons showcase elite talent at HoopHall Classic|date=January 16, 2016|work=www.usatodayhss.com|access-date=September 29, 2019}} On February 5, Jackson scored 32 points and 11 rebounds in a 68–61 win over St. Joseph.{{Cite news|url=https://www.heraldextra.com/sports/high-school/basketball/boys/boys-basketball-lone-peak-tops-st-joseph/article_0d1a90b0-864d-54f7-aa74-a67cc23035e5.html|title=Boys Basketball: Lone Peak tops St. Joseph|date=February 5, 2016|work=www.heraldextra.com|access-date=October 6, 2019}} As a senior, he averaged 28.1 points per game, 6.4 rebounds per game, and 3.0 assist per game while being named Utah Mr. Basketball, Salt Lake Tribune player of the year.{{Cite news|url=https://usatodayhss.com/2016/gatorade-utah-boys-basketball-poy-frank-jackson|title=Utah Boy's Basketball POY: Frank Jackson|work=www.usatodayhss.com|access-date=March 17, 2016}} Jackson was named a McDonald's All-American in January 2016, and competed in both the Powerade Jam Fest, where he won the Slam Dunk Competition,{{Cite news|url=https://usatodayhss.com/2016/utahs-frank-jackson-wins-jamfest-dunk-contest-at-mcdonalds-all-american-game|title=Utah's Frank Jackson wins Jamfest dunk contest at McDonald's All-American Game|work=www.usatodayhss.com|access-date=March 28, 2016}} and in the all-star game on March 30, 2016, at the United Center in Chicago, IL, scoring 19 points en route to earning Co-MVP honors alongside teammate Josh Jackson (no relation), who also had 19 for the victorious West team{{Cite web|url=http://www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com/aag/en/MediaCenter/2016/2016-game-materials/2016-Boy-Results.html|title=McDonald's – All American Games|access-date=April 3, 2016|archive-date=November 10, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110004954/http://www.mcdonaldsallamerican.com/aag/en/MediaCenter/2016/2016-game-materials/2016-Boy-Results.html|url-status=dead}} In April, Jackson was selected to play at the 2016 Jordan Brand Classic.{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/duke/article/frank-jackson-leaves-jordan-brand-classic-with-head-injury-44836857/|title=Frank Jackson leaves Jordan Brand Classic with head injury|last=Lykins|first=Chad|date=April 15, 2016|website=247Sports|access-date=August 24, 2023}}{{dead link|date=April 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}

Jackson was rated as a five-star recruit and considered a top-ten prospect in the 2016 class.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/class/2016|title=Class of 2016 ESPN 100|website=ESPN|access-date=August 24, 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/Season/2016-Basketball/CompositeRecruitRankings/?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool/|title=2016 Top Basketball Recruits|website=247Sports|access-date=August 24, 2023}} He was ranked as the No. 10 overall recruit by ESPN, as well as the No.12 recruit by Scout.com in the 2016 high school class.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/player/_/id/186662/frank-jackson|title=Frank Jackson – Basketball Recruiting – Player Profiles|date=May 31, 2016|website=ESPN.com|access-date=May 31, 2016}}{{Cite web|url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2016/frank-jackson-441|title=Frank Jackson, 2016 Point guard – Rivals.com|website=n.rivals.com|access-date=May 31, 2016}}{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/player/frank-jackson-42989/high-school-71471/|title=Frank Jackson, Lone Peak, Point guard|website=247Sports|access-date=August 24, 2023}}

=Recruiting=

Jackson was recruited by Duke, Arizona, Arizona State, BYU, Maryland, Stanford, UCLA, and Utah. He originally committed to BYU as a freshman but backed out after receiving interest from other schools.{{cite news|last1=Falk|first1=Aaron|title=Prep basketball: Lone Peak guard Frank Jackson ready to make college choice|url=http://www.sltrib.com/home/2895978-155/prep-basketball-lone-peak-guard-frank?fullpage=1|access-date=October 12, 2015|work=Salt Lake Tribune|date=August 31, 2015}} On September 1, 2015, Jackson committed to Duke University.{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/13560458/sg-frank-jackson-no-14-recruit-espn-class-2016-commits-duke-blue-devils|title=Frank Jackson commits to Duke|last=Rankin|first=Reggie|date=September 1, 2015|website=ESPN.com|access-date=September 1, 2015}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.sbnation.com/college-basketball/2015/9/1/9240521/frank-jackson-recruiting-duke-basketball-five-star|title=5-star PG Frank Jackson commits to Duke, gives Coach K another terrifying recruiting class|last=O'DONNELL|first=Ricky|date=September 1, 2015|website=SB Nation|access-date=August 24, 2023}}{{cite magazine|url=https://www.si.com/college/2015/09/01/frank-jackson-five-star-commits-duke-blue-devils|title=Duke lands yet another elite recruit in five-star point guard Frank Jackson|last=Johnson|first=Chris|date=September 1, 2015|magazine=Sports Illustrated|access-date=August 24, 2023}}

{{College Athlete Recruit Entry

| recruit = Frank Jackson

| position = PG

| hometown = Alpine, UT

| highschool = Lone Peak High School

| feet = 6

| inches = 4

| weight = 200

| 40 =

| commitdate = September 1, 2015

| scout stars = 5

| rivals stars = 5

| 247 stars = 5

| espn stars = 5

| espn grade = 96

}}

{{College Athlete Recruit End

| 40 =

| year = 2016

| rivals ref title = 2016 Duke Basketball Commitment List

| scout ref title = 2016 Duke Basketball Commitment List

| espn ref title = 2016 Duke Basketball Commitment List

| rivals school = duke

| rivals overall = 12

| scout overall = 13

| espn overall = 10

| bball = yes

}}

College career

On November 11, in his Duke debut, Jackson scored 18 points and 4 assist in a 94–49 win against Marist at the 2016 Hall of Fame Tip Off.{{Cite news|url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/dukes-least-known-freshman-star-powers-blue-devils-past-marist/|title=Duke's Frank Jackson powers Blue Devils past Marist|work=www.cbssports.com|access-date=November 11, 2016}} On November 12, Jackson put up 22 points and 4 rebounds in a 96–61 victory over Grand Canyon.{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400915222|title=Allen, Jefferson help No.1 Duke top Grand Canyon 96–61|work=ESPN|access-date=November 12, 2016}} On November 14, 2016, Jackson earned Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) freshman of the week honors.{{cite web|url=https://goduke.com/news/2016/11/14/211295661.aspx|title=Jackson Named ACC Freshman of the Week|date=November 14, 2016|website=GoDuke.com|publisher=Duke Blue Devils|access-date=August 29, 2023}} On November 19, Jackson scored 17 points in a 78–68 win over Penn State.{{cite web|url=https://goduke.com/news/2016/11/19/211308907.aspx|title=Jackson, Jefferson Lead Duke Past Penn State 78-68|date=November 19, 2016|publisher=Duke Athletics|access-date=August 24, 2023}} On November 23, the Blue Devils defeated William & Mary 88–67 behind Jackson's 19 points.{{Cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2016/11/23/allen-jackson-lead-no-6-duke-past-tribe-88-67/94370428/|title=Grayson Allen, Frank Jackson lead No.3 Duke past William & Mary|work=www.usatoday.com|access-date=November 23, 2018}} On January 4, he scored 15 points and 4 assist in a 110–57 blowout win against Georgia Tech.{{Cite news|url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=400915356|title=Allen returns, Duke tops GA Tech 110–57 in Coach K's sendoff|work=ESPN|access-date=January 4, 2017}} On February 28, Jackson scored a season-high 22 points while shooting 3–4 from deep range in a 75–70 victory over Florida State.{{Cite news|url=https://www.jacksonville.com/sports/florida-state-seminoles/2017-02-28/frank-jackson-scores-22-no-17-duke-tops-no-15-florida|title=Frank Jackson scores 22 points as No.17 Duke tops No.15 Florida State|work=www.jacksonville.com|access-date=February 28, 2017}} On March 8, Jackson tallied 20 points while shooting 7–10 from the field in a 79–72 win against Clemson.{{Cite news|url=https://www.apnews.com/dfd2d99003574b5b8a03f7becdc7b20a|title=Kennard comes thru late for No.14 Duke against Clemson|work=www.apnews.com|access-date=March 8, 2017}} On March 10, Jackson scored 15 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in a 93–83 win over rival North Carolina in the semi-finals of the ACC tournament.{{Cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaab/2017/03/10/no-14-duke-races-past-no-6-unc-93-83-in-acc-semifinals/99039962/|title=Duke wins ACC tournament rubber match vs. UNC|work=www.usatoday.com|access-date=March 11, 2017}} On March 11, Duke would go on to defeat Notre Dame 75–69 in the ACC Tournament championship game.{{cite web|url=https://goduke.com/news/2017/3/12/211517766.aspx|title=ACC Champs! Duke Tops Notre Dame 75-69 For 20th Title|date=March 11, 2017|website=GoDuke.com|publisher=Duke Blue Devils|access-date=August 29, 2023}} In his only season at Duke, Jackson started 16 of 36 games and averaged 10.9 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists and shot 40 percent from behind the arc and 54 percent on 2-point shots.{{Cite web|url=https://theacc.com/news/2017/2/3/5894d84ce4b0a19b0eb20594_131480913455687395.aspx?path=mbball|title=Freshman Focus: Frank Jackson|date=February 3, 2017|website=theacc.com|publisher=Atlantic Coast Conference|access-date=March 21, 2017}}

On May 12, 2017, he announced that he was signing with an agent, forgoing his three remaining collegiate seasons.{{cite news|last1=Norlander|first1=Matt|title=2017 NBA Draft: Frank Jackson is leaving Duke early as a surprising one-and-done|url=http://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/2017-nba-draft-frank-jackson-is-leaving-duke-early-as-a-surprising-one-and-done/|access-date=June 3, 2017|work=CBS Sports|date=May 12, 2017}}

Professional career

=New Orleans Pelicans (2017–2020)=

On June 22, 2017, Jackson was drafted 31st overall by the Charlotte Hornets but was quickly traded to the New Orleans Pelicans for cash considerations.{{Cite news|url= https://www.nba.com/pelicans/news/pelicans-acquire-draft-rights-frank-jackson|title=Pelicans Acquire Draft Rights to Frank Jackson|work=www.nba.com|access-date=June 22, 2017}} On July 11, 2017, Jackson signed with the Pelicans.{{Cite news|url=https://www.nba.com/amp/pelicans/news/pelicans-sign-frank-jackson|title=Pelicans Sign Frank Jackson|work=www.nba.com|access-date=July 11, 2017}} After the draft he underwent foot surgery and was ruled out until January but, in January, Jackson underwent a second surgery on his foot and was ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Jackson made his summer league debut on July 6, 2018, where he recorded 13 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. Early in the second half he suffered a left ankle sprain and was ruled for out the rest of the Tournament. Jackson made his NBA debut on October 17, 2018, in the Pelicans' season opener against the Houston Rockets recording 2 minutes off the bench. The Pelicans went on to win 131–112.

On January 7, 2019, Jackson tallied a then career-high 17 points and drained three three-pointers against the Memphis Grizzlies in only 19 minutes off the bench. The Pelicans came out victorious in that game winning 114–95. On February 2, Jackson topped his previous career-high with 25 points on 10–20 shooting in a 113–108 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.{{Cite web |title=Frank Jackson 2018-19 Stats per Game - NBA |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/player/gamelog/_/id/4065651/year/2019 |access-date=2024-02-20 |website=ESPN |language=en}}

On November 1, 2019, Jackson scored 21 points in a 122–107 win against the Denver Nuggets.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401160709|title=Pelicans beat Nuggets for first victory of season|date=November 1, 2019|website=ESPN.com|access-date=April 12, 2020}} On November 14, Jackson tallied 23 points and two assists in a 132–127 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.{{Cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/nba/recap?gameId=401160806|title=Holiday's 36 points push Pelicans past Clippers|date=November 14, 2019|website=ESPN.com|access-date=April 12, 2020}}

=Detroit Pistons (2020–2022)=

On December 4, 2020, Jackson signed a contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/thunder/news/jackson-201204|title=Thunder Signs Frank Jackson|work=NBA.com|date=December 4, 2020|access-date=December 5, 2020}} On December 21, Jackson was waived by the Thunder.{{Cite web|date=December 21, 2020|title=Thunder Waives Frank Jackson|url=https://www.nba.com/thunder/release/frank-jackson-201221|access-date=December 22, 2020|website=OKC Official Website}}

On December 27, Jackson signed a two-way contract with the Detroit Pistons.{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/pistons/news/detroit-pistons-sign-frank-jackson-two-way-contract |title=Detroit Pistons Sign Frank Jackson to a Two-Way Contract |website=NBA.com |date=December 27, 2020 |access-date=December 27, 2020}}

Jackson signed a two-year extension with the Pistons in August 2021.{{cite web|url=https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nba/pistons/2021/08/10/detroit-pistons-frank-jackson-contract/5505478001/ |title=Detroit Pistons re-sign Frank Jackson to two-year contract |website=Freep.com |date=August 10, 2021 |access-date=August 13, 2021}} On June 29, 2022, the Pistons declined their team option on Jackson, making him a free agent.{{cite tweet|author=Pistons PR|user=Pistons_PR|number=1542213814552346625|title=The Detroit Pistons have exercised the team option for the contract of Hamidou Diallo while Cory Joseph has opted in to return for the 2022–23 NBA season. The Pistons have declined the options for the contracts of Luka Garza and Frank Jackson for the upcoming season. #Pistons|date=June 29, 2022|access-date=June 29, 2022}}

On September 20, 2022, Jackson signed a non-guaranteed deal with the Phoenix Suns.{{Cite web |title=Frank Jackson Signs With Suns |url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2022/09/frank-jackson-to-sign-with-suns.html |access-date=2022-09-23 |website=Hoops Rumors |date=September 20, 2022 |language=en-US}} He was later waived by the Suns on October 11, after appearing in two preseason games.{{Cite web |title=Frank Jackson Waived By Suns |url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2022/10/frank-jackson-waived-by-suns.html |access-date=2022-10-12 |website=Hoops Rumors |date=October 11, 2022 |language=en-US}}

=Salt Lake City Stars / Utah Jazz (2022–2023)=

On October 23, 2022, Jackson joined the Salt Lake City Stars training camp roster.{{cite web|url=https://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/stars-announce-2022-23-training-camp-roster/n-5892964|title=Stars Announce 2022–23 Training Camp Roster|website=oursportscentral.com|date=October 23, 2022|access-date=October 23, 2022}} He was named to the G League's inaugural Next Up Game for the 2022–23 season.{{Cite web |title=Wolves' Garza And Ignite's Henderson Named Captains For NBA G League Next Up Game |url=https://gleague.nba.com/news/wolves-garza-and-ignites-henderson-named-captains-for-nba-g-league-next-up-game |access-date=March 8, 2023 |website=NBA G League}}

On February 22, 2023, Jackson signed a 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz.{{cite web|title=Utah Jazz Sign Dunn and Jackson to 10-Day Contracts|url=https://www.nba.com/jazz/news/utah-jazz-sign-dunn-and-jackson-to-10-day-contracts|website=NBA.com|date=February 22, 2023|access-date=February 22, 2023}}

On March 4, 2023, Jackson was reacquired by the Salt Lake City Stars.{{cite web|title=2022–23 NBA G League Transactions|url=https://gleague.nba.com/22-23-nba-g-league-transactions|website=NBA.com|access-date=March 4, 2023}}

=LDLC ASVEL (2023)=

On July 7, 2023, Jackson signed with LDLC ASVEL of the French LNB Pro A and the EuroLeague.{{cite web|title=Frank JACKSON a choisi LDLC ASVEL!|url=https://ldlcasvel.com/frank-jackson-a-choisi-ldlc-asvel/|website=LDLCASVEL.com|date=July 7, 2023|access-date=July 7, 2023|language=French}}

On November 15, 2023, ASVEL announced that the club was parting ways with Jackson. In six EuroLeague appearances with ASVEL, Jackson averaged 10.3 points (75% 2FG, 32% 3FG), 1.8 rebounds, and 1.3 assists.{{Cite web|url=https://basketnews.com/news-197409-frank-jackson-asvel-officially-part-ways.html|title=Frank Jackson, ASVEL officially part ways|date=November 15, 2023|website=BasketNews}}

=Shanxi Loongs (2023–2024)=

On November 29, 2023, Jackson signed with Shanxi Loongs of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).{{cite web |title=签约猛将富兰克林·杰克逊山西男篮再添“火力点” |url=http://www.tynews.com.cn/system/2023/11/30/030688130.shtml |publisher=太原晚报 |access-date=23 November 2024 |date=29 November 2023}} In February 2024, he left the team.{{cite web |title=Loongs cut Jackson |url=https://www.asia-basket.com/China/news/856507/Loongs-cut-Jackson |website=Eurobasket.com |access-date=23 November 2024 |date=29 February 2024}}

=Nanterre 92 (2024)=

On June 18, 2024, he signed with Nanterre 92 of the LNB Pro A.{{Cite web|url=https://www.nanterre92.com/jackson-premiere-recrue/|title=Jackson première recrue|last=|first=|date=June 18, 2024|website=nanterre92.com|publisher=|language=fr|access-date=June 28, 2024}}

=Jiangsu Dragons (2024–present)=

On November 23, 2024, Jackson signed with Jiangsu Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).{{cite web |title=小外援史密斯因家庭变故离队，江苏肯帝亚官宣新外援 |url=https://www.yangtse.com/zncontent/4161283.html |publisher=扬子晚报/紫牛新闻 |access-date=23 November 2024 |date=23 November 2024}}

Career statistics

=NBA=

==Regular season==

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2018}}

| style="text-align:left;"| New Orleans

| 61 || 16 || 19.2 || .434 || .314 || .740 || 2.2 || 1.1 || .4 || .0 || 8.1

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2019}}

| style="text-align:left;"| New Orleans

| 59 || 2 || 13.5 || .405 || .326 || .747 || 1.4 || 1.0 || .3 || .1 || 6.3

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2020}}

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

| 40 || 6 || 18.5 || .457 || .407 || .813 || 2.2 || .9 || .4 || .0 || 9.8

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2021}}

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

| 53 || 7 || 22.0 || .402 || .308 || .827 || 1.6 || 1.0 || .5 || .2 || 10.6

| style="text-align:left;"| {{nbay|2022}}

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

| 1 || 0 || 5.1 || .000 || .000 || {{sort|-|–}} || 2.0 || 1.0 || .0 || .0 || .0

|- class="sortbottom"

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

| 214 || 31 || 18.1 || .421 || .332 || .786 || 1.8 || 1.0 || .4 || .1 || 8.5

=EuroLeague=

| style="text-align:left;"| 2023–24

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

| 6 || 4 || 20.2 || .511 || .320 || .727 || 1.8 || 1.3 || .5 || {{sort|-|—}} || 10.3 || 7.0

|- class="sortbottom"

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

| 6 || 4 || 20.2 || .511 || .320 || .727 || 1.8 || 1.3 || .5 || {{sort|-|—}} || 10.3 || 7.0

=College=

| style="text-align:left;"| 2016–17

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

| 36 || 16 || 24.9 || .473 || .395 || .755 || 2.5 || 1.7 || 0.6 || 0.1 || 10.9

Personal life

Jackson is the son of former Utah state senator Al Jackson, and the second-oldest of five children.{{Cite news|url= http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=211021288&DB_OEM_ID=4200&Q_SEASON=2016|title=Frank Jackson bio – Duke Blue Devils|work=www.goduke.com|access-date=August 15, 2019}} Jackson is a Republican. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he has lived in Oregon and the Maryland suburbs, where his father worked as a lobbyist for the aerospace industry.{{cite news|last1=Norlander|first1=Matt|title=The recruit who could be Duke's next Jabari Parker ... with a political twist|url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/eye-on-college-basketball/25260368/son-of-a-senator-duke-target-and-mormon-raised-frank-jackson-has-quite-a-story|access-date=October 12, 2015|work=CBS Sports|date=August 5, 2015}} He currently resides in Sundance, Utah.