BlueWhiteIllustrated.com – Auburn in final two for JUCO point guard
Looking to add a point guard in the late signing period, Auburn has targeted Panama City (Fla.) Gulf Coast Community College standout David Jackson.
Jackson is expected to choose between Auburn and Penn State.
The 6-foot-2, 180-pound Jackson has narrowed his list of offers to a final two.
“He is down to two schools – Auburn and Penn State,” said Gulf Coast head coach Jim Hatfield. “He really likes both of them. He’ll probably make his decision by Monday.”
Jackson recently visited Penn State. He officially visited Auburn in the fall.
A native of Germantown, Md., Jackson also considered offers from West Virginia and St. Bonaventure.
Jackson recently wrapped up an outstanding sophomore season averaging a 18.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.2 steals per game.
“He’s a strong, stocky point guard that can really shoot the ball,” said Hatfield. “He can penetrate and distribute the ball and is also a really good rebounder.”
Jackson shot an impressive 53.1 percent from the field, 55.3 percent from 3-point range and 82.8 percent from the free throw line. …