Isaiah Jackson: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2025-2026NBA
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 38 | 16:47 | 6.4 | 5.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 2.5/4.3 58.5% | 2.5/4.3 58.9% | -/- 0.0% | 1.3/1.9 68.9% | 2.3 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 2.8 | 1.6 | -2.4 | 10.7 | 9.2 | 3.3 | 15.7% | 6.3 | 61.8% | 58.5% | 0.6% | 45.1% | 13.8% | 21.7% | 17.6% | 6.5% | 3.2% | -5.0 | 1.9% | 4.0% |
|  | 17 | 15:53 | 7.5 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 3.2/4.2 76.4% | 3.2/4.1 78.6% | -/0.1 0.0% | 1/1.8 54.8% | 1.6 | 3.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 4.1 | 15.7% | 5.9 | 74.1% | 76.4% | 2.8% | 43.1% | 11.8% | 22.2% | 17.0% | 9.4% | 2.7% | 6.0 | 1.8% | 6.5% |
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:27 | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | V 113-114 @ | NBA | |
| 22:44 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | V 119-94 vs  | NBA | |
| 17:23 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | V 129-96 vs  | NBA | |
| 15:21 | 10 | 6 | 2 | - | 1 | V 131-138 @  | NBA | |
| 19:09 | 13 | 6 | 1 | - | 1 | D 105-99 @  | NBA | |
| 19:23 | 10 | 6 | 1 | - | 1 | D 124-109 @ | NBA | |
| 16:35 | 11 | 1 | - | 1 | - | D 115-119 vs  | NBA |
Player Profile
Isaiah Jackson's journey resembles a quest for stability that ultimately led him toward defensive excellence. Before finding his footing with the Indiana Pacers, this center born in Pontiac moved through four different high schools, from Lutheran Northwest to Waterford Mott, including a stint at the prestigious SPIRE Academy where he played alongside LaMelo Ball and Rocket Watts.
This academic odyssey did not slow his rapid development. As a senior, Jackson dominated the paint with impressive numbers: 19.1 points, 13 rebounds and 7.7 blocks per game, earning him a selection to the Jordan Brand Classic and five-star recruit status. His commitment to the University of Kentucky confirmed his potential, with a single season proving enough to establish himself as a national defensive force while developing his offensive game.
Selected 22nd overall in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Lakers and immediately traded to the Pacers, Jackson quickly justified that confidence. His debut on October 23, 2021 against Miami was just a taste of things to come, culminating in a 26-point performance against the Clippers on January 31, 2022. His exceptional athleticism and ability to protect the rim make him a formidable defender, capable of changing the game with a highlight-reel block.
The Achilles tendon rupture suffered on November 1, 2024 represents a major challenge in his young career. But at just 22 years old, Jackson has both the time and the qualities to come back stronger, armed with the kind of experience that forges the league's great defenders.
Honors & Championships
Isaiah Jackson established himself as a formidable defensive force from his very first college games, setting impressive standards that carried over into the NBA.
- Led the SEC with 2.6 blocks per game during the 2020-21 season
- Averaged 8.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.6 blocks over 25 games at Kentucky
- Recorded 65 blocks in a single college season, a team record that year
- Set a personal record of 8 blocks in a single game against Kansas
- Had multiple double-digit rebound games and two double-doubles in college
- Posted his NBA career high with 26 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks against the Clippers on January 31, 2022
Awards & Individual Honors
Isaiah Jackson quickly established himself as one of the most promising defenders of his generation from his very first steps on college courts.
- Named to the SEC All-Freshman Team (2020-21)
- Named to the SEC All-Defensive Team (2020-21)
- Participated in the prestigious Jordan Brand Classic as a high school senior
- Selected in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft (22nd overall pick)
