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Chad Jackson - 2010-11 Men's Basketball Roster
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Chad Jackson
- Year:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Guard
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-4 / 185
- Hometown:
- Georgetown, Ky.
- High School:
- Scott County
- Reached five points in nine games, five rebounds in seven games and three assists in three games
- Made JMU career debut with four points, seven rebounds, four assists, and a steal at No. 3 Kansas State
- 21 minutes with three points on FTs vs. Eastern Michigan
- Six points and three rebounds against Marshall
- Six points in balanced win over Towson
- Five points and five boards in win over Georgia State
- Four points, three rebounds, and season-high three steals vs. George Mason
- Six points, two rebounds, three assists, and three steals with key defense down the stretch in win over Drexel
- Career-high nine points in home loss to VCU
- Four boards and four points in road win at Towson
- Four points and three assists in BacketBusters win over Miami
- Six points and four rebounds in JMU's road win at VCU
- Eight points and five rebounds in first round loss at Davidson in the CBI Tournament
Before JMU:
- Played for Billy Hicks at Scott County High School
- Also played AAU for David McFarland with Shining Star Sports
- First Team All-State and Finalist for Mr. Basketball as a senior
- First Team All-State senior year along with Second Team All-State as a sophomore and junior
- Averaged 16.6 points and 6.2 rebounds while leading Cardinals to a 30-7 record and state semifinals of the Kentucky High School Athletic Association
- Named to KHSAA State All-Tournament Team after averaging 17.7 points in three games
- Ranked 96th -best high school shooting guard prospect by ESPN
- As a junior, Scott County went 30-4
- 43rd District and 11th Region Champions
- Toyota Classic Champions
- Final Four Beachball Classic
- Final Four Kentucky State Tournament
- Won Kentucky State Championship with Shining Star Sports
- All-Tournament Beachball Classic as a senior and All-Tournament Toyota Classic junior and senior years
- All-District and All-Region all four years
- Played first two scholastic seasons at Rose Hill Christian School in Ashland, Ky.
- MVP of All-A Championship and All-Tournament Team All-A State as a sophomore
- Honor Roll student
Personal:
- Son of Joy and Roger Berry
- Undeclared major
- Enjoys listening to music
- Cousin of Shelvin Mack, Butler University guard
Getting to know Chad...
Why did you choose JMU?
Coaches and campus
What is your favorite thing about JMU?
Campus
What are your plans after JMU?
Play ball or own a business
What are your hobbies outside of basketball?
Music
Who is the most influential person in your life?
My mom
Who influenced you to get involved in basketball?
Myself
What are your goals this season? Both individually and as a team
Just to contribute and make it to the NCAA Tournament
Most memorable basketball moment? (JMU, AAU, HS, etc.)
Playing at State (Rupp Arena)
What team do you look forward to playing more than any other?
Kansas State
What's the best advice you've ever received?
Never give up
What advice would you have for someone aspiring to play college basketball?
Work hard
What's your pre-game ritual?
Listen to Wayne and Drake
What do you enjoy most about playing your position?
Just moving and driving to the basket
When you leave JMU basketball, how do you want to be remembered?
As a team player
Who do you consider your biggest supporter at games?
My parents
What are you going to miss most about JMU when you graduate?
The atmosphere
Who is the funniest person on the team? Trevon Flores
Who is the most fashionable on the team? Devon Moore
If you could be on a reality show, which would you choose? Jersey Shore
If you could be a superhero, what would you want your superpowers to be? Read minds
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would it be? Wiz Khalifa
What can't you live without? Music
Favorite
NFL team: Titans
NBA team: Heat
MLB team: Reds
Sports Figure: Lebron
TV Show: Everybody Hates Chris
Class: Math
Color: Orange
Movie: He Got Game
Song: The Resistance- Drake
Food: Pizza
Vehicle: Charger
Place to eat on campus: Dukes
Website: Facebook
Pick one
Friends or Seinfeld: Friends
Wheel of Fortune or Jeopardy: Jeopardy
Soccer or Baseball: Soccer
Apple or Dell: Apple
Qdoba or Chipotle: Qdoba
McDonalds or Burger King: McDonalds
Kobe or Lebron: Lebron
































