Merv Jackson
School:
Height:
6-3
Position:
Guard/Forward
Hometown:
Savannah, GA
High School:
Beach High School
- All-American Recognition: 1968 (United States Basketball Writers Association 1st Team, Converse 2nd Team, National Association of Basketball Coaches 3rd Team)
- Ranked 20th in the nation in scoring and tied for 20th in free-throw percentage in 1968
- Fourth-leading scorer for fourth-place team in 1966 NCAA Tournament (23-8 record)
- Averaged 10.5 points and 5.5 rebounds in four NCAA Tournament games in 1966 (2-2 record)
- Selected by the Phoenix Suns in ninth round of 1968 NBA draft (120th pick overall, did not play in league). Selected by the Los Angeles Stars in first five rounds of 1968 ABA draft.