Trayce Jackson-Davis

Born on February 22, 2000, Trayce Jackson-Davis, originally named Davis, is a well-known professional basketball player hailing from America. Presently, he showcases his spectacular skills for the Golden State Warriors, a renowned team of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Prior to his successful professional career, Jackson-Davis significantly contributed to college basketball as a player for the Indiana Hoosiers. During the 2023 NBA Draft, he was selected as the 57th overall pick.

Jackson-Davis’s high school years were spent at Center Grove High School, located in Greenwood, Indiana. In his junior year, 2017-2018, he managed an impressive record by averaging 21.9 points, 9.4 rebounds, 4.1 blocks, and 2.6 assists per game. He achieved a field shooting record of 67.0 percent leading his team to a series of victories, which included a 20-win season, county and sectional titles, and reaching the 4A regional final. He simultaneously played for the Spiece Indy Heat in Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball, recording an average of 19.1 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game while maintaining a field shooting average of 59.1%.

During his senior years, Jackson-Davis successfully led the Trojans to secure a spot in the Class 4A state tournament semifinals with a 21-8 record. With consistent performances and remarkable skills, he secured 1,768 career points. His accolades during high school included being named a McDonald’s All-American in 2019. Jackson-Davis acquired considerable reputation as a four-star recruit and was heavily pursued by high-profile schools, including Indiana, Michigan State, and UCLA, among others. On November 30, 2018, Jackson-Davis finally decided to join Indiana for college basketball.

Making his college debut for Indiana during the 2019-2020 season, Jackson-Davis scored eight points and took six rebounds in a match against Western Illinois. He earned the Big Ten co-freshman of the week title and remained consistent with his outstanding performances. Jackson-Davis exhibited significant growth as a player through his college years. During his sophomore year, 2020-2021, he averaged 19.1 points and 9.0 rebounds per game, earning several awards and recognitions.

In his junior year, following the induction of Mike Woodson as the coach for the Hoosiers, Jackson-Davis announced his return to his team. His personal best came when he hit a career-high 43 points in a match against Marshall establishing a significant record in Indiana’s basketball history. By the end of his junior season, Jackson-Davis was named to the Second Team All-Big Ten and the Big Ten All-Defensive Team, making remarkable overall achievements.

Jackson-Davis’s senior year, the 2022–23 season, brought him more recognition and accolades. He showed exceptional skills, recording a personal average of 23 points, over 14 rebounds, and over three blocks shots, an achievement shared with only Shaquille O’Neal and Tim Duncan over 25 years. His season’s performance was noteworthy with career-best scores in points (20.9), rebounds (10.8), assists (4.0), and blocked shots (2.9). As he ended his college career, he earned significant recognition, including national awards and records. Jackson-Davis was named to several watch lists and was honored with the Karl Malone Award for the nation’s top power forward. His success at Indiana established his reputation as an exceptional player, making him the program’s leader in rebounds (1,143) and blocked shots (270), taking the third position in the all-time scoring list (2,258), and third in double-doubles (50).

Jackson-Davis also represented the United States under-18 basketball team at the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship, aiding his team in securing the gold medal.

Post-college, Jackson-Davis was drafted 57th overall by the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the 2023 NBA Draft. He made his regular-season debut against the Sacramento Kings proving his worth with remarkable performances on the court, even during his rookie season.

Jackson-Davis’s personal life is characterized by strong family ties. Although the biological son of Dale Davis, a former Indiana Pacers power forward/center, he was raised primarily by his mother and stepfather, Raymond Jackson, a former NFL running back. Upon entering high school, Jackson-Davis chose to hyphenate his last name to “Jackson-Davis” to honor both important figures in his life. He is the elder brother of Tayven Jackson, a talented football player.

Jackson-Davis doesn’t limit his accomplishment to the basketball court; he also shines academically and is highly regarded for his community service. He was honored as the Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year in 2019 for excelling in athletics, maintaining a solid B average, and volunteering as a youth basketball coach and at Wheeler Mission Center in Indianapolis, serving the homeless and those in need.