- Name: Trayce Jackson-Davis
- Position: Forward
- Recruiting Class: 2019
- Age: 24 years old
- Birthday: February 22, 2000
- Hometown: Greenwood, Ind.
- High School: Center Grove High School
- AAU Team: Spiece Indy Heat
- Height: 6’9″ (175 cm)
- Weight: 245 lbs (111 kg)
- Jersey Number: #4, #23
- Education: Sports Marketing
Trayce Jackson-Davis Biography
Trayce Jackson-Davis is an American basketball player from Greenwood, Indiana who plays for Indiana University. A high school star for Center Grove, he was the 3rd best prospect in Indiana and a top 30 prospect in the nation in the 2019 class. Jackson-Davis was the 31st IU recruit to be named a McDonald’s All-American. Upon arriving on campus, Jackson-Davis immediately became an integral piece for the Hoosiers.
Trayce Jackson-Davis Seasons with the Hoosiers
20-12 (9-11 Big Ten)
12-15 (7-12 Big Ten)
0-0 (0-0 Big Ten)
Trayce Jackson-Davis High School Career and Recruiting
Trayce Jackson-Davis is the son of former Indiana Pacer Dale Davis; however, he was raised primarily by his mother Karla Jackson and stepfather Raymond Jackson. Therefore, in high school, he decided to hyphenate his name, adding Jackson, to honor his stepfather.
A native of Greenwood, Indiana, Jackson-Davis attended nearby Center Grove High School. He first began gaining traction during an impressive junior season, where he averaged 21.9 points, 9.4 rebounds, 4.1 blocks, and 2.6 assists per game. He also shot 67% from the field in route to Center Grove’s 20-win season and sectional title. As a senior, the team advanced to the Class 4A state tournament semi-finals. Jackson-Davis had another great season, averaging 21.6 points, 9.3 rebounds, 2.9 blocks, 1.7 assists, and 1.0 steals per game.
Jackson-Davis played for the United States in the 2018 FIBA Under-18 Americas Championship, helping the US win the gold-medal. He was also a star for the AAU team Spiece Indy Heat.
In March 2019, Jackson-Davis was named the Indiana Gatorade Player of the Year. The award celebrates not only his athletic achievements, but also his academic prowess and charitable nature. During high school, he maintained a B average and routinely volunteered as a youth basketball coach and at the Wheeler Mission Center, which helps assist the homeless and people in need.
Jackson-Davis was named to the 2019 McDonald’s All-American game (contributing 7 points and 5 rebounds in 14 minutes of action). He became the 31st IU recruit to be named as a McDonald’s All-American. He also played in the Jordan Brand Classic.
Trayce Jackson-Davis was the 30th best prospect in the country and 3rd highest ranked prospect in the state of Indiana for the 2019 class, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. The future Hoosier reportedly had offers from 16 schools, including Ohio State, Purdue, Memphis, Butler, and Georgia. His final three schools were narrowed down to IU, Michigan State, and UCLA.
Commenting on why he chose IU, Jackson-Davis said, “They always shown how invested they are. They went above and beyond. They made sure that they were first to every event that I went to, every game, every practice and anytime that [they] could come see me, they made sure that they were the first to do so. They really showed how badly they really wanted me, and I also think that they need me, so it isn’t just a place that wants but also a place that needs me.”
