Trayce Jackson-Davis declared for the 2022 NBA Draft. The Indiana forward is also maintaining his college eligibility.
Jackson-Davis is an American college basketball player who plays in the Big Ten Conference. He is a power forward for the Indiana Hoosiers. Trayce graduated from Center Grove High School, Greenwood, Indiana. He got ranked as the No. 30 recruit in the county in 2019.
Trayce got offered to play from multiple notable colleges and universities. He drew interests from Michigan State, Xaviers, Purdue, Ohio State, Indiana, and UCLA. However, he committed to play for the Indiana University Bloomington.
Trayce Jackson-Davis NBA Draft
Trayce Jackson-Davis announced on social media that he put his name in the 2022 NBA Draft. He stated that he is ready to continue the journey after much deliberation and prayers. He is still maintaining his college eligibility, along with the declaration for the 2022 NBA Draft.
If he is selected, Trayce can sign with an agent, and he will not have to forego his college eligibility. He can now attend the NBA draft combine in May when he gets selected. He could still return to college next season.
In the official statement, he thanked his coaches, family, teammates, and fans. He added the past three years with the Indiana Hoosiers have been a blessing.
The chances of Jackson-Davis’s NBA draft combine invite will disclose much information about his draft stock. As he has declared for the draft, he is now eligible to receive feedback from the coaches and work out for NBA teams.
According to Inside The Hall, the current mock draft projections might have him going undrafted, or in the second round.
The NBA Draft Combine will be held in Chicago from May 16-22. The 2022 NBA Draft will be held at the Barclays Center, Brooklyn, on June 23.
Who Are Trayce Jackson-Davis Parents?
Trayce Jackson-Davis’s parents are Dale Davis and Karla Jackson. He grew up with his mother, Karla, and his step-father, Raymond Jackson.
He used the last name Davis until his freshman year of high school. He then hyphenated his last name by adding Jackson. When he entered high school, he did not think it was fair to his step-father, who raised him.
Trayce has three siblings, one brother, TayvenJackson, and two sisters, ArielleJackson and CaidaDavis.
The 6-foot-9 inches power forward frequently posts pictures with his parents and family on his Instagram account.
Meet Trayce Jackson-Davis’ Dad Dale Davis
Trayce Jackson-Davis’s biological dad, DaleDavis, is a former NBA player. He played as the center and power forward. He got drafted in the 1991 NBA Draft by Indiana Pacers.
After spending nine years with the Pacers, he went on to play with the Portland Trail Blazers. Dale has also played with Golden State Warriors and Detroit Pistons. He officially retired after the 2006-2007 NBA season.
During his playing career, he won an NBA All-Star in 2000. He also won the First-team All-ACC in 1990 and Second-team All-ACC in 1991.