All-American Trayce Jackson-Davis declares for 2023 NBA draft
Indiana senior Trayce Jackson-Davis on Tuesday announced that he has declared for the 2023 NBA draft, ending a decorated four-year career with the program.
Jackson-Davis, who was the first Hoosier since 2013 to be named a consensus All-American, averaged 20.8 points, 10.8 rebounds, four assists and 2.9 blocks in 32 games. He ranked 19th nationally in scoring, 11th in rebounding and fifth in blocks (92).
The 6-foot-9 forward finished as the all-time leader in career rebounds (1,143) and blocks (270) and was third in points (2,258). He is one of five players in the history of the Big Ten to record at least 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.
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— TJD (@TrayceJackson) April 4, 2023
Jackson-Davis is considered to be a potential first-round pick this year after a tremendous campaign with the Hoosiers. He is projected to bring an all-around game to the next level as a player that can score and defend at a high level.
He initially opted to test the pre-draft process last year but was forced to withdraw from the combine after testing positive for the coronavirus. He announced shortly after withdrawing from the event that he would return to school for one last season.
The 23-year-old will have the opportunity to improve his draft stock through private workouts and the combine this year. He will be one of the older players in the draft and will bring experience and maturity with him to the next level.
