Michigan basketball sophomore guard Zeb Jackson will enter the transfer portal
Michigan basketball is losing sophomore guard Zeb Jackson to the transfer portal.
Jackson, a former top-100 recruit in the 2020 class, had been away from the team for several weeks due to undisclosed personal reasons. He announced his decision to leave on Instagram late Monday night.
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“I want to start off by thanking the University of Michigan for the past two years,” Jackson wrote. “I really appreciate all of my coaches, teammates, mentors, and professors for taking care of me during my time here. I would also like to thank everyone who’s been checking on me and sending prayers my way!
“After the time I have taken away, I’ve decided to enter the transfer portal because I feel that’s what’s best for my future and my health! Again, thank you to everyone who supports me and my decision. I wish the best for my family here!!”
Jackson had been in and out of the picture for much of the season, stepping away from the team for personal reasons on more than one occasion. He scored a career-high eight points in the win over Southern Utah on Dec. 18 but had not played since.
Coach Juwan Howard said he hadn’t spoken to Jackson when asked for an update on the combo guard’s status last week.
Jackson appeared in 20 games over the last two seasons and finishes his career with averages of 3.3 points and 1.5 rebounds per game.
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Michigan basketball's Zeb Jackson to enter NCAA transfer portal
