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WNBA Names LVFL Jackson To All-Rookie Team
October 03, 2024 | Women's Basketball
The WNBA announced its 2024 All-Rookie Team on Thursday, and LVFL and Los Angeles Sparks forward Rickea Jackson was selected for the honor.
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She joins WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark (Indiana), Angel Reese (Chicago), Kamilla Cardoso (Chicago) and Leonie Fiebich (New York) on the squad.
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The distinction comes after Jackson was named to the Associated Press WNBA All-Rookie Team on Sept. 22. A standout at UT from 2022-24, she was chosen No. 4 overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Sparks and gives Tennessee a member on the league's all-rookie squad for the second year in a row.
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A three-time Coaches All-SEC First Team recipient and four-time WBCA All-America Honorable Mention choice, Jackson is the eighth Lady Vol to be named to a WNBA All-Rookie Team. She follows previous honorees Jordan Horston (2023), Diamond DeShields (2018), Glory Johnson (2012), Candace Parker (2008), Nicky Anosike (2008), Tamika Catchings (2002) and Chamique Holdsclaw (1999).
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Jackson, who was in the starting lineup for 35 of 40 games this season, played 28.8 minutes per contest and averaged 13.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists for the Sparks. The 6-foot-2 Tennessee product became the third WNBA rookie ever, joining Cynthia Cooper and Seimone Augustus, and first since 2006 to record a season shooting at least 45 percent from the field, 34 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line with a minimum of 400 points.
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Only Dearica Hamby had a higher scoring average (17.3) and more starts (40) and average minutes played (33.7) for Los Angeles than the rookie. As a scorer, Jackson registered double figures on 28 occasions, tallying 20 points or more six times. Her season best of 25 came on Aug. 25 at Dallas, when she connected on nine of 15 attempts from the field, including 6-of-8 marksmanship from three-point land in a 37-minute outing. She added four assists, three rebounds, three blocks and two steals vs. the Wings as well.
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As the No. 4 selection in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Jackson became the 46th Lady Vol taken in all WNBA Drafts and the 44th in drafts featuring only college players. She was the 21st Lady Vol taken in the first round (19th in college-only drafts) and gave UT first-round picks in four consecutive drafts for the first time in the program's rich history. She followed Jordan Horston (2023, 9th, Seattle), Rae Burrell (2022, 9th, Los Angeles) and Rennia Davis (9th, Minnesota, 2021) in that run.
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She joins WNBA Rookie of the Year Caitlin Clark (Indiana), Angel Reese (Chicago), Kamilla Cardoso (Chicago) and Leonie Fiebich (New York) on the squad.
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The distinction comes after Jackson was named to the Associated Press WNBA All-Rookie Team on Sept. 22. A standout at UT from 2022-24, she was chosen No. 4 overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft by the Sparks and gives Tennessee a member on the league's all-rookie squad for the second year in a row.
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A three-time Coaches All-SEC First Team recipient and four-time WBCA All-America Honorable Mention choice, Jackson is the eighth Lady Vol to be named to a WNBA All-Rookie Team. She follows previous honorees Jordan Horston (2023), Diamond DeShields (2018), Glory Johnson (2012), Candace Parker (2008), Nicky Anosike (2008), Tamika Catchings (2002) and Chamique Holdsclaw (1999).
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Jackson, who was in the starting lineup for 35 of 40 games this season, played 28.8 minutes per contest and averaged 13.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists for the Sparks. The 6-foot-2 Tennessee product became the third WNBA rookie ever, joining Cynthia Cooper and Seimone Augustus, and first since 2006 to record a season shooting at least 45 percent from the field, 34 percent from beyond the arc and 80 percent from the free-throw line with a minimum of 400 points.
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Only Dearica Hamby had a higher scoring average (17.3) and more starts (40) and average minutes played (33.7) for Los Angeles than the rookie. As a scorer, Jackson registered double figures on 28 occasions, tallying 20 points or more six times. Her season best of 25 came on Aug. 25 at Dallas, when she connected on nine of 15 attempts from the field, including 6-of-8 marksmanship from three-point land in a 37-minute outing. She added four assists, three rebounds, three blocks and two steals vs. the Wings as well.
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As the No. 4 selection in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Jackson became the 46th Lady Vol taken in all WNBA Drafts and the 44th in drafts featuring only college players. She was the 21st Lady Vol taken in the first round (19th in college-only drafts) and gave UT first-round picks in four consecutive drafts for the first time in the program's rich history. She followed Jordan Horston (2023, 9th, Seattle), Rae Burrell (2022, 9th, Los Angeles) and Rennia Davis (9th, Minnesota, 2021) in that run.
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