Ohio State got a much-needed lift to its backcourt Tuesday morning.
C.J. Jackson, a junior college point guard who played this past season at Eastern Florida State College, has committed to the Buckeyes. Jackson announced his decision on his Twitter account.
After the LONG process of recruiting. I have decided to continue my future at THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
— Cj (@C_Jack13) April 12, 2016
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Listed at 6-foot-1 and 170 pounds, Jackson hails from Charlotte, North Carolina and played a year of post-grad at the famed Montverde Academy. Jackson was originally committed to George Mason, but opted to go to a junior college after a coaching change.
Jackson chose Ohio State over reported offers from the likes of UConn, Missouri, UNLV, California and others.
During his one season at Eastern Florida State College, Jackson averaged 16.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game while shooting 45 percent from behind the 3-point line.
As a junior college transfer, Jackson is eligible to play immediately and has three years of eligibility remaining.
