BG Göttingen signs British top scorer Zach Jackson!

BG Göttingen signs British top scorer Zach Jackson!

The BG Göttingen basketball team has announced an exciting new addition. Zach Jackson, a talented player, moves to the Violets from Leicester Riders, the current English champions. With a one-year contract with the Göttingen team, the 27-year-old will not only demonstrate his versatility as a guard and forward, but also bring a breath of fresh air into the game.

Zach Jackson, 1.98 meters tall and weighing 88 kilograms, made a name for himself in the British Super League last season. He was second on the scoring list with an average of 17.8 points per game. There were also 5.1 rebounds and 3.4 assists per encounter, which underlines his immense quality of play. Especially in the final game of the British Championship against the Newcastle Eagles, Jackson showed an impressive performance by contributing 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. This talent has not gone undiscovered - he was a teammate of Geno Crandall, and together they won the British double of league and cup in 2022. After three successful years in Leicester, where he recently impressed with a strong performance in the 2022/23 season, Jackson is now ready for the challenge in Göttingen.

A player with a lot of potential

BG coach Fabian Strauß emphasizes that Jackson not only fits well into the team athletically, but also in terms of personality. His flexibility on the field will be of great importance for the team's upcoming challenges. Strauss plans to introduce another import player, specifically a point guard, in the near future. In addition to Jackson, an athletic small forward and a big man will be added to the roster. These plans show that the Violets are preparing for a promising season, which, according to the FIBA ​​Basketball Migration Report 2024, will also be marked by increasing international transfers.

The 2023-24 season saw a record-breaking 13,149 international transfers in basketball. This shows that the sport is becoming more and more global and that BG Göttingen is also actively taking part in it with international talents like Zach Jackson. The USA remains the largest exporter of players, which Jackson's move from Leicester to Göttingen only underlines.

A look into the future

With seven German players in the squad, including Julius Böhmer, Hendrik Drescher and Daniel Kirchner, BG Göttingen will offer a balanced mix of experience and talent. There is a lot of anticipation for the coming season and Jackson could quickly prove to be a key player. At a time when basketball is experiencing incredible momentum internationally, BG Göttingen will certainly be a team to be proud of.

The fans and supporters are excited to see what further signings will follow and how the team will fare in the coming season. Zach Jackson's move to Göttingen could be the first step towards a successful season for the violets.