Josh Jackson, a standout basketball player from Houston County High School, has signed a full‑ride scholarship to play at Mercer University. The announcement follows a senior season in which he amassed 466 points, the second‑highest total on his team, and knocked down 51 three‑pointers while earning a place in the 1,000‑point club. His performance also secured him the Offensive Player of the Year honor in his district.
Jackson said the decision to stay near home was driven by family ties and a desire to honor his mother’s legacy at the university. “I chose Mercer because it lets me remain close to the community that shaped me and follow in my mother’s footsteps,” he explained.
Beyond the numbers, Jackson describes himself as a great basketball player, a better person on and off the court, a hard worker, and a great teammate. He acknowledges that he felt overlooked during his high school career, using that frustration as fuel to prove his worth.
Looking Ahead
At Mercer, Jackson plans to major in business, a choice that reflects his ambition to build a future beyond the hardwood. He is already preparing for the next chapter of his basketball journey, eager to contribute to the Bears’ lineup and to grow both as an athlete and as a student.
Coaches and teammates alike expect his leadership and scoring ability to make an immediate impact, and the university’s athletic department welcomed the commitment as a significant addition to the program.