Vance Jackson, who committed to Arkansas and coach Eric Musselman on Wednesday, began his college career at UConn, where he averaged 8.1 points on 41 percent shooting and 3.8 rebounds over 26 minutes per game. He transferred to New Mexico following his freshman season.
Jackson, who stands 6-9, 230 pounds, had a career year in his first season with the Lobos, averaging 13.1 points and 7.0 rebounds per game to go with 2.7 assists. His numbers dipped slightly in Year 2 at New Mexico, but he scored in double figures in the team's last six games, including a 26-point, 12-rebound outing against San Jose State in the Mountain West Conference Tournament.