Isaiah Jackson is one of the most athletic players to pass through Lexington under John Calipari. His stats don’t pop off the page, but his athleticism sure does. In what will be his first year in the NBA, Jackson has a massive learning curve ahead of him while his sheer defensive talent may earn him minutes right away.
Here’s what to expect from Kentucky’s lone first-round pick of the 2021 NBA Draft:
Preseason
Isaiah Jackson’s seven on-court appearances (five in Summer League + two preseason games) thus far with the Indiana Pacers resemble exactly what the 6-foot-10 19-year-old was for Kentucky.