Tennessee Women’s Basketball Star Rickea Jackson to Attend WNBA Draft 2024 in New York City

Tennessee women’s basketball star Rickea Jackson is set to make waves at the upcoming WNBA Draft 2024 in New York City. The 6-foot-2 forward has accepted an invitation to be present at the draft, where she is expected to be a top pick.

Jackson, who led the SEC in scoring this season with an impressive 20.2 points per game, has garnered attention from several WNBA teams. With a strong season under her belt, including a standout performance against ranked teams, Jackson has solidified her position as a top prospect in the draft.

The Indiana Fever hold the top pick in the draft, followed by Los Angeles, Chicago, Los Angeles again, and Dallas rounding out the top five. Jackson is projected to be taken as high as No. 3 by Chicago in various mock drafts, showcasing her potential as a first-round pick.

Throughout her collegiate career at Tennessee, Jackson has proven herself as a scoring powerhouse, recording 1,176 points in just 60 games. Her impressive stats against ranked teams and her ability to consistently deliver double-doubles and high-scoring games have set her apart as a standout player in the draft.

If selected in the first round, Jackson will join the ranks of the elite Lady Vols who have made their mark in the WNBA. With her scoring prowess and impressive career stats, Jackson is poised to make a significant impact at the professional level.

Fans can tune in to the WNBA Draft 2024 presented by State Farm on Monday night to see where Jackson’s next chapter in her basketball journey will take her. With her talent and determination, she is sure to shine bright in the WNBA.