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Destiny Jackson

Guard
WHITNEY M. YOUNG MAGNET HS
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
SENIOR
Height: 5-FOOT-6
Press Release

Peak Performance

21.1

Average Points (per game)

7.5

Average Rebounds (per game)

3.5

Average Assists (per game)

2.8

Average Steals (per game)
“Destiny was on another level in our game against them. She finds ways to make her teammates better on drives, dishes and kickouts. Then she crashes the boards. She is tremendous.”
Jeff Hamann
Head Coach - Maine South High
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Athletic Excellence

The 5-foot-6 senior guard averaged 21.1 points and 7.5 rebounds per game this past season, leading the Dolphins (25-9) to the Class 4A sectional championship game. Jackson also averaged 3.5 assists and 2.8 steals per game. A three-time First Team All-State selection and a McDonald’s All-American Game nominee, Jackson is ranked as the nation’s No. 25 recruit in the Class of 2025 by ESPN. She concluded her prep basketball career with 2,204 points. 

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Academic Achievement

Jackson has maintained a 3.08 GPA in the classroom. She has signed a written letter of athletic aid to play basketball at the University of Illinois this fall.

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Exemplary Character

Jackson has volunteered locally at sports camps for at-risk youth and has donated her time to multiple community service initiatives through her church youth group.