A biography for Jaren Jacksonhasn’t been written yet.
“I'm going to be a big-time player.”
“As I'm playing more and more, I'm getting more confident, slowing myself down and making sure I'm getting to my spots on the floor, where I want to be successful.”
“I block shots, I'm a defense-first guy.”
“I can do a lot of different things on the court. I just need to learn to pick my spots depending on who's guarding me and what the team is playing me like.”
“A lot of bigs handle the ball, and be versatile, and they're able to make plays. So they can relieve stress off the guards.”
“I would prefer to go where there are great players.”
“You have to focus on winning.”
“That chip on your shoulder mentality is something I always had. To have that killer instinct to always be on your game all the time, and never have any doubt in your mind.”
“Success means to focus on the values that we have internally.”
“Defense was always something I focused on first and that help translate to my offense.”
“It's always fun. It's basketball. It's like the most fun thing we do. If you take it away from us, we're upset. It's like taking candy from a baby - they get upset!”
“Coach Izzo has established a culture and an attitude of winning and I want to be part of that. He does a great job at developing his talent too.”
“I take a lot from both my parents.”
“I have confidence in myself and in my abilities.”
“Everyone's going to say they're the best; everyone wants to be a No. 1 pick.”
“You've got to work on your game all the time; there's always going to be something coming at you.”
“You've got to keep a level head and understand that there's going to be pressure, but embrace it.”
“I'm cool with Rick Carlisle; that's my guy.”
“I get on-ball blocks. I get chase-downs.”
“We play with energy, we play with intensity - we love that. That brings joy to us.”