Syracuse Basketball: Dynamic PG Elmarko Jackson a prospect to watch

Elmarko Jackson is an under-rated and talented point guard in the 2023 class, and I think that he would thrive in the Syracuse basketball system.

The 6-foot-3 prospect is a sophomore at the Academy of the New Church in Bryn Athyn, Pa. As the primary recruiting services update their national rankings for the 2023 cycle, I feel confident that Jackson is going to emerge as a top-100 player, and he could get rated even higher than that.

I came across multiple comments from analysts and recruiting insiders on Twitter of late that suggest Jackson’s recruitment is on the verge of blowing up. Rivals.com recently published updated national rankings for the top-100 prospects in the 2023 class, and Jackson is four stars and No. 31 overall.

According to Jackson’s own Twitter page as well as his bios on various recruiting Web sites, he already holds a bunch of high-major offers, from teams such as Seton Hall, Maryland, California, Ole Miss, La Salle, Rider, Siena and VCU.

Additionally, Jackson reportedly boasts interest from numerous other teams, including Michigan, Georgetown, Rutgers, Miami, Virginia Tech and Xavier.

A recent tweet from Pro Insight director of scouting Andrew Slater about Jackson reads in part, “Would like to hear from Syracuse, Georgetown & Ohio St.” We’ll obviously keep tabs on any and all involvement that Orange coaches have in Jackson’s recruiting process moving forward.

Elmarko Jackson, a 2023 point guard, would fit in well with Syracuse basketball.

In mid-May, Jackson discussed his game and his recruitment with Rivals.com national analyst Jamie Shaw. At that time, Jackson said he was hearing from California and Seton Hall the most.

As college coaches are now able to initiate direct communication with 2023 players, I’m sure that Jackson is going to see many more stellar offers arrive for him.

Jackson says that he continues to work hard to hone his craft and become a versatile point guard who can score, facilitate for his teammates and defend at a high level, among other things.

When he was asked what he is hoping to find in a future college team, Jackson provided some comments that I believe are admirable.

"Jackson said to Shaw, “I am looking for a program that will help me become a better man first. Academics are big for me too, I want to get a degree and hopefully set myself up for a great future. I want to go to a place where the staff will help me maximize my potential to hopefully get to the next level.”"