Last Updated on April 16, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here is detailed information on Troy Jackson, aka Escalade:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Troy Jackson
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born January 11, 1976 – Passed away on February 20, 2011, at the age of 35
  • Hometown: Queens, New York City, New York, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
  • Weight: At his peak, he weighed around 375 lbs (170 kg)
  • Wingspan: Not publicly available
  • Shoe Size: Size 19 (US)
  • Number: Typically wore #50
  • Position: Center / Power Forward
  • High School:
    • Hills East High School (Long Island, New York)
  • College:
    • Wallace Community College
    • University of Louisville (Played under Coach Denny Crum for a short period)
  • Professional Career:
    • AND1 Mixtape Tour: Troy Jackson gained massive fame through the AND1 Mixtape Tour, where he earned the nickname “Escalade” due to his large size and his surprising agility for a player of his stature.
    • Known for his impressive footwork and ball-handling skills, Escalade became a fan favorite in the streetball community.
  • Teams Played For:
    • AND1 Mixtape Tour Team
    • Participated in various international and streetball events.
  • Kids: Information about his children is not widely publicized.
  • Siblings: Mark Jackson (Older brother, former NBA player, and coach)

Player Archetype / Play Style

Troy Jackson’s player archetype was that of an oversized streetball point-forward, a rare showman who mixed bruising size with surprising ball skills and passing feel. Defensively, he was never a conventional stopper in the pro-style sense, but his mass, reach, and court presence let him wall off space inside and make himself hard to move around the basket. Offensively, his role was built on handling the ball, creating angles off the dribble, slipping clever passes, and using his huge frame to score through contact, all while entertaining crowds with flair that fit the AND1 era. Physically, Jackson was extraordinary even by big-man standards, standing around 6-foot-10 and carrying well over 375 pounds, yet he still moved with uncommon touch and coordination for someone built like a center. His overall play style was unconventional, charismatic, and skill-driven, blending playground creativity with genuine feel as a jumbo creator rather than a standard back-to-the-basket big. (ESPN.com)

Sources:

ESPN — Troy Jackson found dead in hotel room
Basketball Network — The legend of the 6’10”, 385-pound point guard
LAist — Streetballer Troy “Escalade” Jackson Dies in L.A. Hotel Room
Bleacher Report — Troy ‘Escalade’ Jackson Was the King of Street Ball