Last Updated on April 14, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

Here’s a detailed profile of basketballer Rickea Jackson:

Player Profile

  • Full Name: Rickea Jackson
  • Nationality: American
  • Date of Birth: March 16, 2001
  • Hometown: Detroit, Michigan, USA
  • Height: 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm)
  • Weight: 170 lbs (77 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 feet 3 inches
  • Shoe Size: Size 12 (US)
  • Number: 2 (Los Angeles Sparks)
  • Position: Forward
  • High School: Detroit Edison Public Academy (Detroit, Michigan)
  • College:
    • Mississippi State University (2019–2022)
    • University of Tennessee (2022–Present)
  • WNBA Draft: Fourth overall by Los Angeles Sparks in 2024 WNBA Draft
  • Teams Played For: None (college athlete)
  • Championship Rings: None (as of now)
  • Kids: None
  • Siblings: Information about siblings is not widely documented.

Player Archetype / Play Style

Rickea Jackson is a modern scoring forward whose game blends wing skill with frontcourt size, making her one of those matchup problems who can function at either forward spot. Defensively, she is best used as a versatile team defender rather than a pure rim protector, using her 6-foot-2 frame, length and mobility to switch across lineups, contest shots on the perimeter and hold up physically against bigger forwards. Offensively, her biggest value comes from polished three-level scoring: she can face up, attack mismatches from the mid-post, run the floor, finish through contact and punish defenders who give her space. Her physical tools stand out because she has the height and strength of a forward but moves with the fluidity of a perimeter scorer, which gives her unusual lineup flexibility. The full play style is smooth, confident and attack-oriented — a skilled forward who can create her own offense, fit beside other stars and pressure defenses with size, touch and controlled aggression. (University of Tennessee Athletics)

Sources:
Tennessee Athletics — Rickea Jackson – Women’s Basketball
WNBA — Rickea Jackson
WNBA — Rickea Jackson Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and More
WNBA — Phenom Files: 2024 WNBA Draft Invitees