Elmarko Jackson - College Basketball News & Rumors

Freshman star Darryn Peterson erupts early as No. 8 Kansas rolls past Oklahoma State 81-69

No. 8 Kansas defeated Oklahoma State 81-69 as freshman Darryn Peterson scored 20 of his 23 points before halftime

FEBRUARY 19 • Associated Press

Available Monday Jackson (knee) is available for Monday's matchup against Arizona, per the team's official injury report.

Impact Jackson will be available to play against Arizona following a one-game absence due to a knee injury. The 6-foot-3 sophomore has averaged 4.7 points and two rebounds per game across 22 contests for the Jayhawks this season.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Jackson (knee) is out for Kansas' clash with Utah on Saturday, per Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal.

Impact Jackson was deemed a game-time call, and he'll be officially ruled out just before tipoff. The sophomore guard, who averages 4.7 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists off the bench, will miss his first game of the season.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision vs. Utah Jackson (knee) is listed as a game-time decision for Saturday's matchup against Utah.

Impact Jackson popped up on the injury report Friday due to a knee injury and is now in danger of missing his second game of the campaign. Nginyu Ngala could see extended playing time if Jackson ends up being unable to play.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Question mark vs. Utah Jackson (knee) is questionable for Kansas' clash with Utah.

Impact Jackson was considered a question mark heading into Saturday, and the Big 12 injury report didn't provide any clarity on his status. He's still questionable ahead of tip-off, and his availability could be a game-time decision.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Status in question Jackson (knee) was "limited at best" in practice Thursday, according to head coach Bill Self, and his status for Saturday against Utah is in question, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka C...

Impact Jackson was dealing with a knee ailment in the lead-up to the Jayhawks win over Texas Tech on Feb. 2, and he only played 12 minutes in that game, supplying two points. His knee appears to still be bothering him, and he's reportedly unable to practice in full. Jackson's status will be updated by the Big 12 injury report, but at the moment, he looks dicey at best to play against the Utes.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to face TTU Jackson (knee) isn't listed on Kansas' final injury report injury report ahead of Monday's game against Texas Tech.

Impact Jackson was listed as questionable due to a knee injury on the Jayhawks' initial injury report, but the sophomore has been given the green light to suit up Monday. In 21 appearances (one start) this season, Jackson is averaging 4.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists across 18.3 minutes.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday Jackson (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Monday's matchup against Texas Tech, per the team's official injury report.

Impact Jackson will carry an injury designation into Monday's contest against Texas Tech due to an undisclosed injury. The 6-foot-3 guard has yet to miss a game this season while averaging 4.8 points and two rebounds per game. If he is unable to suit up against TTU, his next chance to return will come against Utah on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Provides spark off bench Jackson recorded 19 points (5-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT) and five rebounds across 27 minutes during Saturday's 86-62 victory over Kansas State.

Impact Jackson came off the bench to record season-highs in points (19) and rebounds (5) as the Jayhawks cruised past their in-state rivals. It was the first time in 11 games and just the third time this season the reserve guard has reached double figures in the scoring column.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Peterson's lackluster second half leads to another road loss for No. 22 Kansas

No. 22 Kansas is having trouble closing out games on the road

JANUARY 10 • Associated Press

Will play vs. TCU Jackson (knee) is available for Tuesday's game against TCU.

Impact Jackson was initially listed as probable for this contest, so the upgrade to available isn't surprising. The sophomore guard is averaging 3.7 points, 1.9 boards and 1.7 assists per game this season while starting in only one of his 14 appearances.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled probable Tuesday Jackson is tending to a knee injury and is considered probable for Tuesday's game against TCU, Matt Tait of R1S1reports.

Impact Jackson went through practice Sunday, although it was reportedly a light practice. The guard is likely to play in Tuesday's game, but he may need to test the injury pregame before an official decision is made regarding his status.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Should Jamari McDowell Remain in the Kansas Basketball Rotation? Since Darryn Peterson went down with a hamstring injury, several Kansas basketball players have needed to step up in his absence. On Wednesd...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • SI.COM

How an Underperforming Elmarko Jackson Sparked Kansas' Comeback Win After a rough start to the season, Elmarko Jackson had the best half of his collegiate career to help defeat Tennessee.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • SI.COM

Kansas deals No. 17 Tennessee its 1st loss, 81-76 in 3rd-place game at Players Era Championship

Melvin Council Jr. and Elmarko Jackson each scored 17 points and Kansas beat previously unbeaten No. 17 Tennessee 81-76 in the third-place game of the Players Era Championship on W...

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Tallies season high off bench Jackson totaled 17 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one block over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 81-76 win over Tennessee.

Impact Jackson put together his most impactful performance of the young season, outpacing his previous season high in scoring by 11 points. The reserve guard played 27 minutes off the bench after seeing just 29 minutes of action total across his previous three contests combined, thanks in part to his improved offensive production. Jackson missed all of last season due to a knee injury but prior to that started half of the 34 games in which he played in 2023. He's seen his time on the floor and production dip thus far this season, though a bigger role could open for him should he build upon Wednesday's offensive output.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Four points in first start Jackson amassed four points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 77-46 win over Texas A&M-Corpus Chri...

Impact Jackson was called upon for his first start of the season with star freshman Darryn Peterson sidelined by a hamstring injury, and it led to a season-best minutes total and modest contributions across the board. The sophomore guard's outlook improves when Peterson is sidelined, but so far, the scoring hasn't followed, as he averaging just 3.3 ppg through three contests (compared to a 4.3 ppg average in 2023-24). Still, the former four-star recruit is making solid progress after missing the entire 2024-25 season due to a knee injury.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fully cleared Jackson has been fully cleared for basketball activity Monday, per Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Jackson has officially been cleared for full activity after appearing close to 100 percent just over a month ago. The 6-foot-3 guard opened the season as a starter before transitioning to a bench role, where he averaged 4.3 points, 1.7 assists and 1.4 rebounds per game.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Currently 100 percent Jackson (knee) is 100 percent, according to Michael Swain of 247Sports.com.

Impact One year ago, Jackson suffered a knee injury that caused him to sit out Kansas' 2024-25 season. Kansas' head coach Bill Self recently announced that the redshirt sophomore is 100 percent, which means he is available for future games. So as of June, his main objective is to re-establish himself in the Jayhawks' primary backcourt, whose competition includes Atlantic 10 transfers in Melvin Council and Jayden Dawson.

JUNE 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas loses guard Elmarko Jackson to torn patellar tendon during Bill Self's basketball camp

Kansas guard Elmarko Jackson has torn his patellar tendon during a scrimmage at Jayhawks coach Bill Self’s basketball camp

JUNE 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Kansas G Elmarko Jackson (knee) to miss next season Kansas sophomore guard Elmarko Jackson will miss the 2024-25 season after tearing his patellar tendon during a workout, Jayhawks head coach...

JUNE 5, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

The journey of KU Jayhawks freshman Elmarko Jackson, from big hype to transfer rumors KU basketball guard Elmarko Jackson opened up about his tumultuous freshman year, and future plans, in a conversation with The Star.

MARCH 20, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Adds four steals off bench Jackson notched one point (1-2 FT), one assist and four steals across 21 minutes during Saturday's 64-61 victory over Baylor.

Impact For the second time in four games, Jackson earned 20-plus minutes as he helped to fill minutes vacated due to the absence of Kevin McCullar. Unlike McCullar's previous absence, Jackson did not earn the start--that honor belonged to Nicolas Timberlake--but Jackson did provide a quality defensive effort with four steals. Jackson had started the first 15 games but has seen his role diminish since losing the starting job to talented freshman Johnny Furphy, seeing single-digits in playing time four times in the nine games since Furphy entered the starting lineup.

FEBRUARY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bench issues, Elmarko Jackson's decision, DK McDonald's hire | KU Jayhawks Q&A In this week’s KU mailbag, we talk about Kansas’ bench issues, whether freshman Elmarko Jackson will stay or transfer out and DK McDonald.

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Returns to bench Jackson will play from the bench with Kevin McCullar (knee) returning to the starting five Saturday against Houston, Jordan Guskey of The Topeka Capital-Journal reports.

Impact Jackson started the first 15 games of the season for Kansas, but has seen his role drop off lately with an exception to his start Tuesday over Kevin McCullar. Because of senior forward Kevin McCullar returning Saturday, Jackson should expect to see a continuation of this smaller role against the tough Cougars.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Freshman star Darryn Peterson erupts early as No. 8 Kansas rolls past Oklahoma State 81-69

Peterson's lackluster second half leads to another road loss for No. 22 Kansas

Kansas deals No. 17 Tennessee its 1st loss, 81-76 in 3rd-place game at Players Era Championship

Kansas loses guard Elmarko Jackson to torn patellar tendon during Bill Self's basketball camp