C.J. Jackson (ex Tikvesh) agreed terms with Handlova

C.J. Jackson

MBK Banik Handlova (Tipos SBL) signed 29-year-old American 185cm point guard C.J. Jackson (college: Ohio State). He began the season at Tikvesh in North Macedonian Prva Liga. In 6 games, he posted 12.2ppg, 4.0rpg, 6.3apg, and 2.0spg. Last season, he played at BC Prievidza. He appeared in 37 games in the Slovakian Tipos SBL, averaging 11.8ppg, 3.9rpg, 4.4apg, and 1.3spg.
Jackson, a very experienced player, has traveled extensively during his pro career, playing in six different countries on three different continents (Europe, Asia, and North America). He has played professionally between Finland (Bisons), Israel (Hapoel Migdal Haemek/Emek Izrael/Nazareth Elite), Sweden (Jamtland and Koping Stars), the United Kingdom (Leicester Riders and Flyers), The Basketball Tournament (Big X and Carmen's Crew), and Vietnam (Dolphins).
Among many awards, his team finished as the regular season runner-up in the Slovakian League in 2024. He was voted to the Eurobasket.com Slovakian League All-Imports Team in 2024.
Jackson graduated from Ohio State in 2019 and is currently in his seventh season in pro basketball. He also played for Eastern Florida State College for one year.