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Indiana Basketball: Breaking down the 2019 Recruiting Class

By Zacarias Olvera

MARIETTA, GA - MARCH 25: (L-R) Wendell Moore Jr., Isaiah Stewart, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Matthew Hurt pose during the 2019 Powerade Jam Fest on March 25, 2019 in Marietta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images for Powerade)
MARIETTA, GA - MARCH 25: (L-R) Wendell Moore Jr., Isaiah Stewart, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Matthew Hurt pose during the 2019 Powerade Jam Fest on March 25, 2019 in Marietta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images for Powerade) /
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MARIETTA, GA – MARCH 25: (L-R) Wendell Moore Jr., Isaiah Stewart, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Matthew Hurt pose during the 2019 Powerade Jam Fest on March 25, 2019 in Marietta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images for Powerade)
MARIETTA, GA – MARCH 25: (L-R) Wendell Moore Jr., Isaiah Stewart, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Matthew Hurt pose during the 2019 Powerade Jam Fest on March 25, 2019 in Marietta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images for Powerade) /

Trayce Jackson-Davis

As Indiana’s Mr. Basketball for 2019, a four star recruit out of Greenwood, Indiana and a product of Center Grove High School, Jackson-Davis figures to play an important role for an undersized Indiana team next season.

The son of former Indiana Pacers big man Dale Davis, Trayce, who is listed at 6-foot-9 and 230 pounds, will come to Bloomington with ideal size to face off against the talented forwards and centers in the Big Ten Conference.

Aside from his size, Trayce Jackson-Davis was praised throughout his high school and AAU career for being able to get out in transition, something player’s of his stature don’t normally posses so early in their career. His ability to play in transition will lead to many easy dunks for the big man.

Another strength of Jackson-Davis’ is his post scoring skill set.

The left-handed big man found lots of success on the block where he scored many of his points when he wasn’t scoring of transition dunks and layups. His presence on the block will provide a much needed scoring boost to compliment that of current Hoosier big man De’Ron Davis.

An overlooked aspect of his game is his high IQ level.

Jackson-Davis does not need to take many shots to make his presence felt in the game, but he rather focuses on making the right play. Whether that be passing out of the post or taking advantage of a mismatch, he is able to make smart plays continuously.

While he possesses valuable skills for an incoming freshman, there are areas in which he can improve upon. One most notably is his jump shot. He is not known as a perimeter scorer, but has shown potential to develop his jump shot, and with time, he could become a good shooter for IU.

Another potential weakness that could hinder his game is his ability to use his right hand. Many of the highly touted recruit’s finishes come from his left hand, even if it comes at an awkward angle to avoid finishing with his right hand. It will be imperative that he continues to work on being able to finish with both hands in the Big Ten.

Overall, expect to see Trayce Jackson-Davis to compete for a starting spot, and at the very least a strong bench role. His post scoring ability, size, and rebounding potential will all be valuable on a team that is limited in size. I believe he is bound for a productive and efficient first year in the cream and crimson.

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