Rick Jackson signs with Dijon

Syracuse alum Rick Jackson (206 cm, Syracuse’11) is a fresh add by JDA Dijon Bourgogne (France-Pro A) this 2015 to strengthen their roster. Dijon is currently in fourth place in the French Pro A league with their 13-10 record. The 25-year-old Jackson is coming off a five-game stint in the Philippines, playing for Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (PBA). He produced solid numbers, averaging 19.4 ppg and 16.2 rpg. Rick began the 2014/15 season playing for Russian club Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd (VTB). He played one game for them in the Eurocup and he scored six points and grabbed six boards. He also was able to play one game in the VTB and there he scored three points and took down seven rebounds.