University of Minnesota Athletics

2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster

Jackson Purcell
Jersey Number 11

Jackson Purcell

  • Ht./Wt.:
    6-5 / 195
  • Class:
    Redshirt Freshman
  • Hometown:
    Apple Valley, Minn.
  • High School:
    Eastview
PRONUNCIATION

2023-24 | RS-SOPHOMORE SEASON    
Earned a scholarship • Academic All-Big Ten • saw action in two games • saw action in the New Orleans win (11/30) • played three minutes during the IUPUI game (12/12) and recorded a block and rebound. 

2022-23 | REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON    
Made his collegiate debut in the win over St. Francis Brooklyn (11/11) • named an Academic All-Big Ten selection. 

2021-22 | FRESHMAN SEASON
Missed the entire season due to injury.

PREP
Played at Eastview High School and Minnesota Select • As a senior with Eastview, averaged 12.8 points per games and scored in double figures eight of 11 games despite suffering an injury • member of the South Suburban League championship team both senior and junior years • all-conference selection in 2020-21 • helped Eastview to an 11-0 start  his senior season before being sidelined with an injury • named to the 2021 Mr. Basketball Watch List • as a junior, Purcell helped Eastview to a 24-4 record and a South Suburban Conference championship en route to the Class 4A Section 3 finals • also named an all-conference honorable mention.

PERSONAL
Parents are Mike and Amy • graduated from Eastview High School in June 2021 • has been admitted into Carlson School of Management and is majoring in finance.

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