Ottawa BlackJacks Sign Canadian Forward Jackson Rowe
The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday the signing of Canadian forward, Jackson Rowe.
A six-foot-seven Toronto native, Rowe has averaged 14.5 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steals and 23.3 minutes in 34 games as a pro in Sweden and France.
After starting his professional career in 2020 with Roanne in the Betclic Elite, France’s top-tier men’s professional basketball league, Rowe moved to Sweden for the 2021-22 season, where he has averaged 16.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.1 steals and 25.7 minutes in 28 games with Norrkoping. He recorded five double-doubles and scored 20 or more points 11 times. On December 14, he scored a season-high 28 points, going nine-for-10 shooting from the field against Fryshuset.
A Kinesiology major, Rowe played four years with California State University Fullerton in the NCAA Division I, earning various athletic awards. As a fourth-year veteran with the team in 2019-20, he was named a second-team All-Big West honoree, leading the team both in scoring and rebounding, averaging 15.6 points and 7.4 rebounds in 20 games. He tallied five double-doubles this season and 21 throughout his college career, ranking him fourth in Fullerton history. By season’s end, he took over the second spot on the all-time Fullerton’s basketball program rebounding and blocking list, sitting at 811 rebounds and 113 blocks. He also became the 26th Titan to score 1,000 career points by the end of his Junior season.
Rowe attended Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant, Utah. He played four years for the Tigers and helped lead the team to a 29-4 overall record.
Rowe became the third player to sign with Ottawa for the 2022 season. The BlackJacks previously announced the signing of NBA-experienced forward Deng Adel and six-foot-11 Canadian forward Chad Posthumus.
Last month, the Ottawa BlackJacks, in collaboration with the CEBL, announced its 2022 regular season 20-game schedule, opening up with a game at home versus Fraser Valley on May 25 at 7:30pm. In addition to 10 regular season home games, the BlackJacks will be hosting the 2022 CEBL Championship Weekend from August 12-14, 2022.
Fans can now purchase 2022 BlackJacks season and half-season seat memberships, and Flex Packs at theblackjacks.ca/tickets. Season seat members have exclusive access to 2022 CEBL Championship tickets. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact the Ottawa BlackJacks Membership Services team directly at 613-690-0519 or by email at [email protected].
Quotes:
“Jackson is a young and dynamic player with a scoring mindset. He had an illustrious career in college, and he’s been impressive so far this season in Sweden. He is a great addition to our team, and he will bring energy to the capital this summer.”
- Jevohn Shepherd, General Manager and Vice-President, Basketball Operations
Ottawa BlackJacks Basketball Club
“I am grateful to be a part of the Ottawa BlackJacks basketball team in our pursuit of a CEBL championship. I am prepared to add to the variety of talented players on the roster, playing to win every game. Ottawa is a beautiful place and I'm excited to give my all for the fans of this great city.”
- Jackson Rowe, Forward, Ottawa BlackJacks Basketball Club
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About the Ottawa BlackJacks
The first expansion franchise of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), the Ottawa BlackJacks showcase the best of basketball and entertainment in the nation’s capital. Having recently completed its second season, the BlackJacks earned a semifinal appearance at the 2021 CEBL Championship Weekend in Edmonton. The Ottawa front office brings NBA, NBA G League, national team, NCAA and major international pro league experience to the franchise. Led by General Manager and Vice-President, Basketball Operations Jevohn Shepherd, and Head Coach Charles Dubé-Brais, Ottawa plays its home games out of the world-class Arena at TD Place in Lansdowne Park. The BlackJacks and the City of Ottawa have been awarded the rights to host the 2022 CEBL Championship Weekend from August 12-14, 2022 with games taking place in the Arena at TD Place. The CEBL Championship Weekend will be a celebration of basketball, music, and local culture that will feature concerts, street festivals, the CEBL Awards, and several legacy projects to be announced at a later date. For more information visit www.theblackjacks.ca.
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