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Mizzou Men's Basketball signed a pair of future student-athletes to its 2019 recruiting class, head coach Cuonzo Martin announced Wednesday. Versatile forward Tray Jackson (Detroit, Mich.) and explosive guard Mario McKinney inked National Letters of Intent to attend and play at Mizzou.
Jackson is a 6-foot-8 four-star power forward ranked No. 56 in ESPN's 2019 Top 100. The Detroit native averaged 13.3 points and 5.0 rebounds for the Meanstreets on the Nike EYBL circuit. He shot 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and poured in 218 points in 16 games. At the 2018 Peach Jam, Jackson chipped in 12.2 points per game over five contests and shot 73.1 percent from the free throw line.
"Tray has the potential to be an immediate impact player in the SEC," Martin said. "He fits that positionless mold, with the ability to shoot, score at the rim and defend at a high level. The Detroit-to-Mizzou connection has a storied tradition here in Columbia and we're excited for Tray to join the program and continue that legacy."
Jackson was an Associated Press Michigan Class A all-state Honorable Mention after his senior campaign at Detroit Western International. He was the catalyst in Detroit Western's upset win over Detroit East English in the 2018 state tournament opener, scoring 27 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Jackson opted to reclassify to the 2019 class and spend a prep school season this year at Sunrise Christian Academy in Wichita, Kan.
McKinney was tabbed the No. 1 player in the state of Missouri's class of 2019 by both ESPN and 247Sports. A four-star recruit ranked No. 19 nationally at the point guard position and No. 125 overall, McKinney was a 2018 Class 4 all-state honoree and the Public High League's player of the year.
"Mario is an incredible athlete, he's tough, quick and his ability to attack the rim will help our program immensely," Martin said. "I know he's excited to represent his home state and his family legacy at Mizzou, and that's important to our program. We're looking forward to him joining the Mizzou Basketball Family next season."
McKinney helped lead Vashon High School to back-to-back Missouri Class 4 state championships in 2016 and 2017. As a junior, he averaged 17 points, six rebounds and four assists on his way to second-team St. Louis All-Metro recognition.
McKinney is the cousin of former Mizzou guard Jimmy McKinney, who shined for the Tigers and scored 1,146 career points from 2002-06. Mario chose Mizzou over Louisville, Kansas State, Auburn, Oklahoma State, Iowa State and VCU.
Mizzou Men's Basketball signed a pair of future student-athletes to its 2019 recruiting class, head coach Cuonzo Martin announced Wednesday. Versatile forward Tray Jackson (Detroit, Mich.) and explosive guard Mario McKinney inked National Letters of Intent to attend and play at Mizzou.
Jackson is a 6-foot-8 four-star power forward ranked No. 56 in ESPN's 2019 Top 100. The Detroit native averaged 13.3 points and 5.0 rebounds for the Meanstreets on the Nike EYBL circuit. He shot 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and poured in 218 points in 16 games. At the 2018 Peach Jam, Jackson chipped in 12.2 points per game over five contests and shot 73.1 percent from the free throw line.
"Tray has the potential to be an immediate impact player in the SEC," Martin said. "He fits that positionless mold, with the ability to shoot, score at the rim and defend at a high level. The Detroit-to-Mizzou connection has a storied tradition here in Columbia and we're excited for Tray to join the program and continue that legacy."
Jackson was an Associated Press Michigan Class A all-state Honorable Mention after his senior campaign at Detroit Western International. He was the catalyst in Detroit Western's upset win over Detroit East English in the 2018 state tournament opener, scoring 27 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. Jackson opted to reclassify to the 2019 class and spend a prep school season this year at Sunrise Christian Academy in Wichita, Kan.
McKinney was tabbed the No. 1 player in the state of Missouri's class of 2019 by both ESPN and 247Sports. A four-star recruit ranked No. 19 nationally at the point guard position and No. 125 overall, McKinney was a 2018 Class 4 all-state honoree and the Public High League's player of the year.
"Mario is an incredible athlete, he's tough, quick and his ability to attack the rim will help our program immensely," Martin said. "I know he's excited to represent his home state and his family legacy at Mizzou, and that's important to our program. We're looking forward to him joining the Mizzou Basketball Family next season."
McKinney helped lead Vashon High School to back-to-back Missouri Class 4 state championships in 2016 and 2017. As a junior, he averaged 17 points, six rebounds and four assists on his way to second-team St. Louis All-Metro recognition.
McKinney is the cousin of former Mizzou guard Jimmy McKinney, who shined for the Tigers and scored 1,146 career points from 2002-06. Mario chose Mizzou over Louisville, Kansas State, Auburn, Oklahoma State, Iowa State and VCU.
