Jackson receives consideration for weekly honor
December 12, 2007 - Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
East Kentucky Miners News Release
PIKEVILLE, KY. - East Kentucky forward James "Boo" Jackson received consideration for the CBA American Conference Player of the Week honor for the week ending December 10.
Through 12 games, Jackson is averaging 22.4 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Jackson leads East Kentucky in rebounding. The former Eastern Michigan University standout has pulled down a team-high 39 offensive rebounds.
Jackson delivered a game-high 39 points in East Kentucky's 117-114 win over Atlanta December 2. He scored 30 points in a 107-118 loss to the Albany Patroons Friday, Dec. 7. One of the league's most consistent productive performers, Jackson pulled down 14 rebounds in the same game, recording a double-double as part of the road conference matchup.
Jackson has led the Miners in rebounding in six of 12 games.
"Boo Jackson comes ready to play every night," said East Kentucky Coach Kevin Keathley. "He has stepped up and performed well throughout the season."
Amal McCaskill, a 6-10 center from Marquette, was named CBA American Conference Player of the Week for the week ending December 10.
In a four-game stretch for Albany, McCaskill averaged 14 rebounds per game, leading the Patroons to a 3-1 record. McCaskill netted 37 points against the Atlanta Krunk. He averaged 25 points per game in two wins over the East Kentucky Miners.
Other American Conference players considered for the player of the week award were Terrance Hunter (Atlanta), Antonio Graves (Pittsburgh) and Ronnie Fields (Minot).
Earlier in the season, East Kentucky guard Josh Pace was named the CBA's American Conference Player of the Week.
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