Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul (TBL) inked 23-year old American point guard Pierre Jackson. He played recently at Idaho Stampede (D-League) in the U.S.. In 31 games he averaged impressive 29.1ppg, 3.6rpg, 6.2apg and 1.9spg this season. A very good year in his career as he was selected to D-League All-Star Game.


Jackson also spent pre-season at ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne Basket (ProA) in French league earlier that year. Last year he was drafted by Philadelphia 76ers (NBA) in second round (42nd overall). The former Baylor University standoutis in his first season in pro basketball. Among other achievements Jackson won NIT championship title in 2013. He received also USBWA All-District VII Player of the Year award and NABC Division I All-District 8 1st Team award in 2013 at his college time.

Jackson's game is described as: An energetic PG who loves to create out from the dribble. He can be unstoppable when he goes inside and can be effective at the defensive side too.