Los Angeles Sparks forward and Detroit native Rickea Jackson returned to her roots Monday as her alma mater, Detroit Edison Public School Academy, officially retired her No. 2 jersey.
The ceremony, held on Dec. 23, honored Jackson’s legacy at the school where she led the Pioneers to three consecutive state championships and earned the title of Michigan Miss Basketball in 2019. The event brought together family, former coaches, and the current student body to celebrate one of the most decorated players in the program’s history.
Jackson’s high school career was defined by dominance. A 2019 McDonald’s All-American, she finished her tenure at Detroit Edison as the school’s all-time leading scorer before moving on to a collegiate career at Mississippi State and the University of Tennessee…