Ranked as highly as #19 in the 2023-24 recruiting class, injuries have played a significant role in Elmarko Jackson's career, missing the 2024-25 season at Kansas due to a knee injury and starting just one game in 2025-26.

"Jackson is a former McDonald's All-American, but he never quite realized his potential in Lawrence," writes Capital-Journal reporter Jordan Guskey. "Maybe he would have been able to develop into a more visible figure during his time at Kansas, after averaging 17.8 minutes per game this past season, but for now, he'll look to accomplish that elsewhere."