Rickea Jackson makes clear ‘tenacious’ change in mindset ahead of sophomore season (EXCLUSIVE)

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Rickea Jackson makes clear ‘tenacious’ change in mindset ahead of sophomore season (EXCLUSIVE)s - Source: Imagn

Rickea Jackson had a strong debut season with the Los Angeles Sparks, despite the team having the league's worst record. She earned a place on the WNBA's All-Rookie team with Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese as one of the best from the previous year's rookie class.

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Jackson will play her second year with the Sparks after spending the off-season polishing her game and competing in the first season of Unrivaled, a new 3v3 league established by WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier. She was able to learn from both Stewart and Jewell Loyd, which should serve her well as she returns to the WNBA.

In an interview with Sportskeeda's Mark Medina, Rickea Jackson expressed gratitude for her rookie season experiences and the fact that she was able to learn from veteran players in the offseason. As she prepares for her sophomore season, Jackson is ready to make a strong statement on both ends of the floor.

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"I want to be more tenacious on the defensive end," Jackson told Medina. "I want to hunt for my shot more on the offensive end and rebound way better. It's definitely about upping the pace and upping the competition level."

How will Rickea Jackson's mindset impact the Los Angeles Sparks?

The Los Angeles Sparks will have a new look heading into the 2025 season. They will welcome back former No. 2 pick Cameron Brink after an ACL injury ended her rookie season. They have also brought in All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to run the show.

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The addition of No. 9 pick Sarah Ashlee Barker will make the Los Angeles Sparks one of the WNBA's most interesting teams heading into the regular season.

Rickea Jackson's aggressiveness on the interior could go a long way in determining the team's success. If she can improve her 3-point shooting, she and Brink could form a formidable frontcourt pairing.

While Jackson isn't expected to be one of the Sparks' leaders in the 2025 season, her approach has the team optimistic about how far she can take her game.

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