PAOK has announced the signing of American basketball player Jackson "Rocky" Kreuser for the upcoming 2024-2025 season. Kreuser, known for his versatility as a power forward and center, brings significant experience and skill to the team.
Official Announcement
The club's official statement reads: "PAOK announces the agreement with American basketball player Jackson “Rocky” Kreuser, who will play with our team for the 2024-25 season. We welcome Rocky to the large PAOK family."
Player Profile
Name: Jackson "Rocky" KreuserDate of Birth: March 5, 1999
Height: 2.08m (6'9")
Positions: Power Forward / Center
Educational and Basketball Background
2017-2018 Season (North Dakota State University): Kreuser began his collegiate career with the North Dakota State Bison, where he averaged 3.7 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 0.4 assists per game. He shot 42.2% from the field, 32.7% from beyond the arc, and 71.4% from the free-throw line.
2018-2019 Season: In his sophomore year, Kreuser improved his performance, averaging 8.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game. His shooting percentages also improved to 44.2% from the field, 35.0% from three-point range, and 82.7% from the free-throw line.
2019-2020 Season: Kreuser's junior year saw further development as he averaged 10.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. He maintained a field goal percentage of 43.3%, a three-point percentage of 33.1%, and a free-throw percentage of 82.0%.
2020-2021 Season: During his senior year, Kreuser had a breakout season, averaging 15.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. His shooting percentages were 46.1% from the field, 36.6% from beyond the arc, and 85.3% from the free-throw line.
2021-2022 Season: In his final year at North Dakota State, Kreuser continued to excel, averaging 15.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. He posted shooting percentages of 46.6% from the field, 39.1% from three-point range, and 78.3% from the free-throw line.
2022-2023 Season (Nurnberg Falcons, Germany, PRO-A): Kreuser began his professional career with the Nurnberg Falcons, where he averaged 13.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. His shooting percentages were 52.1% from the field, 33.3% from beyond the arc, and 74.6% from the free-throw line.
2023-2024 Season (Telenet Giants Antwerp, Belgium, BNXT): In his second professional season, Kreuser played for Telenet Giants Antwerp, averaging 8.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game. He shot 41.8% from the field, 35.5% from three-point range, and 83.6% from the free-throw line.
2018-2019 Season: In his sophomore year, Kreuser improved his performance, averaging 8.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game. His shooting percentages also improved to 44.2% from the field, 35.0% from three-point range, and 82.7% from the free-throw line.
2019-2020 Season: Kreuser's junior year saw further development as he averaged 10.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. He maintained a field goal percentage of 43.3%, a three-point percentage of 33.1%, and a free-throw percentage of 82.0%.
2020-2021 Season: During his senior year, Kreuser had a breakout season, averaging 15.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. His shooting percentages were 46.1% from the field, 36.6% from beyond the arc, and 85.3% from the free-throw line.
2021-2022 Season: In his final year at North Dakota State, Kreuser continued to excel, averaging 15.6 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game. He posted shooting percentages of 46.6% from the field, 39.1% from three-point range, and 78.3% from the free-throw line.
2022-2023 Season (Nurnberg Falcons, Germany, PRO-A): Kreuser began his professional career with the Nurnberg Falcons, where he averaged 13.4 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game. His shooting percentages were 52.1% from the field, 33.3% from beyond the arc, and 74.6% from the free-throw line.
2023-2024 Season (Telenet Giants Antwerp, Belgium, BNXT): In his second professional season, Kreuser played for Telenet Giants Antwerp, averaging 8.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 0.7 assists per game. He shot 41.8% from the field, 35.5% from three-point range, and 83.6% from the free-throw line.
