Rickea Velece Jackson, born March 16, 2001, in Detroit, Michigan, is an American professional basketball player standing 6-2 as a forward for the Los Angeles Sparks in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and the Breeze in Unrivaled.[1][6] She also played college basketball at Mississippi State University and the University of Tennessee.[1][2] From Detroit Edison Public School Academy, Jackson led her team to three straight Michigan Class C state championships, averaging 22 points and 6.5 rebounds as a senior while earning Michigan Miss Basketball, McDonald's All-American, and Jordan Brand Classic honors.[1][3] At Mississippi State over three seasons, she started 58 of 67 games, led the Bulldogs in scoring each year at 16.2 points per game overall, with 5.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals, shooting 44.4% from the field.[2][3] Transferring to Tennessee, she posted standout performances like 25.5 points and 13 rebounds over two games for SEC and USBWA National Player of the Week honors, multiple double-doubles including 28 points on 13-of-13 free throws (a school record tie), and key NCAA Tournament contributions.[2] Internationally, Jackson led the 2019 Summer Universiade with 22.2 points per game for a U.S. silver medal, averaged 14.6 points and 4.9 rebounds at the 2023 FIBA Women's AmeriCup for another silver and all-tournament nod, and earned 2019 FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup gold with all-tournament honors.[1][2][3] Selected fourth overall by the Sparks in the 2024 WNBA Draft, Jackson played all 40 regular-season games as a rookie (starting 35), averaging 13.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists, earning 2024 All-Rookie Team honors despite the team's 8-32 finish amid injuries.[1] On September 17, 2024, she was ejected alongside Phoenix Mercury's Brittney Griner after a confrontation in an 81-85 loss.[1] In 2025, the Sparks improved to 21-23, with Jackson noted as a key scorer for her mid-range game, rim attacks, and veteran poise.[4][5] She serves as a Skechers Basketball ambassador and VIS Mentor.[7]