WVU Basketball Signs Versatile Big Jackson Fields

The WVU basketball program has signed Jackson Fields just two days after he announced his commitment to joining Ross Hodge.

Fields, a 6-foot-8, 210-pound senior forward from Missouri City, Texas, comes to West Virginia from Troy, where he played the last three seasons.

“Jackson brings with him NCAA Tournament and championship experience,” Hodge said. “He is a versatile player who happens to be an incredible person. He also continues to improve which speaks to his character and work ethic.”

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Welcome to Almost Heaven, Jackson Fields!

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— WVU Men's Basketball (@WVUhoops) April 15, 2025

This past season, Fields started 33 of 34 games, averaging 7.9 points and 4.8 rebounds per game while shooting 48.7% from the field and 72.1% from the free throw line. He had a career-high 21 points, including five 3-point field goals, against James Madison and a season-high 10 rebounds against South Alabama. Fields helped lead Troy to the Sun Belt championship and an NCAA Tournament appearance.

Jackson Fields, a native Texan, played three seasons at Troy and will have one year of eligibility remaining. He’s played in 95 career games and made 60 total starts.

He started all but one of Troy’s 34 games this past season, shooting 47.5% from the floor and 33.3% from three. Fields has averaged 6.0 points and 3.9 rebounds in his career.