Indiana basketball star Trayce Jackson-Davis focused on the bigger picture after seeing his accomplished college career officially come to a close in an NCAA Tournament loss to Miami on Sunday.

The 23-year-old is the all-time program leader in rebounds and blocks and ranks third in points. His lasting impact on Hoosiers community will not be forgotten. And their impact on him has left a lasting mark as well.

“It's always Glory to the man above. Thank you Indiana Basketball for everything and welcoming me into your family,” Jackson-Davis tweeted in his heartfelt farewell to the team and renowned fan base. “I wore that jersey with pride every time I stepped on the court. We went through some tough times, but this place is only going to get better. – Love TJD.”

The legacy of Trayce Jackson-Davis

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The 6-foot-9 forward was part of a Hoosiers resurgence under head coach Mike Woodson, with the team earning NCAA Tournament bids in each of the last two seasons after a four-year drought (might have gone dancing in COVID-cancelled 2020). He was a dominant force in the interior on both sides of the ball and averaged career-high numbers nearly all across the board this season.

Jackson-Davis' 20.9 points, 10.8 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game catapulted him into consensus first-team All-American honors. It was his improved playmaking, though, that will be particularly intriguing to scouts ahead of the draft. He more than doubled his assist totals with 4.0 per contest. Tutelage from a former NBA coach like Woodson could be invaluable during team interviews and workouts.

Jackson-Davis is currently expected to go somewhere in the second round. The four-year Hoosier has time to convince executives that his soft touch around the rim and valuable intangibles more than compensate for his nonexistent perimeter game.

Indiana basketball fans should relish Trayce Jackson-Davis' success, as well as that of the program. Hopefully, more will follow for both.