Hall of Fame
Paul Jackstadt graduated from Quincy College in 1971 with a history degree. His contributions to the men’s basketball team had a slow start and then skyrocketed.
In his first year at Quincy College, Paul was the only freshman to make it from JV to varsity. He played in five games. As Paul’s skills progressed, he moved up to be a starter his sophomore year, scoring 246 points that season and shooting 56% from the field.
His junior year, Paul became the leading scorer on the team, averaging 16.4 points per game. The Hawks finished 22-8, losing a playoff game in overtime 96-92. That team still holds the season record for the most points per game with 91.
As a senior, Paul averaged 20.8 points overall and 23.8 points per game. He scored 541 points his final season and shot 50% from the field.
Paul scored 41 points in one game his final season. The record for the most individual player points per game is 45, which is still held by Paul’s assistant coach, Dewey Kalmer.
Paul is presently ranked 17th in scoring at Quincy with 1279 points. He was one of two unanimous picks to the All Midlands Conference team.
