Just two years ago, Rickea Jackson was one of the stars of the Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team. She went on to become the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft.
Since then, she has made herself a household name in the league and was just included on Team USA's April training camp roster, alongside the likes of Sabrina Ionescu, A'ja Wilson, and more legendary women's basketball players.
However, while people were talking about the lack of Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese on the roster, they were also focused on one bizarre yet incredible typo next to Jackson's name.
The roster listed the position, height, age, and more information about each player, and Jackson, unbelievably, was listed as 255 years old.
Rickea Jackson's age incorrect on Team USA roster
Obviously, Jackson is not actually 255 years old; she finished college just two years ago and was in high school just six years ago. However, the jokes that have come in tandem with the age-related mistake have been ones for the history books.
From comparing Jackson's elderly status to the G.O.A.T. LeBron James, who is constantly praised for playing into his 40s to talking about his experience in the sport, the wise cracks have beyond made up for the mistake.
lebron james is 41
— Having fun... and Playing too! (@makingtronics) April 1, 2026
rickea jackson is 255
longevity has levels https://t.co/PyyAspCl8H pic.twitter.com/Dg3ICGynOd
Rickea Jackson must be a true veteran. Been here for centuries pic.twitter.com/RumoTGL3YL
— MTM (@mtmcham) April 1, 2026
Over two years (not 200 years) in the WNBA, Jackson has averaged 14.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.6 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game. While she may not actually have a couple of centuries of experience under he belt, she hasn't played like a rookie or a second-year player in the league either.
Social media can be a dark, disgusting place at times.
— S. (@karlybird23) April 1, 2026
I love when absurdly wholesome things catch traction, and no one deserved a funny lore more than Rickea Jackson still balling at 255 years old. And looking incredible, I might add. 😂
Hope it made her day somewhere.
While Jackson hasn't commented on the typo, at least that we can find, it undeniably provided a good laugh to all of those tuned into women's basketball.
rickea jackson 255 years old, this vampiric serve https://t.co/EJOYTpaF0e pic.twitter.com/grLqdv3Vzt
— 𝕗𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕞𝕒 ⋆⸜ ✮ (@fatouyoomi) March 31, 2026
Most recently, Jackson wrapped up her second season in the Unrivaled league, playing for the Breeze BC after playing her first year in the offseason league for the Mist BC.
255 years old or 25 years old (her actual age), Jackson is hooping, and the Tennessee Volunteers can claim a lot of pride (and, currently, laughs) out of her career so far.
