Austin, Texas — University of Texas Women’s Basketball Program mourns loss of Longhorn legend and former Texas Women’s Basketball All-American Tiffany Jacksondied of cancer on Monday. she was 37 years old.
Jackson had an illustrious career under Hall of Fame coaching at the University of Texas from 2003-2007 Jodie ConradShe played in 123 career games in 103 starts. The Longhorns compiled her 83-43 record during her playing career, including her freshman season. [2003-04] The school’s 30-5 team advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 and finished fourth in the final rankings in an Associated Press poll. Her Rookie In her campaign, Jackson was named Rookie of the Year by the Basketball Writers Association of America and her ESPN.com.
“Tiffany had a great career and was an influential player.” Jodie Conrad Said. She was recognized for her all-around game and the fact that she is very mobile and can play multiple positions. She was loved by her teammates and we share the grief of her passing. “
“I would like to express my deepest condolences upon hearing the news of his passing. Tiffany Jacksonone of the greatest players in the history of Texas women’s basketball,” Texas head coach Vic Shafer Said. “From her days as a DFW elite player to her days as a University of Texas player, Tiffany meant so much to so many people in this great state of Texas. will be missed. Our deepest condolences go out to her family.
Jackson’s name is near the top of almost every statistical category in the Texas record books. She is the only person in show history to complete the combined feat of 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 300 steals and 150 blocks. Jackson currently has 1,917 career she ranks fifth in points, 1,039 career she ranks fourth in rebounds, third in 313 steals, and seventh in 181 blocks in shots. It has been. She is one of five players in the program’s history to record over 1,000 career her points and over 1,000 career her rebounds.
Jackson is one of three three-time All-Americans in UT history. [joining Linda Waggoner and Andrea Lloyd], earned AP All-America recognition in 2005, 2006 and 2007, and USBWA All-America honors in 2005. Jackson is one of only six players in UT history to earn first-team All-Conference honors in three different seasons. She was also the 2004 Big 12 Freshman of the Year.
After a successful career at the University of Texas, Jackson was selected 5th overall in the 2007 WNBA Draft by the WNBA’s New York Liberty. Jackson played nine seasons in the WNBA for the Liberty, Tulsa Shock and Los Angeles Sparks.
Jackson received a degree in Applied Learning and Development from the University of Texas in 2013.
In September 2015, Jackson was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer. After successful treatment, Jackson received news in May 2016 that the cancer was in remission. I rejoined the pro team I was playing on. She helps promote personal health care.
In May 2018, Jackson retired from professional basketball and joined the Longhorns as an assistant coach. Did. Jackson also developed freshman Charlie Collier, who led the Longhorns in blocks as a rookie and averaged 5.9 points per game and 4.3 rebounds per game. Both Holmes and Collier currently play in the WNBA.
Jackson entered the University of Texas from Duncanville High School in Duncanville, Texas. There she was both a McDonald’s All-American and her WBCA All-American, and the consensus number two national prospect. She was a member of her 2003 state championship team in Duncanville and was awarded Texas’s Gatorade Player of the Year. Jackson was recently inducted into the Duncanville ISD Hall of Fame.
Service pending.
