Name Tia Jackson | Role Basketball Player Positions Basketball positions | |
Born April 21, 1972 (age 52) ( 1972-04-21 ) High school Mardela Springs High School WNBA draft 1997 / Round: 2 / Pick: 9th overall College Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball | ||
Tia Jackson Highlights
Tia Jackson (born April 21, 1972) is a former professional basketball player and a current assistant coach for Miami Hurricanes women's basketball team.
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Husky Women's Basketball
College
Jackson graduated in 1995. She spent five seasons at University of Iowa and helped lead the Hawkeyes to four top-25 rankings.
WNBA
Following her assistant coaching tenure at Virginia Commonwealth University, she was drafted by the Phoenix Mercury and played one season, 1997. She played with Nancy Lieberman, was coached by Cheryl Miller, played a total of 26 games, and helped lead the team to the Western Conference Championship. She was unable to continue her career due to injury.
Personal life
Jackson earned a bachelor's degree in media studies and film.
References
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