Tia Jackson
| Miami Hurricanes | |
|---|---|
| Position | Assistant coach |
| League | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 21, 1972 |
| Nationality | American |
| Career information | |
| High school |
Mardela Springs (Mardela Springs, Maryland) |
| College | Iowa (1990–1995) |
| WNBA draft | 1997 / Round: 2 / Pick: 9th overall |
| Selected by the Phoenix Mercury | |
| Position | Forward |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1997 | Phoenix Mercury |
| As coach: | |
| 1996–1999 | VCU (assistant) |
| 1999–2000 | Stanford (assistant) |
| 2000–2005 | UCLA (assistant) |
| 2005–2007 | Duke (assistant) |
| 2007–2011 | Washington |
| 2011–2015 | Rutgers (assistant) |
| 2015–present | Miami (Florida) (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Tia Jackson (born April 21, 1972) is a former professional basketball player and a current assistant coach for Miami Hurricanes women's basketball team.
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.[1]
Personal life
Jackson earned a bachelor's degree in media studies and film.
References
External links
- Tia Jackson WNBA Stats | Basketball-Reference.com
- SCARLETKNIGHTS.COM Tia Jackson Bio - Official Athletic Site Official Athletic Site - Women's Basketball
- Tia Jackson Named @MiamiWBB Assistant Coach - University of Miami Hurricanes Official Athletic Site
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