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Tiffany Jackson, a WNBA vet and All-American, is headed home

By Jada Butts

MINNEAPLIS, MN - OCTOBER 03: Tiffany Jackson-Jones #33 of the Los Angeles Sparks during practice at Williams Arena during the WNBA Finals on October 3, 2017 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPLIS, MN - OCTOBER 03: Tiffany Jackson-Jones #33 of the Los Angeles Sparks during practice at Williams Arena during the WNBA Finals on October 3, 2017 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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From retiring from the WNBA to accepting a job as an assistant coach to her alma mater, Monday was a good day for Tiffany Jackson. Jackson is a Texas Longhorns legend and a three-time Associated Press All-American. After nine years in the league, Jackson decided to come back home.

Tiffany Jackson found her way to Austin, Texas after leaving Duncanville High School a McDonald’s All-American, a WBCA All-America, and in the DISD Hall of Honor. The 6’3 forward was the fifth overall pick in the 2007 WNBA Draft — the second-highest draft selection in program history — by the New York Liberty. She ended her career in the league with the Los Angeles Sparks.

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Jackson’s career at Texas was highly decorated playing under Hall of Fame coach Jody Conradt. She played in 123 career games with 103 starts. The Longhorns compiled an 83-43 record during her playing days, including her freshman season (2003-04) on the school’s 30-5 team that advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 and finished with a No. 4 final ranking in the Associated Press Poll. The Longhorn record books have her name written all over them. Jackson holds the record for free throws made, attempted and all-time career minutes. The amount of knowledge and experience she will be able to bring to the post players is unmatched. Jackson was asked what her experiences as a player at Texas taught her and she said, “Everything. Here I learned integrity and perseverance, and those are things I took with me throughout my career as a player. I think those are things I will take with me as a coach as well.”

Head coach Karen Aston has seen success with bringing in WNBA veteran talent to her coaching staff. Assistant coach Tina Thompson departed from Texas after the season to become the University of Virginia head coach. Aston has brought in another veteran, yet again, to teach and be a positive role models for her players not only on the court but also in life. “As they say, timing is everything, and I think she would tell you it’s a perfect time to be back at Texas,” Aston said.

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