Tiffany Jackson died Monday from breast cancer, Texas announced. She was 37. Jackson starred as an All-American at Texas and played nine seasons in the WNBA for the New York Liberty, Tulsa Shock and Los Angeles Sparks.
Jackson played for the Longhorns from 2003 to 2007 after a standout high school career at Duncanville High, where she was an All-American and named the state’s Gatorade Player of the Year in 2003.At Texas, Jackson was a member of the 30-5 team that reached the 2004 NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16. She closed out her rookie campaign by earning the 2004 Big 12 Freshman of the Year award.
A three-time All-American, Jackson is the only player in program history to tally at least 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 300 steals and 150 blocks. She ranks fifth in school history with 1,917 career points, fourth with 1,039 career rebounds and third with 313 steals. “Tiffany had a great career and was an impact player,” said former women’s basketball coach Jody Conradt, who retired after Jackson’s senior season. “She was recognized for her all-around game and the fact that she was tremendously mobile and could play multiple positions. She was beloved by teammates, and we share in the sadness of her passing.”
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