Jarius Jackson
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Jarrius Jackson is a former basketball
player for the Texas Tech Red Raiders
. In his three seasons as a guard, he scored 1,544 points, including a career high 657 in the 2005-06 season. In a game against Nebraska
, he scored a career-high 41 points. He has also had 297 assists, and collected 150 steals. He made 153 3-point field goals in his career as well.
The son of Glenn and Glinda Jackson, he was born June 18, 1985 in Monroe, Louisiana
. He is a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School. In 2006, Jackson was suspended from the Texas Tech team for academic reasons, but it wasn't long before he was able to be back on the court. In his senior year at Texas Tech, Jackson was a recipient of the Lowe's Senior Class Award, recognizing his contributions on and off the basketball court.
In recent years, he has played in Italy, first in Legadue and then for Casale Monferrato. Jackson signed a two year contract with Prima Veroli in July, 2010.
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
player for the Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech Red Raiders men's basketball
The Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team represents Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas in NCAA Division I men's basketball competition The team is currently coached by Billy Gillispie. Prior to Gillispie being named coach, the coach was Pat Knight who succeeded his father, Hall of Famer Bob...
. In his three seasons as a guard, he scored 1,544 points, including a career high 657 in the 2005-06 season. In a game against Nebraska
Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball
The Nebraska Cornhuskers represent the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in college basketball. The program saw its first game in 1896 playing 7-on-7 basketball. The first collegiate game was against Nebraska Wesleyan University...
, he scored a career-high 41 points. He has also had 297 assists, and collected 150 steals. He made 153 3-point field goals in his career as well.
The son of Glenn and Glinda Jackson, he was born June 18, 1985 in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe is a city in and the parish seat of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 53,107, making it the eighth largest city in Louisiana. A July 1, 2007, United States Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 51,208, but 51,636...
. He is a graduate of Ouachita Parish High School. In 2006, Jackson was suspended from the Texas Tech team for academic reasons, but it wasn't long before he was able to be back on the court. In his senior year at Texas Tech, Jackson was a recipient of the Lowe's Senior Class Award, recognizing his contributions on and off the basketball court.
In recent years, he has played in Italy, first in Legadue and then for Casale Monferrato. Jackson signed a two year contract with Prima Veroli in July, 2010.