Tiffany Jackson

Former WNBA player and Texas Longhorns legend Tiffany Jackson has died after battling cancer. She was only 37.

The University of Texas at Austin women's basketball program is "mourning the loss of Longhorn legend" Tiffany Jackson, the school said on Monday in a ...

Jackson, who was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, died Monday. She was hired as head coach at Wiley College in April. Jackson was a three-time All- ...

On Monday, the University of Texas Longhorns athletics program announced that Tiffany Jackson, a basketball-team legend, died from breast cancer at 37.

Former University of Texas star Tiffany Jackson died on Monday from breast cancer. She was 37. Jackson was first diagnosed with breast cancer back in 2015 ...

She was a three-time All-Big 12 selection and was also voted as the national freshman of the year by the United States Basketball Writers Association in 2004. "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."

WNBA star and standout from the University of Texas Women's basketball team Tiffany Jackson died Monday from cancer at the age of 37, her alma mater ...

She was also a four-time member of the All-Big 12 Conference Team, UT said in its statement. Following treatment in May 2016, she was told her cancer was in remission and returned to the court. 4 in the Associated Press Poll in her freshman season and was named the National Freshman of the Year by the U.S. remembered Jackson as "an incredible light for our students and an amazing member of the Wiley College family." The 6'3 athlete had a decorated career, rising to stardom during her time at the University of Texas from 2003 to 2007, and breaking into the WNBA as the No. We are praying for her family and friends,” he said.

It seems unfair to lose somebody like Jackson at the age of 37. Per Damon Sayles, she was somebody you easily cheered for.

She was a mother of a young boy who will turn 10 in December. She had a degree in applied learning and development but had a deep appreciation for broadcast journalism — which made interviewing easy for her. She knew she was good on the court, but her humility always outranked her overconfidence. As a senior, she transferred to Duncanville High School and won a Class 5A state title. In the fall of 2000, Ensley gave me a short, direct message regarding Jackson, who was gearing up for her sophomore year of high school. I watched her go from being described as “talented” to “outstanding” in the eyes of basketball fans, then from being described as “outstanding” to “incredible” as she got older and better. The Athletic was planning a piece on her before the college basketball season, as she was preparing to start her head coaching career at NAIA Wiley College in Marshall, Texas. Jackson played nine years in the WNBA, but she won multiple pro championships playing overseas in Israel. She led the team in rebounding. I’ve known her since I was a cub reporter and she was a 14-year-old freshman kicking butt and taking names at Lincoln High School in Dallas. Watch her on defense, and she delivered chaos for the opposition. Put the ball in her hands on offense, and get out of her way.

Tiffany Jackson, a Texas women's basketball legend who was drafted in the 2007 WNBA draft, died Monday after a battle with breast cancer.

Jackson, who was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, died Monday. She was hired as head coach at Wiley College in April.

She was an assistant coach at Texas for two seasons. “We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Tiffany Jackson, one of the greatest players in the history of Texas women’s basketball,” Texas coach Vic Schaefer said. Her best pro season came in 2011 with Tulsa when she averaged 12.4 points and 8.4 rebounds. “She was recognized for her all-around game and the fact that she was tremendously mobile and could play multiple positions. She was 37. 5 pick in the WNBA draft in 2007 and played nine years in the league, has died of cancer, the school announced.

Jackson, who was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, died Monday. She was hired as head coach at Wiley College in April. Jackson was a three-time ...

Players and coaches mourn the passing of Texas basketball and WNBA star Tiffany Jackson after her seven-year battle with breast cancer.