“She was one of the best players in Texas women’s basketball history,” recalls varsity coach Vic Schaefer. She was picked number 5 in the 2007 draft.
Tiffany Jacksonformer WNBA player and star of the University of Texas, died this Monday at the age of 37, victim of breast cancerannounced the team in a statement.
The American had a successful career on the courts: she rose to stardom from the University of Texas, where she played between 2003 and 2007, and reached the WNBA when she was chosen as number 5 in the 2007 draft.
Tiffany Jackson was diagnosed stage 3 breast cancer in september 2015, informs the school in the statement. Later, in May 2016, with the disease under control, he returned to the courts until he announced his withdrawn in May 2018. At that time, he began his adventure on the bench as an assistant.
“We are deeply saddened to hear the news of the passing of Tiffany Jackson, one of the best players in Texas women’s basketball history“said University of Texas team coach Vic Schaefer. “Tiffany has meant so much to so many people in this great state of Texas.”
The Washington Post remember that it is the Only player in Texas women’s basketball history to have 1,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, 300 steals, and 150 blocks.
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