Willie Jackson

Willie Jackson (born June 22, 1962) is an American former college basketball stand-out and current high school head coach.

Playing career

High school Jackson grew up in Webster Parish, Louisiana and attended Sibley High School from 1976–77 to 1979–80. Through the 2009–10 season, these rank him first, second, first and third in Centenary history, respectively. At Jackson's graduation, he was only the fourth Division I player ever to earn three conference player of the year awards. His ASUN scoring record lasted until February 22, 2023, when it was surpassed by McGhee, who had the benefit of a fifth season of eligibility due to a blanket NCAA eligibility waiver for all basketball players active in the COVID-disrupted 2020–21 season.

Jackson was drafted in the fourth round (74th overall) in the 1984 NBA draft by the Houston Rockets, although he never played in the league. He played the 1984–85 season in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), for the Wisconsin Flyers and Sarasota Stingers. He averaged 8.3 points and 3.4 rebounds over 35 games.

As of 2012–13 Willie Jackson is the head coach at Central High School in Grand Cane, Louisiana.