Bunch of Questions with....WBB's All-Conference Transfer Jazion Jackson
Jazion Jackson is ready to write her comeback story. The Texas Tech transfer suffered a season-ending injury prior to Tech's first game last season. Before sitting out last year, she earned First-Team All-Conference USA honors while playing for UTEP in 2022-23. Jackson led the team in steals (2.06 pg) and was second on the squad in scoring (11.6 ppg), rebounds (5.8 pg) and assists (2.3 pg). She played her first three seasons for North Texas, where she started 72 of 81 games and raised her scoring average each year.
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and where?
Kobe Bryant at Ruth's Chris Steak House
One word to describe how it felt when you put on the the ASU polo for the first time:
Different
You have a chance to pick the brain of any coach of any sport for one hour....who is it?
Dan Hurley
The most upset you have ever been on the court was:
When I tore my achilles
The happiest you have ever been on the court:
Every time I win
You have a chance to go watch one past sporting event live (any sport)...what are you going to?
Michael Jordan's last game
MLB players pick a song to play on the PA system when they step up to the plate. You are a MLB player. What song is playing as you dig into the batter's box?
Wipe Me Down by Boosie
What did you like best about your hometown?
There is a lot to do in Dallas!
A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again:
Coach Carter
Past Sun Devil (any sport) you wish you could have watched compete:
James Harden
Favorite song from your favorite artist?
Humble by Lil Baby
Are you a good dancer? When is the last time you danced?
I'm not a good dancer, but I danced this week making a TikTok with a teammate
What is one of your favorite quotes?
Bible Verse: To whom much is given, much is required
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Washing dishes
What is your favorite form of exercise?
Playing pickup basketball
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
My mom
If you could witness any event past, present or future, what would it be?
A Michael Jackson concert
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
Draw
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
Whitney Houston
What did you do growing up that got you into trouble?
Talk too much
What story does your family always tell about you?
Pushing someone off a bike so I could ride it
What's your favorite TV show/series and why?
'Power' because it never gets old
If you were a character on a TV show/series, which one would you be? .
SpongeBob
If someone wrote a book about your life, what would they title it?
Action Jackson
Name one thing about yourself that most people don't know:
I'm shy
What is your favorite commercial?
Geico commercials because they are all funny!
Game/event where you learned the most from?
2024 National Championship
If you could live during any time period when/where would it be and why?
The '90s because I heard it was better
What is the most important thing that a parent/grandparent taught you?
To never give up!
What was the single-biggest challenge of your life?
Tearing my achilles
What is your favorite road trip destination?
California
What toppings do you get on your pizza?
Pepperoni and bacon
How do you like your steak cooked?
Medium rare
Favorite pro athlete you have been around:
Ariel Atkins [Washington Mystics Guard]
Most underrated coach you have been around:
Carlos Knox [Notre Dame Director of Player Development]
Past Sun Devil game/event you wish you would have been there live to see:
Seeing James Harden play
What I know now that I wish I knew in high school:
Life is hard
Typically, I am in bed and lights are out at:
10 p.m.
Last book I read:
Be the Best
Last movie I saw:
The Joker
What was the first concert you ever attended?
Never been to a concert
The most played song on my iPhone is:
No Chill by PartyNextDoor
My favorite month:
August
Something I have not done, but I will:
Skydive
What is your favorite holiday and why?
Thanksgiving because I'm around all my family
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Resilient, kindhearted, laid-back
If you could be on any game show, which show would you choose?
The Circle
What is the most useful app you have downloaded?
Waze
What is your best childhood sports memory?
Winning district in middle school
You have just won the lottery, what is your first purchase?
Buy my mom a house
What is your favorite sport to watch other than basketball?
Football
What is your favorite food?
Seafood
What is your favorite restaurant?
Shell Shack
What do you miss the most about being a kid?
No bills
What is the hardest thing that you have ever done?
Recover from my achilles injury
What is your favorite candy?
Skittles - Mixed Berry
One sentence to describe your family?
My family is overly competitive
What is a place that you have always wanted to visit?
Aspen
What was the most exciting game you have ever been a part of?
2011 Mavericks Game 7… I was there!