Tamicha Jackson facts for kids
| Point guard | ||||||||||||||
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| Born | April 22, 1978 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
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| High school | Lincoln (Dallas, Texas) | |||||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | |||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 116 lb (53 kg) | |||||||||||||
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| College | Louisiana Tech (1996–2000) | |||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 2000 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall | |||||||||||||
| Selected by the Detroit Shock | ||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 2000–2006 | |||||||||||||
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| 2000 | Detroit Shock | |||||||||||||
| 2001–2002 | Portland Fire | |||||||||||||
| 2003 | Phoenix Mercury | |||||||||||||
| 2004–2005 | Washington Mystics | |||||||||||||
| 2006 | Phoenix Mercury | |||||||||||||
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Tamicha Renia Jackson is a former American basketball player. She was born on April 22, 1978. Tamicha was a talented point guard who played for several teams in the WNBA. She also proudly represented the United States in international competitions. One of her biggest achievements was winning a gold medal with the US Junior World Championship team.
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Tamicha Jackson's Basketball Journey
Tamicha Jackson started playing basketball at Lincoln High School in Dallas, Texas. Her skills quickly caught the attention of college recruiters. She decided to attend Louisiana Tech University, where she became a star player for the Lady Techsters.
College Career Highlights
From 1996 to 2000, Tamicha played college basketball at Louisiana Tech. She was a key player for her team. In 1997, she was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Sun Belt Tournament. She was also chosen for the All-Sun Belt Team four times during her college career.
In her final year, 2000, Tamicha received two major honors. She was named a Kodak All-American and a Third-team All-American by the Associated Press. These awards recognized her as one of the best college players in the country. She also earned the Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year award, showing her strength on defense. Tamicha graduated from Louisiana Tech University in 2000 with a degree in Animal Biology.
Playing in the WNBA
After her successful college career, Tamicha Jackson was drafted into the WNBA. She was the 8th overall pick in the 2000 WNBA Draft, chosen by the Detroit Shock. She played for the Shock in her rookie season.
Over her WNBA career, which lasted from 2000 to 2006, Tamicha played for several teams. After Detroit, she joined the Portland Fire for two seasons (2001–2002). She then played for the Phoenix Mercury in 2003 and again in 2006. She also spent two seasons with the Washington Mystics from 2004 to 2005. Tamicha was known for her speed and defensive skills as a point guard.
Winning Gold for Team USA
Tamicha Jackson also had the honor of playing for USA Basketball. In 1997, she was part of the USA Basketball Women's Junior National Team. This team competed in the FIBA Junior World Championship in Natal, Brazil.
The team faced tough competition, including Australia, who were the defending champions. In a thrilling gold medal game, the USA team played Australia again. The game went into overtime, but the USA team fought hard and won 78–74. This victory earned them the gold medal, which was the first medal for a USA team at a Junior World Championship. Tamicha played an important role in this historic win.
