jackson also played basketball at alabama state, currently sitting fourth on alabama state's all-time scoring list, and was named swac player of the year in his senior year. jackson was inducted into both the alabama state and swac hall of fames, and his number was retired by both alabama state and his high school, wetumpka high school. jackson played one year of professional basketball in australia for the illawarra hawks. jackson was the recipient of the 2009 swac coach of the year award.