WKU’s Trency Jackson (6’2″ guard) hits the shot to beat University of Arkansas Little Rock
JUNIOR (2012-13): Transferred to WKU following the first semester of the 2012-13 season and will become eligible to play for WKU after the conclusion of the first semester of the 2013-14 season.
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY: Played in 11 games and made 10 starts as a sophomore at Texas Tech University in 2012-13 before transferring to WKU… Averaged 6.6 points and 2.3 rebounds in 22.4 minutes per game… Arrived at Texas Tech after transferring from Northwest Florida State College.
NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE: Spent freshman season of 2011-12 at Northwest Florida State College… Helped the Raiders to the NJCAA national title game and a 31-2 record… Averaged 10.3 points, 3.1 assists, 1.6 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 2011-12… Was named to the NJCAA Region 8 All-Tournament Team.
HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at Wingfield High School in Jackson, Miss… Named first-team all-state as a senior after averaging 25.3 points, 6.6 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 3.5 steals per game… Helped Wingfield to a 29-1 record and a number-four ranking in Mississippi… Averaged 22 points, 4.2 rebounds and four assists per game as a junior… Was rated a three-star recruit by Rivals.com.
MISCELLANEOUS: Majoring in disciplinary studies… Lists greatest sports thrill as hitting multiple game-winning shots during his career and helping teams to championships.
SOURCE: WKU Athletics