Amanda Jackson
Amanda Michelle Jackson[1] (born June 1, 1985) is an Armenian-American female basketball player. Jackson played college basketball for the Miami Redhawks at Miami University. She led the Redhawks to their first NCAA tournament and as of 2016, ranks second as their all-time leading scorer.[2] She was inducted into the Springfield City School District Athletic Hall of Fame in 2018.[3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 1, 1985 Springfield, Ohio, U.S. |
| Nationality | Armenian-American |
| Listed height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Career information | |
| High school | South High School |
| College | Miami University |
| WNBA draft | 2008 / Undrafted |
| Playing career | 2008–2015 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| 2008–2009 | Sport Alges Dafundo |
| 2009 | CB Puig d'en Valls |
| 2010 | Hatis Yerevan |
| 2010-2011 | Saint-Amand Hainaut Basket |
| 2011 | France - LFB |
| 2012 | Elitzur Ramla |
| 2012–2014 | Saint-Amand Hainaut Basket |
| 2014–2015 | Energa Toruń |
Professional career
After college, Jackson signed with the Chicago Sky's on a WNBA training camp contract but failed to yield a professional contract. She then turned to play basketball internationally.[4]
References
- "Amanda Jackson". miamiredhawks.com. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
- "Giving Back Via Basketball; Former Miami Athletes Continue to Inspire". miamiredhawks.com. August 12, 2016. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
- Pendleton, Marc (January 26, 2018). "Springfield to add four to athletic hall of fame". Springfield News-Sun. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
- Billing, Greg (January 31, 2016). "Wildcats finding success on, off court". Springfield News-Sun. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
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