James "JJ" Jackson begins his second season at Alabama and fourth season overall in college coaching after a successful run as a high school coach in Montgomery. He currently serves as the Director of Recruiting, Player Relations & Community Engagement
He began his college career at Faulkner University (NAIA) where they made it to the Sweet 16 National NAIA Tourney in KC Missouri in his two seasons.
Jackson has over 30 years of coaching experience, starting at the high School level where he was the Head Coach at G.W. Carver High School, winning three AHSAA state championships (2012,2015 & 2018), and built Carver into a state powerhouse during his tenure with the Wolverines. He posted a career record of 531-129.
Jackson has coached players such as Craig Sword, NBA ( Atlanta Hawks G-League, Washington Wizards and Indiana Pacers), Mack Wilson, NFL (Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots), Marlon Davidson (Atlanta Falcons & San Francisco 49ers, along with many other overseas players).
He started his college career at West Texas State (MVC) in 1982-83. In 1984-87, Jackson played for the University of Alabama, where they were the SEC Regular Season and SEC Tournament Champions (1987), with two NCAA Sweet 16 appearances (1986-87).
Jackson graduated from Alabama with BS in Communication. He is married to Jessica W. Jackson and they have one son, James Jackson lll.Â
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