Tiffany Jackson cancer: How did Tiffany Jackson die?

Tiffany Jackson-Jones was an American basketball player and coach. She played professionally in the Women’s National Basketball Association for the New York Liberty, Tulsa Shock, and Los Angeles Sparks.

She was later an assistant coach in college basketball for the Texas Longhorns women’s team.

Tiffany Jackson cancer: How did Tiffany Jackson die?

Tiffany Jackson, a former standout at the University of Texas who was the No. 5 pick in the WNBA draft in 2007 and played nine years in the league, has died of cancer, the school announced. She was 37.

Jackson, who was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015, died Monday. She was hired as head coach at Wiley College in April.

Tiffany had a great career and was an impact player,’ former Texas coach Jody Conradt said. ‘She was recognized for her all-around game and the fact that she was tremendously mobile and could play multiple positions. She was beloved by teammates, and we share in the sadness of her passing.’