PHILADELPHIA - Former Temple University standout Marc Jackson will be one of five members that will be inducted into the Philadelphia Big 5 Hall of Fame on February 21. Jackson will become the 23rd men’s basketball player in TU history to be inducted into the Big 5 Hall of Fame.
Jackson, who was named the 1997 A10 Player of the Year, was a two-time all-A10 and all-Big 5 first team honoree (1995-96, 1996-97). Also a two-time NABC first team all-District performer, he scored 1,059 career points and grabbed 567 rebounds in his three-year collegiate career, including 1,001 points (15.9 ppg.) in his two seasons (1995-96, '96-97) at Temple. The Owls center led the team in scoring and rebounding his final two seasons with his best season coming as a junior in 1996-97 when he averaged 16.1 points and 9.0 rebounds per game. His Temple teams posted a 40-14 record and advanced to the NCAA Tournament both seasons.
Jackson decided to forego his senior season and was drafted in the second round of the 1997 NBA Draft by Golden State. After playing overseas to start his professional career, he joined Golden State for the 2000-01 season where he was named to the NBA all-Rookie team. In all, he played seven seasons in the NBA, compiling 3,238 points and 1,655 rebounds. He now serves as a studio analyst for Comcast SportsNet in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Big 5 Hall of Fame Class of 2012 is comprised of Saint Joseph's Melissa Coursey, Jackson, Penn's Matt Maloney, La Salle's Kelly Greenberg and Jenn Beisel of Villanova. The induction ceremony will begin 11:30 a.m. at The Palestra on February 21. For ticket information, please contact the Philadelphia Big 5 at 215-898-4747 orbig5@philadelphiabig5.org.
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