Where are they now? Ray Jackson
Ray Jackson was a guard for the Michigan Wolverines from 1991 to 1995. Jackson was part of the famed "Fab Five" freshman with Chris Webber, Jalen Rose, Juwan Howard and Jimmy King. The Wolverines reached the NCAA Tournament Finals in both 1992 and 1993, Jackson's freshman and sophomore season. In his senior year of 1995, Jackson averaged 15.8 points per game for Michigan. Jackson was the only member of the "Fab Five" to never make it to the NBA. He was picked up by the Knicks as an undrafted free agent in 1995, but was cut prior to the start of the season. Jackson was drafted by the Grand Rapids Hoops of the CBA and earned the 1995-96 CBA Rookie of the Year. Jackson currently resides in Austin, Texas. He runs a moving company and is President of R.I.S.E. Up Inc. RISE Up is a non-profit organization that stressed the need for today's youth. The program provides social, educational, and recreational opportunities for children through the use of basketball. |