Posts by Wilton Jackson

Wilton Jackson II covers the Atlanta Dream and the SEC for The Next. A native of Jackson, Miss., Wilton previously worked for Sports Illustrated along with other media outlets. He also freelances for different media entities as well. He attended the University of Southern Mississippi, where he earned his Bachelor's degree in multimedia journalism (broadcast) before earning a Master's degree in mass communication from LSU and a second Master's degree in sport management from Jackson State University.

Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray attempts a jump shot over the outstretched hand of Washington Mystics guard Ariel Atkins.

All-Star Allisha Gray has found freedom and joy with the Atlanta Dream

July 20, 2024

Gray: ‘Coming to Atlanta has allowed me to be the player I know I am’

Four Atlanta Dream players huddle near the free-throw line.

Takeaways from the Atlanta Dream’s loss to the Las Vegas Aces

July 13, 2024

Tanisha Wright: ‘We have to continue to fight’

Atlanta Dream guard Jordin Canada (3) drives to the basket during the WNBA game between the Atlanta Dream and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on June 28, 2024. (Photo Credit: Chris Poss | The Next)

What Jordin Canada’s injury means for the Atlanta Dream

July 6, 2024

A broken finger will keep Canada out for the pre-Olympic stretch

Tina Charles, smiling.

Tina Charles 2.0: Inside the journey of faith that sparked her WNBA return

May 30, 2024

Charles: ‘I was just in a state of gratitude’