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.
Pressure doesn’t shake her, rhythm fuels her. With the Dream climbing and Gray shining, she’s crafting a season that’s equal parts breakout and coronation.
Jordin Canada: ‘I think it’s a big challenge for us to see where we’re at, how we can get better and what type of team we’ll be’
Brittney Griner: ‘[It] feels good to see [shots] going in, getting that rhythm, especially getting ready for the second half of the season”
Paopao: ‘I feel like Atlanta has accepted me with open arms’
Howard: ‘I want to be on an All-WNBA team and WNBA All-Defensive team’
Hillmon: ‘I definitely feel like I found my voice’
Jones: ‘I’ve gotten comfortable with being uncomfortable’
Karl Smesko: ‘Defensively, we just made too many mistakes’
Karl Smesko: ‘I think we have the makeup of a really good team’