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.

Mississippi guard KK Deans sits at a podium with her arms crossed on the table in front of her. A microphone with the SEC logo is directly in front of her, and she looks out at the assembled reporters.

Despite KK Deans’ thrilling performance, Mississippi falls short of upsetting Texas

March 8, 2025

Deans: ‘We gotta take that same fight and do the little things to make a run in the NCAA Tournament’

Photo of South Carolina coach Dawn Staley standing on a basketball court and directing her team.

SEC notebook: The regular-season title race is a tight one

February 27, 2025

Will South Carolina or Texas capture the SEC regular-season crown? Plus, several teams hope to move up in the standings ahead of the conference tournament

Texas head coach Vic Schaefer bends his right elbow and extends that arm to call a play from the sidelines.

SEC notebook: Can Texas remain atop the SEC standings as the regular season culminates?

February 20, 2025

South Carolina is right on the Longhorns’ heels

Texas forward Madison Booker is shown in profile. She yells in celebration after a basket.

SEC notebook: Can Texas break away from South Carolina and LSU as the SEC’s best?

February 13, 2025

Plus, several teams seek to improve their conference and NCAA tournament résumés

Kim Caldwell puts a hand on Talaysia Cooper's left shoulder

SEC notebook: UConn-Tennessee clash in battle of bluebloods, ranked tests for Texas, things we learned in Week 5 

February 6, 2025

Caldwell: ‘[Tennessee-UConn] took over your whole week when that game was on the schedule’

Shatori Walker-Kimbrough, Brionna Jones and Brittney Griner hold up the back of their new Atlanta Dream jerseys during their introductory press conference.

Atlanta Dream’s free agent signings signal a ‘monumental’ moment for franchise

February 6, 2025

Dan Padover: ‘The home run is here’

A graphic with five photos of Brittney Griner in a collage against a blue and purple gradient background. The text reads, "Welcome to the A" and "Brittney Griner."

Atlanta Dream’s trio of free agent signings brings star power, championship experience

February 1, 2025

Dream add Brittney Griner, Brionna Jones and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough to play with top returning guards

Connecticut Sun forward Brionna Jones (42) warms up before the WNBA game between the Minnesota Lynx and the Connecticut Sun at Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut, USA on August 14, 2022. Photo Credit: Chris Poss

Atlanta Dream to sign Brionna Jones after eight seasons with Connecticut Sun, per report

January 31, 2025

The move comes two days after the Dream signed Brittney Griner and Shatori Walker-Kimbrough to one-year deals

SEC notebook: LSU-Oklahoma showdown, the Commodores’ rise, things we learned in SEC Week 4

January 30, 2025

Is LSU, Texas or Kentucky the best runner-up to the Gamecocks?

Team USA Diana Taurasi (L) with her right hand over her heart and Brittney Griner stand listening to the national anthem during the WNBA All-Star Game at Footprint Center

Why the Atlanta Dream are signing Brittney Griner in latest WNBA free agency frenzy

January 29, 2025

The 10-time WNBA All-Star will start a new chapter of her career in the 2025 season