Briahanna Jackson

Briahanna Jackson | Louisville vs. Michigan State

Class:
Redshirt Junior
Position:
Guard
High School:
IMG Basketball Academy/Freedom
Hometown:
Tampa, Fla.
Prev School:
UCF

Redshirt Senior Year (2016-17):

Was one of three players named to the All-ACC Academic Team.
Second on the team in steals (41) and assists (127). She ranks 33rd nationally in assist-turnover ratio (2.35).
Played in all three NCAA Tournament games, totaling nine points, nine rebounds, and 10 assists off the bench. She missed the previous eight games with lower back spasms.
Recorded six assists and no turnovers against NC State.
With five assists against Clemson, surpassed 100 assists for first time in career.
Put together 11 points, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals against Miami. She has 10 games with at least two steals.
Totaled seven points, nine rebounds, and four assists against Syracuse.
Reached double-digit points for the fourth time this season, tallying 11 against Evansville.
Collected a career-high 10 assists against Western Kentucky.
Recorded eight assists for the second-consecutive game, dishing out eight versus Kentucky to go with 10 rebounds.
Earned first start of the season, totaling nine points, five rebounds, and three steals against Maryland. She had a game-high eight assists and no turnovers.
Tallied double-digit points for the third time this season, scoring 10 against South Carolina on 5-of-8 shooting.
Registered a season-best six steals against Bowling Green.
Opened the year with a solid all-around performance, totaling 13 points, four assists, and four steals against UT Martin.

Redshirt Junior Year (2015-16):

Named to the All-ACC women's basketball academic team.
Started 33 of 34 games played, averaging 11.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists, and 2.0 steals.
Ranked 28th in the ACC in scoring (11.1) and seventh in steals (2.0).
Recorded fourth 20-point game of the season, 23rd in double figures, totaling 20 on 9-of-18 shooting against DePaul in the NCAA Tournament second round.
Finished with 18 points on 7-of-17 shooting and a season-tying best nine rebounds against Syracuse in the ACC Tournament.
Reached double-digit points for the second-consecutive game, totaling 12 on 5-of-7 shooting to go with four assists against Pittsburgh.
Tallied a game-best four steals – 14th game this season with at least three – and also recorded one block against USF.
Had an efficient night against Clemson, scoring 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting, including a 3-for-4 stint from 3; also had three assists and three steals in 22 minutes.
Fell one rebound shy of a double-double against Syracuse, finishing the game with 11 points and a season-high nine rebounds.
Produced 13 points and three steals against Virginia Tech, reaching 1,000th career point on a layup with 15 seconds to go against the Hokies (769 points at UCF; 376 at Louisville).
Poured in 11 of 15 points in the third quarter against Florida State to go with six rebounds, four assists, and four steals; knocked down seven field goals, one of seven games this season with at least seven baskets.
Scored 21 of a game-high 23 points in the second half against IUPUI, connecting on 8-of-17 shots; scored eight of the team’s final 10 points.
Totaled team highs of 18 points and eight rebounds against Kentucky; connected on a season-high 7-of-10 from the charity stripe.
Had 13 points on 5-of-10 shooting against Michigan State; hit three 3s, connecting on at least three triples for the fifth time this season.
Recorded a season-best 24 points against Western Kentucky, hitting four treys.
Made season debut at Louisville against California, totaling 21 points and six steals; point total is tied for eighth most in a season-opener in school history and second most by an individual making her debut.

At UCF:

Averaged 16.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.8 steals over a two-year span at UCF (2012-14); totaled 783 points over that stretch behind 39.7 percent shooting, including 82 3-pointers.
Played in 14 games as a sophomore, averaging 17.8 points and 4.8 rebounds, while collecting 44 steals over that period.
Scored more than 30 points twice during sophomore campaign: 34 vs. Georgia State (Nov. 19) and 31 vs. Flagler (Dec. 7).
Had consecutive 20-point performances to open conference play, counting 28 points against Connecticut on 11-of-22 shooting that included six treys.
Named the 2012-13 Conference USA Freshman of the Year after producing 15.7 points and 3.3 rebounds per game; broke the 15-year-old conference record with 89 steals.
Named to the 2013 C-USA All-Tournament Team after averaging 18.5 points and shooting 92.9 percent from the charity stripe; sank 11 3-pointers in the tournament, sixth most in league history at the event.
Selected Conference USA Freshman of the Week three times during 2012-13.
Notched a season-best 34 points against Missouri State (Nov. 21) in freshman season, going 12 for 30 from the field.

High School:

Graduated from Freedom (Tampa) High in 2011 before being admitted into IMG Basketball Academy.
Only played flag football as a senior in high school, guiding Freedom High to a 10-1 record and district runner-up honors; broke school records in rushing yards (1,023) and touchdowns (18), while adding 1,289 passing yards and 18 passing scores; recorded 23 interceptions and 26 flag pulls on defense.
Named to the all-Western Conference National Division first team for flag football.
Spent sophomore and junior seasons at Lecanto High; averaged 21 points and 4.4 steals that first year and followed it with 18.6 points and 5.5 steals per game in leading the school to its first undefeated record in program history.

Personal:

Daughter of Cathleen Grippe … has three brothers (Dresdian Grippe, Dorrian Jackson, Jalon Reed) and one sister (Bevan Grippe).
Born on Sept. 19, 1993.
Majoring in criminal justice.