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.

Madison Booker brings the ball up court

SEC notebook: Things to know about each team heading into NCAA tournament

March 21, 2025

Can South Carolina repeat as champs?

How South Carolina defeated Texas to capture its third straight SEC tourney crown

March 10, 2025

Fulwiley: ‘Don’t count us out, don’t doubt us’

South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley releases a shot with her right hand after getting an angle on Oklahoma guard Lexy Keys and leaning past her.

Ahead of SEC Tournament title game, South Carolina’s MiLaysia Fulwiley relishes her growth

March 8, 2025

Fulwiley: ‘It was really all up to me, and I’m glad I finally actually understood that’

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