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.

Iliana Rupert holds up her left hand to show off her 2022 WNBA championship ring in Las Vegas on Aug. 1, 2023.

Atlanta Dream lose Iliana Rupert to Golden State Valkyries in expansion draft

December 10, 2024

Rupert will take her talents to the west coast after her international commitment in Turkey

Photo of Atlanta Dream general manager Dan Padover (l) and coach Karl Smesko (r) sitting in front of a banner with the team's logo.

Why hiring Karl Smesko is a ‘great win’ for the Atlanta Dream

November 20, 2024

Atlanta general manager Dan Padover also described Smesko as a “proven winner”

FGCU head coach Karl Smesko addresses his team.

Atlanta Dream hire Florida Gulf Coast’s Karl Smesko as head coach

November 13, 2024

Smesko brings player development, decades of winning to Dream

Dawn Staley celebrates a national title with players as confetti falls

2024-25 SEC preview

October 29, 2024

Texas, LSU, Oklahoma among top challengers for the No. 1 Gamecocks

Atlanta Dream head coach Tanisha Wright stands at mid-court looking towards the baseline, with her hands down and out in a state of mild confusion

After Tanisha Wright’s departure, what’s next for the Atlanta Dream?

October 4, 2024

Dan Padover: ‘This was the decision that we made to position us best moving forward’

Key adjustments the Atlanta Dream must make after loss to New York Liberty

September 23, 2024

Tanisha Wright: ‘They punched us in the mouth. … Now, we have to respond’

Tina Charles, smiling.

‘A new season’: Atlanta Dream’s journey and keys to defeating New York Liberty in Round 1

September 22, 2024

Tina Charles: ‘It’s a new season. We came here [New York] with our bags packed’

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)

How the Atlanta Dream set up a win-and-in regular season finale

September 18, 2024

Tanisha Wright: ‘All these games have been playoff games for us’

Atlanta Dream forward Naz Hillmon stands with hands on her waist during a game

Atlanta Dream keep playoff hopes alive with gritty victory

September 16, 2024

Tina Charles: ‘The goal was to win by any means necessary’

Tina Charles, smiling.

How Atlanta Dream will continue to build on ‘identity’ after loss to Indiana Fever

August 27, 2024

Tanisha Wright: ‘We are doing a great job of forming an identity. … That’s going to be our focus moving forward’