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.

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

LSU Tigers guard Flau'Jae Johnson gestures while handling the basketball

SEC notebook: South Carolina-LSU showdown, Tennessee-Texas clash, things we learned in Week 3

January 23, 2025

Kim Mulkey: ‘We know what we face next — a tremendous challenge’

Dawn Staley guides her team from the sidelines

SEC notebook: South Carolina-Alabama showdown, top-10 clash for Texas, things we learned in Week 2

January 16, 2025

News and notes from around the SEC

Tennessee's Samara Spencer yells out to teammates

SEC notebook: LSU-Tennessee showdown, ranked tests for Texas, things we learned from Week 1

January 9, 2025

Kim Mulkey’s Tigers haven’t lost a game since last season’s Elite Eight

Brandi Poole, Brooklyn Cartwright and LaToya Sanders are pictured in a thumbnail image

Atlanta Dream hire two assistant coaches, promote Brooklyn Cartwright to assistant GM

January 7, 2025

Dan Padover: ‘As an organization, we are committed to developing talent on and off the court’

Raegan Beers fires a pass during practice.

SEC notebook: ‘Red River Rivalry’ of Oklahoma-Texas highlights start of league play 

January 2, 2025

The two teams will square off at the Lloyd Noble Center for the first time in nearly 15 years

A woman shoots the basketball as two others try to defend her

SEC notebook: Mississippi’s KK Deans is the Rebels’ ‘lieutenant’ in leadership

December 26, 2024

Scott: ‘She’s a leader who wears many hats, always gives what the team needs and doesn’t complain’