Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Jackson graduated from Finney High School of Detroit in 1995. [8][9], Johnson is the founder and CEO of the New Economic Beginnings Foundation, which helps educate and find employment for opportunities for troubled youth and veterans. UT Martin reeled off an eight-game OVC winning streak for only the second time in program history en route to a share of the OVC West title. Jermaine Johnson, who has spent the last three seasons on the sidelines as an assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin, has been elevated to the role of associate head coach. The community center also includes the Jermaine Jackson Academy for youth basketball instruction. He committed to the College of Charleston. Jermaine Johnson, who has spent the last three seasons on the sidelines as an assistant men’s basketball coach at the University of Tennessee at Martin, has been elevated to the role of associate head coach. He grew up during the crack epidemic and his family struggled with homelessness, living in and out of motels following home evictions. Johnson attended seven high schools[2] while growing up including Trinity-Pawling School and Redemption Christian Academy. UT Martin advanced to the OVC Tournament championship for the second straight year and won its first outright OVC West division title. Johnson has three children. I am super excited about where our program is heading, as we continue to empower our student-athletes on and off the court.”. ", "Democrat Jermaine Johnson to challenge for state House seat currently held by Jimmy Bales", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jermaine_Johnson_(basketball)&oldid=984513504, Pages using infobox basketball biography with unsupported parameters, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 20 October 2020, at 13:51. Jackson also that year became the boys' basketball coach at Mount Clemens High School. I’m looking forward to carrying out the mission of our great university and the vision of Coach Stewart’s game plan for success. He finished his career as one of only four players in school history with at least 1,100 points and 850 rebounds. More recently he has become the young professional LaMelo Ball's manager. Jermaine “FunnyMaine” Johnson surrendered this week to Birmingham police who say he helped turn a peaceful protest into a night of violent unrest in the city. He was released from the team after one year. SB Nation is the largest independent sports media brand, consisting of SBNation.com, MMAFighting.com and over 300 fan-centric team communities. “One of my top priorities this off-season was to reward Jermaine with this promotion,” said UT Martin head coach Anthony Stewart. Jackson's cousin, Brandon Jenkins, is also a professional basketballer. He also played professionally in the CBA, as well as in Europe for a number of teams, winning the 2004 Italian Cup with Benetton Treviso. [14], In 2020, Johnson announced he would challenge Democratic incumbent Jimmy Bales for his seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives. [10][11], Currently, Johnson serves as the 3rd Vice Chair of the Richland County Democratic party, Richland County Recreation Commissioner, Vice Chair of the Young Democrats of the Central Midlands and Minority Caucus Chair of the Young Democrats of South Carolina. [10] During his first season, one of the players he coached was LaMelo Ball, a player who previously played professionally in Lithuania, as well as in his father's Junior Basketball Association. On June 29, 2015 Jackson was named Assistant Men's Basketball Coach for University of Detroit Mercy. The Knicks included Jackson in a trade along with Mike Sweetney and Tim Thomas in exchange for Antonio Davis and Eddy Curry of the Chicago Bulls. Head Men’s Basketball Coach – Middlesex County College, Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach (2 positions) – SUNY Ulster. [3][4], In high school, Johnson received interest from the College of Charleston and Long Beach State for basketball. [1] At the University of Detroit Mercy, Jackson played four seasons on the Detroit Titans men's basketball team. He eventually attended and graduated from the Winchendon School. UPDATED FOR 2020: Click to view our FULL LIST of coaching changes at EVERY LEVEL of college basketball. His father spent time in prison and his brother was in the military. He played for the Bucks in the 2005-06 season, with the team renouncing their NBA rights to him on July 19, 2007. He was cut by the Bulls on October 18, 2005, and was signed by the Milwaukee Bucks on December 15, 2005. “I am elated and humbled to be given this promotion,” Johnson said. Johnson's face was scarred when he was pistol-whipped as a teenager. After the dismissal of UDM head coach Ray McCallum in the spring of 2016, Jackson was appointed interim head coach until the Titans hired Bacari Alexander who kept Jackson on staff as the lead associate. HoopDirt is your source for the latest college basketball coaching news, rumors, and job postings. He starred during his time in the Mexican Basketball League where he averaged 21 points and 8 rebounds per game. Jermaine Maurice Jackson Sr. (born June 7, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player who most recently served as head coach for SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio. Last season, the Skyhawks equaled a school record with 22 victories while setting new single-season records for points (2,693), field goals (966), rebounds (1,312) and assists (555).
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