Malika Jackson joined the Dustdevils women's basketball team as a coach after two years of highly successful action as a student-athlete. Jackson led the Dustdevils to a program-high 19-9 record and first-ever appearance in the NCAA Division II national tournament in 2013-14, while also earning the University's first All-American honor in women's basketball.
As a senior, Jackson averaged16.4 points and 9.1 rebounds per game while constructing a resonating resume of acclaim. She was named to the All-Heartland Conference first team, All-South Central Regional team, All-NCAA South Central Regional Tournament team and to the All-Heartland Conference Tournament team for her efforts on the court. She was recognized with the Texas A&M International Athletic Director's Award, named Team Most Valuable Player and placed on the Heartland Conference Commissioner's Honor Roll for academic and athletic achievement.
As a junior transfer in 2012-13, Jackson was named the Heartland Conference's Newcomer of the Year after averaging 10.6 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. She earned All-Heartland Conference team honorable mention and the Texas A&M International Team Coaches' Award.
In junior college at Antelope Valley College from 2010-12, Jackson was named to both the All-Conference first team and as an honorable mention. She led the team in assists, earned Moorpark Tournament Team, Grossmont All-Tournament Team, Fresno All-Tournament Team and Mater Dei All-Tournament Team recognitions.
