[1] At UCLA, Jackson averaged 8.4 points, 4.7 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 111 career games between 1980 and 1984.

[2][3][4] Jackson was selected by the Indiana Pacers in the fourth round of the 1984 NBA draft with the 71st overall pick.

[5] He signed with the Pacers on September 1, 1984,[5] and played his one and only NBA game on November 7 against the Philadelphia 76ers.

[7] He averaged 8.3 points, 4.0 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 47 games for the Tornados during the 1984–85 season.

[8] He returned to the franchise in 1985–86, with the team moving to Florida mid-season and becoming the Pensacola Tornados.