Jeep Jackson, one of the most beloved players in UTEP basketball history and the heart and soul of the great Miner teams of the ‘80s, will be honored at UTEP’s game versus UAB on Thursday, Feb. 2 in the Haskins Center.
Jackson is being recognized 30 years after his passing at the age of 23. He died less than two months after playing his final game for the Miners.
Tip-off for the UAB game is at 8 p.m. MT.
Jackson played in 124 games for the Miners, collecting 875 points. He still ranks fourth in school history in steals (165) and seventh in assists (313).