Hall of Fame

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DeWayne Jackson

  • Class
    2013
  • Induction
    2026
  • Sport(s)
    Men's Basketball
DeWayne Jackson ranks among the most versatile and accomplished players in Morgan State men’s basketball history. Throughout his four-year career, he consistently demonstrated excellence as a scorer, rebounder, defender, and leader, helping guide the Bears through one of the program’s most successful eras.

Jackson made an immediate impact, earning MEAC Rookie of the Year honors in 2010 after helping lead Morgan State to both the MEAC regular-season and tournament championships. The Bears advanced to the NCAA Tournament that season, adding to a period of sustained success for the program.

A two-time First-Team All-MEAC selection in 2011 and 2013, Jackson played a key role in leading Morgan State to the 2013 MEAC Tournament Championship Game, marking the Bears’ fifth conference title-game appearance in seven years. His all-around contributions placed him among the conference’s elite players and earned him recognition as a 2013 All-MEAC First Team selection.

Jackson’s name remains firmly etched in the Morgan State record books. He is the only player in school history to surpass 1,500 points, 500 rebounds, 150 steals, and 150 assists in a career. He finished with 1,596 points (5th all-time), 562 rebounds (12th all-time), 173 steals (2nd all-time), and 186 assists. His 173 career steals also rank 18th in MEAC history.

Through his leadership, consistency, and record-setting accomplishments, Dewayne Jackson established himself as one of the greatest all-around players in Morgan State basketball history and is a worthy Hall of Fame nominee.
 
Achievements: 
  • A 2013 All-MEAC First Team selection, Jackson played a pivotal role in leading the Bears to the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Tournament title game, marking Morgan State’s fifth championship-game appearance in seven years
  • Jackson’s decorated career began with immediate impact, earning MEAC Rookie of the Year honors in 2010. He was a two-time First Team All-MEAC honoree in 2011and '13. The Bears finished the 2009-10 season as MEAC regular-season and tournament champions–before falling to No.2 seed Oklahoma 82-54 in the NCAA Tournament. He also ranks No.18 in the MEAC in career steals (173)
  • He remains the only player in school history to record the rare combination of more than 1,500 points (1,596–5th all-time), 500 rebounds(562–12th),150steals (173–2nd), and 150 assists(186)
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