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Stefon Jackson and his grandmother, Lena, after she had watched his first college game in 2008. "I'm one of the best scorers in the nation; everyone needs a scorer," Jackson said of the draft.
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Jackson ultimately decided to go back to school, and although he was suspended indefinitely in April, he didn't miss any games that fall.
On the floor, Jackson continued putting up big numbers and attracting pro scouts during another solid season.
Jackson finished his senior year second in Conference USA and fifth in the nation in scoring, averaging 24.5 points a game, including a school record 44 points at Santa Clara. Jackson finished his career as C-USA's all-time leading scorer with 2,456 career points.
Now it's out of two Philly natives' hands.
"Everyone wants to hear their name called," Jackson said. "And I'm one of the best scorers in the nation; everyone needs a scorer."
Contact staff writer Jorge Castillo at jcastillo@phillynews.com.
