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For Former UMBC Hoops Star K.J. Jackson, Romania Represents Next Step In Life

October 1, 2020October 1, 2020 Brooks Warren K.J. Jackson, UMBC, UMBC basketball

Former UMBC basketball star K.J. Jackson has started his pro career playing in the top basketball league in Romania, and he is grateful to be back on the court after dealing with injuries.

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UMBC Men’s Basketball Aiming For America East Title … But Vermont Stands In Way

March 10, 2020March 9, 2020 Luke Jackson K.J. Jackson, Ryan Odom, UMBC basketball, UMBC Retrievers

UMBC faces Vermont March 10 in the America East semifinals. And for senior guard K.J. Jackson, who wasn’t on the team when the Retrievers upset No. 1 seed Virginia in the 2018 NCAA Tournament, making it to the NCAA Tournament is a “personal drive.”

Loyola's Andrew Kostecka and UMBC's RJ Eytle-Rock

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Parallel Paths: Loyola, UMBC Men’s Basketball Enjoying Late-Season Surges

February 21, 2020February 21, 2020 Luke Jackson America East, Andrew Kostecka, Isaiah Hart, K.J. Jackson, Loyola Basketball, Pat Skerry, Patriot League, R.J. Eytle-Rock, Ryan Odom, Tavaras Hardy, Towson basketball, UMBC basketball

The Loyola and UMBC men’s hoops teams have mirrored each other throughout the season — and now both squads are playing their best basketball of the season.