On the heels of advancing to their first NCAA Division I males’s basketball match look in class historical past, Grambling State head coach Donte’ Jackson was requested by a reporter the way it felt to show this system might win Southwestern Athletic Convention championships on the courtroom.
Jackson offered an fascinating reply.
“That is three common season titles and one match title in seven years. I believe we’re a basketball college,” Jackson mentioned. “Coach Rob [Eddie Robinson] is Coach Rob. I really like him, it’s a terrific legacy he created, however proper now, the proof is within the pudding.”
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Since Jackson’s arrival initially of the 2017-18 season, the Tigers have completed decrease than fourth place within the SWAC simply as soon as and even then (2021-22), they made it to the convention semifinals. After shedding to Texas Southern in final yr’s SWAC title recreation, Grambling bought their revenge with a 72-65 win over the Tigers final night time to win the convention title.
“As lengthy I’m right here, we’re going to get gamers, coach them up the precise means and attempt to construct up our legacy the way in which Coach [Frederick] Hobdy did.”
Jackson went on to say that “Coach Hobdy was profitable championships the identical time as Coach Rob did, so it was greater than a soccer college then. We’re each.”
