BEFORE EMMANUEL...Jackson was a two-sport athlete at Monterey Trail High School (Elk Grove, Calif.)...played one year of varsity basketball and three years of varsity volleyball...was named All-Delta River League two-straight years...led the league in kills two years in a row...led the league in blocks as a senior...named Sacramento All-City as a senior.

Major: Biology / Chemistry

Career Aspirations: to do science research around the world

Favorite Movie: Inception

Favorite Book: Green Eggs & Ham

Favorite Pre-match Meal: stir fry