How Luke Jackson went from college and NBA player to coaching and now an Oregon analyst. Even while playing college Jackson never thought about playing in the NBA.

How Luke Jackson went from college and NBA player to coaching and now an Oregon analyst. Even while playing college Jackson never thought about playing in the NBA.

SURPRISE, Ariz. — Reliever Luke Jackson is guaranteed $1.5 million in his one-year contract with the Texas Rangers and can earn up to $4 million if he closes regularly for the team.

Jackson is the son of Luke Jackson Jr., who played at Syracuse from 1992-95 and grandson of NBA All-Star Luke Jackson, who played eight seasons with the 76ers.