Grand Blanc Hires New Head Coach

Grand Blanc High School has hired Tory Jackson to be the head coach of the boys basketball program. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, the Saginaw native will take the helm of a 100-year old program that has experienced its greatest success in the last two seasons, winning the Division 1 state championship in 2021 and finishing as state runner-up in 2022. As the program heads into its second century, it will do so under very accomplished leadership: 

High School Playing Career 

• Finished his high school career with 2,518 career points, which was the most in Saginaw County history and the fourth-most in Michigan boys basketball history at the time (now fifth all-time, trailing Jay Smith, Mark Brown, Dylan Jergens and Christopher Hass) 

• Led Buena Vista to Class C state championships in both 2004 & 2006 

• A four-time AP All-State honoree, he was named Class C Player of the Year in both 2004 & 2006 

• Scored 30.5 points per game his senior year at Buena Vista, while also averaging seven assists and seven rebounds 

• Member of school’s National Honor Society 

College Playing Career 

• Never missed a game at Notre Dame, playing in 136 games, a school record at the time 

• Second all-time at Notre Dame in career steals (211) and assists (694) 

• Named to 2010 Big East All-Tournament Team 

• Earned 2010 Big East Sportsmanship Award 

• Named to 2007 Big East All-Rookie Team 

• Played in three NCAA Tournaments 

• Elected team captain 

Professional Playing Career 

• Played in the NBA Developmental League, averaging 7 points and 3 assists for the Ft. Wayne Mad Ants 

• Also played professionally in Mongolia 

Miscellaneous 

• Son of James and Sarah Jackson, and the second youngest of 14 children 

• Engaged to Larissa Gallardo 

• Father of three children who are 13, 9 & 8 

• Member of the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame 

Quotes 

• University of Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey: “Tory is like a son to me. The positive energy that flows off of him is contagious. He is truly an educator and a fierce competitor. I would want my son to play for Tory Jackson.” 

• Grand Blanc Athletic Director Jerrod Dohm: “Tory’s passion and enthusiasm for coaching young men was evident throughout the interview process. He has a reputation for getting the most out of his players, and we are confident that he will do a great job in helping our student-athletes mature and achieve their goals.”