The HBCU Basketball community is devastated by the news of Samuel “Sammy” Jackson’s death. Jackson was the former head men’s basketball coach at Fort Valley State University (FVSU). He was found dead in Atlanta on Jan. 29, 2025, shortly after being reported missing by his wife a few days prior. The Atlanta Police Department (APD) has confirmed that his death is being investigated as a homicide, with evidence indicating he died from gunshot wounds. Jackson, 59, went missing Jan. 27 while working an Uber Eats shift in Middle Georgia.
