Zawdie Jackson, the former Florida International University guard, has officially signed a professional contract with BC Shumen of Bulgaria's National Basketball League, marking the latest step in a promising basketball journey.
During his senior year at FIU, Jackson posted averages of 12.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists per game, while dishing out a team‑high 96 assists and shooting 86.9 percent from the free‑throw line. He reached a career milestone of 500 assists by the season finale, and his 25‑point outburst against Kennesaw State set a Division I high for the season.
Jackson’s impact extended beyond statistics; he scored in double figures on 20 occasions, logged three or more assists in 20 games and even posted a 25‑game streak of consecutive free throws made, a feat that placed him sixth in FIU history.
A Milestone for FIU Basketball
He becomes the third FIU Panther to secure a professional contract for the 2025‑26 season, following Corey Stephenson’s agreement with the Detroit Pistons and Julian Mackey’s move to the Leicester Riders. The trio reflects a growing pipeline of talent leaving the program for overseas opportunities.
The signing underscores BC Shumen’s intent to bolster its roster with experienced collegiate players, and Jackson will look to translate his collegiate success into a new environment as he aims to contribute to the club’s campaign in the Bulgarian league.