Who will be the next Clovis West boys basketball coach? Vance Walberg has a name in mind

Vance Walberg would like Clovis West to remove the interim tag on Tyrone Jackson.

Walberg, who was introduced as the Fresno State men’s basketball coach Friday, said he is a believer in Jackson.

To him, it’s a no-brainer that Jackson should get the job.

“He was in the system for the last eight years for me,” Walberg said Friday. “He’s as good as they come. I know the kids really want him to be the coach and I’m hoping that he gets it. I really am. I think he would do great things there.”

Jackson said he’s excited that Walberg finally gets a chance to coach Fresno State.

He explained that “he’s been working so hard his whole career” and “wanted this for a long time.”

Just like how he wants to be the next Clovis West coach on a full-time basis.

“That’s my goal,” he said. “It’s a home thing for me. I’ve attended elementary school, junior high and played there in high school. A lot of people in the community have given a lot to me and I just want to give back to the community.”

As far as his selling point to Clovis West, Jackson didn’t hesitate to give a precise answer.

“It’s my home,” he said.

“I’m very passionate about it because I put a lot of sweat into it. I just want to see the continue the foundation he laid. I don’t want to slow down. That’s the main purpose of me learning from him and him preparing me for this moment.”