Ian Jackson (born February 14, 2005) is an American college basketball player for the North Carolina Tar Heels of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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| Position | Shooting guard | ||||||||||||||||||||
| League | Atlantic Coast Conference | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | February 14, 2005 Harlem, New York, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| College | North Carolina (2024–present) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Early life and high school
editJackson grew up in The Bronx, New York and initially attended Cardinal Hayes High School.[1] He was named the National Sophomore of the Year by MaxPreps after averaging 19.8 points, five rebounds, and four assists per game.[2] Jackson transferred to Our Saviour Lutheran School before the start of his senior year.[3] He also announced he would simultaneously compete in Overtime Elite (OTE) as a non-professional player for the JellyFam team.[4] Jackson was named first-team All-OTE at the end of the season.[5] He was selected to play in the 2024 McDonald's All-American Boys Game.[6]
Recruiting
editJackson is a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2024 class, according to major recruiting services.[7] He committed to play college basketball at North Carolina over offers from Kentucky, Arkansas, LSU, and Oregon.[8]
National team career
editJackson played for the United States national under-16 team at the 2021 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship.[9] The following summer, he played for the under-17 team at the 2022 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup.[10] Jackson was also named to the United States' roster for the 2023 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup.[11]
Personal life
editJackson is the son of Dwight Jackson and Latisha Simon. He is one of seven brothers.[12]
References
edit- ^ Marks, Brendan; Tucker, Kyle (January 16, 2023). "Why No. 2 recruit Ian Jackson picked UNC over Kentucky: 'They'll stick with you'". The Athletic. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Ian Jackson, top HS basketball prospect, bucks trend, stays in NYC". USA Today. August 6, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ Giles, Matt (August 31, 2023). "Prized UNC Basketball Recruiting Commit Announces Transfer". SI.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ McMillan, Sherrell (March 6, 2024). "Ian Jackson Returns to UNC, Looks Ahead to Freshman Year". 247Sports.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ Pearson, Zack (March 4, 2024). "Ian Jackson picks up big honor in Overtime Elite". Tar Heels Wire. USA Today. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ McMillan, Sherrell (January 23, 2024). "UNC Signees Ian Jackson, Drake Powell Named McDonald's All-Americans". 247Sports.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Star Kentucky men's basketball recruit Ian Jackson set to visit another blue-blood program". Lexington Herald Leader. January 4, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ Borzello, Jeff; Biancardi, Paul (January 16, 2023). "Ian Jackson, No. 2 prospect in 2024, picks North Carolina". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Cardinal Hayes basketball star competes in FIBA tournament". News 12 Bronx. November 17, 2021. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Kentucky recruits thriving for USA Basketball team in Spain". Lexington Herald Leader. July 7, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ Sisk, David (July 29, 2023). "Ian Jackson Locking Himself Inside a Gym the Next Few Months". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
- ^ "Ian Jackson - Men's Basketball". University of North Carolina Athletics. Retrieved 25 September 2024.