Ian Jackson (basketball) explained

Ian Jackson
Team:North Carolina Tar Heels
Position:Shooting guard
League:Atlantic Coast Conference
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:180
Birth Date:14 February 2005
Nationality:American
High School:
College:North Carolina (2024–present)
Highlights:

Ian Jackson is an American basketball player who is a 2024 recruit, committed to the North Carolina Tar Heels of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Early life and high school

Jackson 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.[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

Jackson 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

Jackson 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Why No. 2 recruit Ian Jackson picked UNC over Kentucky: ‘They’ll stick with you’. Brendan. Marks. Kyle. Tucker. The Athletic. January 16, 2023. March 20, 2024.
  2. Web site: Ian Jackson, top HS basketball prospect, bucks trend, stays in NYC. USA Today. August 6, 2022. March 20, 2024.
  3. Web site: Prized UNC Basketball Recruiting Commit Announces Transfer. Matt. Giles. SI.com. August 31, 2023. March 20, 2024.
  4. Web site: Ian Jackson Returns to UNC, Looks Ahead to Freshman Year. Sherrell. McMillan. 247Sports.com. March 6, 2024. March 20, 2024.
  5. Web site: Ian Jackson picks up big honor in Overtime Elite. Zack. Pearson. Tar Heels Wire. USA Today. March 4, 2024. March 20, 2024.
  6. Web site: UNC Signees Ian Jackson, Drake Powell Named McDonald's All-Americans. Sherrell. McMillan. 247Sports.com. January 23, 2024. March 20, 2024.
  7. Web site: Star Kentucky men’s basketball recruit Ian Jackson set to visit another blue-blood program. Lexington Herald Leader. January 4, 2023. March 20, 2024.
  8. Web site: Ian Jackson, No. 2 prospect in 2024, picks North Carolina. Jeff. Borzello. Paul. Biancardi. Paul Biancardi. ESPN.com. January 16, 2023. March 20, 2024.
  9. Web site: Cardinal Hayes basketball star competes in FIBA tournament. News 12 Bronx. November 17, 2021. March 20, 2024.
  10. Web site: Kentucky recruits thriving for USA Basketball team in Spain. Lexington Herald Leader. July 7, 2022. March 20, 2024.
  11. Web site: Ian Jackson Locking Himself Inside a Gym the Next Few Months. David. Sisk. Rivals.com. July 29, 2023. March 20, 2024.