North Carolina continues to build its 2024 recruiting class On Monday, five-star Cardinal Hayes (N.Y.) linebacker Ian Jackson announced his commitment to the Tarheels.
Ian Jackson has committed to UNC 🐏 pic.twitter.com/5XC8f3UPsv
— TarHeelTapes (@TarHeelTapes) January 16, 2023
Jackson (6-foot-4, 185 pounds) is ranked the second best player overall in his class behind Lake Highlands (Texas) shooting guard Tre Johnson. North Carolina beat out 13 other schools that landed Jackson offers including Arkansas, Kentucky, Kansas and Duke.
According to Inside CarolinaJackson says the family atmosphere influenced his decision.
“(What) struck me (about the visit) was how much family everyone was there. The entire coaching staff has played there, so it’s been great how familiar everyone is with the program and the culture. It speaks volumes for UNC that all of the former players and coaches are returning to the school for their careers.”
Jackson is the second five-star recruit the Tarheels have landed in a month — the other being point guard Elliott Caddo. UNC’s Class of 2024 is currently ranked No. 1 in the nation by a wide margin.
On film, Jackson is a scoring phenomenon with an excellent mid-range jumper and thrives finishing in transition. Here are some highlights.
Cardinal Hayes 5-Star SG Ian Jackson #2 player in the nation chose NORTH CAROLINA. “The family atmosphere was better than anywhere. Right now it’s just slow and we’re staying in 2024.” @22_kapitanjak pic.twitter.com/Lw5E6Rt7iF
— j (@jhardy252) January 16, 2023
Tarheels fans probably shouldn’t get too comfortable with Jackson, though. He says his plan is to play one year in college, then enter the NBA Draft.
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