The surging UNC basketball star looks determined to save the Tar Heels.
UNC basketball freshman guard Ian Jackson received a well-deserved water-bottle shower from his teammates in their locker room on Saturday.With his team-high 24 points in New York City's Madison Square Garden, the 6-foot-4, 190-pound Bronx native prevented the No. 18-ranked UCLA Bruins from building an insurmountable lead in their CBS Sports Classic clash.
As it is, the former five-star prep, arguably the most dangerous weapon on the roster, goes down as the star of the squad's signature show in a reserve role, albeit with 33 minutes, second most on the team.Against the Bruins, who enjoyed a 59-43 advantage with 12:50 to play in the game, the 19-year-old Jackson shot 8-for-13 from the field, 3-for-7 beyond the arc, and 5-for-8 at the charity stripe. He added four rebounds.
Ian Jackson and the Tar Heels now enter their holiday break before hosting the Campbell Fighting Camels on Sunday, Dec. 29, at 8 p.m. ET .Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, Duke Blue Devils on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs.
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