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UNC Basketball: North Carolina’s Justin Jackson got engaged!

By Horran Cameron

Apr 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson cuts down the net after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson cuts down the net after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /
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It’s been a great month for North Carolina’s Justin Jackson, and things just keep getting better

Justin Jackson achieved a great deal at the University of the North Carolina. Jackson was one of several Tar Heel players who lead UNC to back-to-back ACC regular season championships and back-to-back trips to the national title game.

During his junior season, Jackson lead the Tar Heels in scoring, was the 2017 ACC Player of the Year, lead UNC to a regular season championship, helped UNC win a national championship and entered the 2017 NBA Draft.

Now, you can add another accomplishment to the list. Jackson just got engaged to his girlfriend, Brooke Copeland.

Twitter went crazy over the engagement, coupled with the fact that Jackson will be turning pro:

https://twitter.com/faith_more/status/853234764102463488

The day before Jackson became engaged, he had a message for everyone on Twitter:

Jackson has a great deal of fans. People love his demeanor and personality. He embodies what North Carolina Tar Heels basketball is all about.

He was never selfish on the court; the ideal teammate. Although Jackson steered away from the spotlight in his personal life, he could not do the same as a basketball player due to his elite talent. Over the past three seasons, Jackson continued to hone his skill set.

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    • After North Carolina lost to Villanova in the 2016 National Championship game, Jackson tested the NBA waters and received feedback from NBA personnel.

    Enter the 2016-17 college basketball season. Jackson approached the game of basketball with a chip on his shoulder. He had something to prove – that he was good enough and one of the best.

    Jackson leaves behind a great legacy at UNC. He shows us that if you put in a great deal of time and hard work, that you can accomplish many things. In addition, Jackson showed us his love for God and that you do not have to compromise your faith for success.

    Many people can learn a great deal from Jackson’s actions and the way he carries himself.

    Thank you Justin for all that you have accomplished as a Tar Heel basketball player. Much success to you and yours in the future!

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