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Ian "Captain Jack" Jackson looks to showcase his five-star talent for North Carolina

The five-star freshman is highly-touted and is expected to make an immediate impact for the UNC basketball program.

By Nick Delahanty

Oct 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Ian Jackson (11) is introduced before the game at the Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
Oct 12, 2024; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Ian Jackson (11) is introduced before the game at the Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images / Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Fans of the UNC basketball program already know who Ian Jackson is.

Regarded as one of the most highly-touted prospects of his graduating class, Jackson committed to Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels. Jackson, along with Drake Powell, gave the UNC basketball program two five-star talents to add to the crop of talent the team put in place for the 2024-2025 season.

The expectations are sky-high for Jackson as he's set to make his Tar Heel debut this fall. Are the expectations too high or is Jackson more than ready for the challenge?

Getting to Know Ian Jackson

Class: Freshman
Position: Guard
Height: 6-foot-4
Hometown: The Bronx, New York
High School: Our Saviour Lutheran
Ranking: No. 8 in the Class of 2024 (247Sports Composite)

What to Expect in 2024-2025

The UNC basketball program's back-court is loaded with talent, but that won't stop Jackson from making an impact. While he likely won't start (at least to begin the season), Jackson should earn a significant amount of playing time, either at the "2" or even potentially the "3" position.

What we do know is this: Jackson's athleticism, speed and scoring ability fit perfectly to what Hubert Davis and the Tar Heels want to do this season and beyond.

Bold Prediction

While Seth Trimble may work his way into the starting lineup, this leaves a void for the UNC basketball program's sixth man spot.

If Trimble does start, book it now: Jackson will be the ACC Sixth-Man of the Year.

Jackson is an elite talent and should be able to transition nicely to the college game. The expectations aren't overblown, as Jackson also probably has very large goals in mind leading into his freshman season.

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