Ian Jackson To Put Rumors To Rest, Sign With UNC Basketball Saturday Morning

Posted Nov 8, 2023
For months, there has been chatter about 5-star guard Ian Jackson potentially backing out of his UNC basketball commitment to play for St. John's. That's despite Jackson consistently denying any substance to that chatter. At 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jackson will put those rumors to rest by signing his national letter of intent to play for the Tar Heels next season. (Sports Illustrated)

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