Drake Powell, Ian Jackson Selected to Naismith High School All-America Team
Posted Mar 7, 2024
North Carolina Basketball signees Ian Jackson and Drake Powell have earned 2024 Naismith Boys' High School All-America honors, the Naismith Awards announced on Tuesday. Jackson made the second team, while Powell made the third team. They're the first Tar Heels selected to a team since Cole Anthony earned first-team recognition in 2019.
(Inside Carolina)
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