Ian Jackson Wanted to Commit to Kentucky, Hubert Davis Swayed Him to UNC

Posted May 15, 2024
Ian Jackson said he wanted to play college basketball at Kentucky and thought he would end up in Lexington, he said recently. However, the 5-star recruit committed to North Carolina on Jan. 15, 2023 and cited Hubert Davis as the main reason why. "It was Hubert Davis. He's just like a family guy. He's a good, genuine guy that you want to be around." (Inside Carolina)

Related: Basketball Recruiting, Recruiting Board

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC Basketball Targets 5-Star PG Nasir Anderson
UNC Basketball has accelerated its pursuit of 5-star point guard Nasir Anderson as he cancels his USC visit and moves up his trip to Chapel...
Thu Sep 24, 2026

Five-Star Wing Asa Montgomery To Visit UNC This Weekend
Michael Malone will welcome one of his top remaining 2027 basketball recruiting targets to Chapel Hill this weekend, as 5-star wing Asa Montgomery is reportedly...
Thu Sep 24, 2026

UNC Basketball focuses on top point guards with Beckham Black, Nasir Anderson visits
UNC has focused heavily on point guards in the 2027 basketball recruiting class, with two 5-star recruits visiting campus in consecutive weeks. Beckham Black was...
Wed Sep 23, 2026

Five-Star Point Guard Nasir Anderson Moving Up UNC Visit
Nasir Anderson is going to get a look at Chapel Hill sooner than expected. The Ft. Lauderdale (Fla.) Prolific Prep guard will take an official...
Tue Sep 22, 2026