From starter to reserve, Jackson Van De Brake kept team-first attitude, met his Omaha moment

Posted Jun 15, 2024
It would be easy for a senior who went from All-ACC second team to rarely-used reserve to be bitter. But that isn’t part of North Carolina senior co-captain Jackson Van De Brake’s makeup. Throughout the season, his admirable team-first approach made a big difference. With his parents in the stands at Charles Schwab Field, he met his Omaha moment. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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