Ian Jackson Giving Tar Heels A Scoring Lift Off The Bench

Posted Dec 5, 2024
North Carolina shot just 5-28 from 3-point range Wednesday against Alabama, tying a season-low, but freshman guard Ian Jackson knocked down three of those. Jackson was the lone bright spot in UNC's 94-79 loss to the Crimson Tide. He scored a career-high 23 points on 10-17 shooting, including 3-5 from 3-point range. He also grabbed five rebounds. (Inside Carolina)

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