How historic is Ian Jackson's recent scoring streak?

Posted Jan 11, 2025
North Carolina freshman Ian Jackson scored 24, 26, 23, 27, and 18 points respectively in the Tar Heels' last five basketball games. He is the first UNC freshman to score 23 or more points in four consecutive games. He is also the first Tar Heel to score 20 or more points in four straight games since Carolina basketball legend Tyler Hansbrough in 2005-06. (USA Today)

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