Scott Forbes delivers immense praise for Jackson Van De Brake after unlikely return for 2025

Posted Feb 6, 2025
University of North Carolina baseball veteran Jackson Van De Brake has had an interesting career so far for the Tar Heels, and he’ll be back to lead the team as a captain during the Tar Heels' 2025 season. It was a close call, with Van De Brake needing NCAA approval for an additional year of eligibility to be able to play this spring. He got it. (On3.com)

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