Video: IC Podcast - How Jackson Watkins Lived UNC Basketball Walk-On Dream
Posted Nov 29, 2025
For decades, kids have dreamed of wearing the Carolina uniform every time they pick up a basketball. Jackson Watkins lived that dream. As a student who made the UNC JV squad and eventually walked on to the Varsity roster, Watkins' ride gave him rivalry wins, a Final Four, and other experiences most couldn't imagine.
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