Light bulb now on, UNC’s Justin Jackson looking for big sophomore season

Posted Nov 4, 2015
Justin Jackson is looking forward to being more assertive than he was as a freshman, when he admittedly found himself deferring to older teammates. Although this year’s Tar Heels will again be dominated by juniors and seniors, including preseason ACC Player of the Year Marcus Paige, Jackson’s continued improvement will likely be the key to UNC living up to its No. 1 national ranking. (Wilmington Star News)

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