Justin Jackson comes through at winning time

Posted Mar 5, 2017
With each missed shot, Justin Jackson was watching his Smith Center banner go up in smoke. While the junior has played down any talk of individual glory, whether it’s an ACC Player of the Year Award, his jersey in the rafters or the possibility of a spot in the NBA lottery. Still, as he said following the Louisville win, “I’m human.” The thought has occurred to him. (Carolina Blue)

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