Why Justin Jackson is the key to UNC potential championship run

Posted Mar 18, 2017
North Carolina’s first-round NCAA Tournament matchup against Texas Southern on Friday afternoon wasn’t so much about whether UNC would win, but more about whether or not they’d show promising signs on the way to victory. Having earned ACC Player of the Year honors, Justin Jackson had a lukewarm ACC Tournament before UNC was ousted in the semifinals. (FanRag Sports)

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