Justin Jackson could always shoot. He returned to prove he could finish.

Posted Apr 3, 2017
Justin Jackson returned to UNC for his junior season, and as the ACC’s player of the year leads his team into Monday night’s national championship game, he’s no longer a shooter. He’s a surefire maker — one of the best Roy Williams has coached — and is a big reason the Tar Heels have a chance to complete their redemption story against Gonzaga. (Washington Post)

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