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==Early life and high school==
==Early life and high school==
Jackson grew up in [[The Bronx|The Bronx, New York]] and initially attended [[Cardinal Hayes High School]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/4097798/2023/01/16/ian-jackson-unc-recruiting/|title=Why No. 2 recruit Ian Jackson picked UNC over Kentucky: ‘They’ll stick with you’|first1=Brendan|last1=Marks|first2=Kyle|last2=Tucker|website=[[The Athletic]]|date=January 16, 2023|access-date=March 20, 2024}}</ref> He was named the National Sophomore of the Year by ''[[MaxPreps]]'' after averaging 19.8 points, five rebounds, and four assists per game.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/basketball/2022/08/06/ian-jackson-new-york-city-basketball-prospect/10172719002/|title=Ian Jackson, top HS basketball prospect, bucks trend, stays in NYC|work=[[USA Today]]|date=August 6, 2022|access-date=March 20, 2024}}</ref> Jackson transferred to [[Our Saviour Lutheran School]] before the start of his senior year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/college/unc/basketball/prized-unc-basketball-recruiting-commit-transfer-8-23|title=Prized UNC Basketball Recruiting Commit Announces Transfer|first=Matt|last=Giles|website=[[SI.com]]|date=August 31, 2023|access-date=March 20, 2024}}</ref> He also announced he would simultaneously compete in [[Overtime Elite]] as a non-professional player.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/portland-state/Article/ian-jackson-returns-to-unc-basketball-looks-ahead-to-freshman-year-228182370/|title=Ian Jackson Returns to UNC, Looks Ahead to Freshman Year|first=Sherrell|last=McMillan|website=[[247Sports.com]]|date=March 6, 2024|access-date=March 20, 2024}}</ref>
Jackson grew up in [[The Bronx|The Bronx, New York]] and initially attended [[Cardinal Hayes High School]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/4097798/2023/01/16/ian-jackson-unc-recruiting/|title=Why No. 2 recruit Ian Jackson picked UNC over Kentucky: ‘They’ll stick with you’|first1=Brendan|last1=Marks|first2=Kyle|last2=Tucker|website=[[The Athletic]]|date=January 16, 2023|access-date=March 20, 2024}}</ref> He was named the National Sophomore of the Year by ''[[MaxPreps]]'' after averaging 19.8 points, five rebounds, and four assists per game.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/basketball/2022/08/06/ian-jackson-new-york-city-basketball-prospect/10172719002/|title=Ian Jackson, top HS basketball prospect, bucks trend, stays in NYC|work=[[USA Today]]|date=August 6, 2022|access-date=March 20, 2024}}</ref> Jackson transferred to [[Our Saviour Lutheran School]] before the start of his senior year.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.si.com/college/unc/basketball/prized-unc-basketball-recruiting-commit-transfer-8-23|title=Prized UNC Basketball Recruiting Commit Announces Transfer|first=Matt|last=Giles|website=[[SI.com]]|date=August 31, 2023|access-date=March 20, 2024}}</ref> He also announced he would simultaneously compete in [[Overtime Elite]] (OTE) as a non-professional player.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/portland-state/Article/ian-jackson-returns-to-unc-basketball-looks-ahead-to-freshman-year-228182370/|title=Ian Jackson Returns to UNC, Looks Ahead to Freshman Year|first=Sherrell|last=McMillan|website=[[247Sports.com]]|date=March 6, 2024|access-date=March 20, 2024}}</ref> Jackson was named first-team All-OTE at the end of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tarheelswire.usatoday.com/2024/03/04/ian-jackson-picks-up-big-honor-in-overtime-elite/|title=Ian Jackson picks up big honor in Overtime Elite|first=Zack|last=Pearson|website=Tar Heels Wire|publisher=[[USA Today]]|date=March 4, 2024|access-date=March 20, 2024}}</ref>


===Recruiting===
===Recruiting===

Revision as of 14:40, 20 March 2024

Ian Jackson
No. 11 – JellyFam
PositionShooting guard
LeagueOvertime Elite
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–presentJellyFam
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  United States
FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup
Gold medal – first place 2022 Spain Team
FIBA Americas Under-16 Championship
Gold medal – first place 2021 Mexico Team

Ian Jackson is an American basketball player who plays for JellyFam of Overtime Elite.

Early life and high school

Jackson grew up in The Bronx, New York and initially attended Cardinal Hayes High School.[1] He was named the National Sophomore of the Year by MaxPreps after averaging 19.8 points, five rebounds, and four assists per game.[2] Jackson transferred to Our Saviour Lutheran School before the start of his senior year.[3] He also announced he would simultaneously compete in Overtime Elite (OTE) as a non-professional player.[4] Jackson was named first-team All-OTE at the end of the season.[5]

Recruiting

Jackson is a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2024 class, according to major recruiting services.[6] He committed to play college basketball at North Carolina over offers from Kentucky, Arkansas, LSU, and Oregon.[7]

National team career

Jackson played for the United States national under-16 team at the 2021 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship.[8] The following summer, he played for the under-17 team at the 2022 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup.[9] Jackson was also named to the United States' roster for the 2023 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup.[10]

References

  1. ^ Marks, Brendan; Tucker, Kyle (January 16, 2023). "Why No. 2 recruit Ian Jackson picked UNC over Kentucky: 'They'll stick with you'". The Athletic. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  2. ^ "Ian Jackson, top HS basketball prospect, bucks trend, stays in NYC". USA Today. August 6, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  3. ^ Giles, Matt (August 31, 2023). "Prized UNC Basketball Recruiting Commit Announces Transfer". SI.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  4. ^ McMillan, Sherrell (March 6, 2024). "Ian Jackson Returns to UNC, Looks Ahead to Freshman Year". 247Sports.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  5. ^ Pearson, Zack (March 4, 2024). "Ian Jackson picks up big honor in Overtime Elite". Tar Heels Wire. USA Today. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  6. ^ "Star Kentucky men's basketball recruit Ian Jackson set to visit another blue-blood program". Lexington Herald Leader. January 4, 2023. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  7. ^ Borzello, Jeff; Biancardi, Paul (January 16, 2023). "Ian Jackson, No. 2 prospect in 2024, picks North Carolina". ESPN.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  8. ^ "Cardinal Hayes basketball star competes in FIBA tournament". News 12 Bronx. November 17, 2021. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  9. ^ "Kentucky recruits thriving for USA Basketball team in Spain". Lexington Herald Leader. July 7, 2022. Retrieved March 20, 2024.
  10. ^ Sisk, David (July 29, 2023). "Ian Jackson Locking Himself Inside a Gym the Next Few Months". Rivals.com. Retrieved March 20, 2024.


Category:Living people Category:American men's basketball players Category:Basketball players from the Bronx Category:Small forwards

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