North Carolina guard Ian Jackson transfers to St. John's to play in hometown for Rick Pitino
- Ian Jackson, a North Carolina transfer, signed with St. John's on Monday.
- Pitino promised to rebuild the St. John's roster through the transfer portal.
- Jackson, a New York native, had a productive freshman year playing 36 games for the Tar Heels.
- Jackson, a former five-star prospect, averaged 11.9 points and shot nearly 40% from three.
- Pitino has landed four transfers, potentially giving the Red Storm a talented and experienced lineup.
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North Carolina guard Ian Jackson transfers to St. John's to play in hometown for Rick Pitino
North Carolina guard Ian Jackson is transferring to St. John’s and returning to his hometown to play for Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino. A highly touted recruit from the Bronx, Jackson averaged 11.9 points while shooting 45.6% overall and…
Rick Pitino Lands Massive Transfer Commitment At St. John's Monday
The Top 5 Men’s College Basketball Coaches To Never Win A Title (1:54) Rick Pitino and the Red Storm are poised to repeat this season's success with their latest transfer portal pickup.On Monday, St. John's basketball program secured a commitment from former five-star recruit and UNC transfer Ian Jackson who averaged nearly 12 points per game this year as a true freshman.Jackson was a top-10 prospect coming out of Our Savior Lutheran in the Bron…

North Carolina transfer Ian Jackson commits to St. John's
Former five-star prospect and North Carolina transfer Ian Jackson committed to St. John's on Monday, multiple outlets reported. The 6-foot-4 Jackson was rated as the top shooting guard in the transfer portal, per 247Sports. Jackson, a New York native, averaged…
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