Ian Jackson takes home MVP honors at SLAM Summer Classic

UNC basketball commit Ian Jackson scored 45 points and took home MVP honors at the SLAM Summer Classic in New York.

North Carolina basketball commit Ian Jackson is continuing to impress this Summer.

Whether it be on the AAU circuit or in camps, Jackson has put together a big year in 2023 and showing everyone why he’s a five-star recruit. That was the case again this weekend as Jackson played in the SLAM Summer Classic event in New York.

Jackson dropped 45 points and was named the event’s MVP on Saturday, putting on a show. Watch highlights of Jackson in the game which was streamed on the NBA app and on NBA TV.

Jackson is the top-ranked recruit in North Carolina’s 2024 class which is currently No. 1 in the country with three commitments. He’s ranked No. 6 nationally in the 247Sports composite rankings and could see his rank climb even more if he continues his hot play.

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