2024 Five-Star SG Ian Jackson commits to North Carolina

Ian Jackson, a five-star shooting guard in the 2024 class, has committed to North Carolina.

The 6-foot-5 prospect out of the Bronx (NY) Cardinal Hayes ultimately chose the Tar Heels over offers from Kentucky, Oregon, LSU, and Arkansas. He also received offers from Kansas, UCLA, UConn, and others.

Jackson is the fourth player to commit to Hubert Davis in the 2024 class. He joins five-star point guard Elliot Cadeau (No. 9), four-star big man James Brown (No. 30), and four-star shooting guard Drake Powell (No. 49). North Carolina currently has the No. 1 ranked recruiting class for 2024.

According to the On3 Consensus, Jackson ranks as the No. 2 overall prospect in the country. The On3 Consensus is the average ranking from all four major recruiting media companies (ESPN, 247Sports, Rivals, On3).

Jackson on UNC

“The family aspect (is what stood out),” Jackson said to the reporters prior to his announcement. “What coach (Hubert) Davis and what coach (Jeff) Lebo did on the visit. It only felt like home. I didn’t feel uncomfortable. It felt like that’s where I should be.”

NIL Valuation

Ian Jackson holds an On3 NIL Valuation of $296,000. The On3 NIL Valuation is the industry’s leading index that sets the projected annual value for high school and college athletes. A proprietary algorithm, the On3 NIL Valuation calculates an athlete’s NIL value using dynamic data points targeting three primary categories, including performance, influence and exposure.

While the algorithm includes deal data, it does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals athletes have completed to date, nor does it set an athlete’s NIL valuation for their entire career. The On3 NIL Valuation calculates the optimized NIL opportunity for athletes relative to the overall NIL market and projects out to as long as 12 months into the future.

A player’s projected annual value is calculated by Roster Value and Brand Value.

Roster Value is a calculation of an athlete’s respective value to their team. It is the amount an athlete hopes to receive primarily through a school’s Collective.

Brand Value is generated when an athlete’s performance, influence, and exposure combine to create awareness on a regional and national scale, creating advertising opportunities beyond Roster Value.

Scouting Summary

“Ian Jackson is a high-level athlete,” On3’s Jamie Shaw writes. “He has long arms, broad shoulders, and explosive athleticism in the paint. Jackson has confidence with the ball in his hands and is decisive in getting downhill to the rim. He can rise up and finish above the rim. As well as pull up in the mid-range with an assortment of floaters and pull-ups. Jackson is a capable shooter from three, but he still needs polish with this part of his game. His shot selection can get a little wild at times. He is comfortable on the ball, but would like to see him see the floor better. He has natural athletic tools and the utmost confidence. Jackson can be a high-level defender who gives great effort.”