By ADAM ZAGORIA
Ian Jackson continued his torrid season by scoring 35 points Tuesday night to help Cardinal Hayes clinch the No. 1 seed in the New York Catholic league playoffs.
The 6-foot-6 Class of 2024 guard helped lead Hayes to a 74-68 victory over rival Archbishop Stepinac in White Plains, N.Y. with a variety of dunks, drives and deep shots.
He also recently scored his 1,000th career point.
“Ian continues to grow as a player,” Hayes coach Joe Lods said. “He is improving on both ends of the floor. His jump shooting has improved significantly and he is unselfish as always. He is a gentleman off the court but a fierce competitor between the lines!! I look forward to watching him in Carolina Blue!!”
Ian Jackson with the HAMMER!
— Ray Teodora (@rayteodora1) February 15, 2023
Good God this young man is special…@UNC_Basketball @22_captainjack
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Ranked the No. 2 shooting guard in 2024 by 247Sports.com, Jackson committed to North Carolina last month over Kentucky and Arkansas. He is now part of North Carolina’s No. 1 ranked class in 2024 that also includes point guard Elliot Cadeau, small forward Drake Powell and big man James Brown. Follow Adam Zagoria on Twitter Follow ZAGSBLOGHoops on Instagram And Like ZAGS on FacebookBack to back 3s Ian Jackson!
— Ray Teodora (@rayteodora1) February 15, 2023
COLD…. pic.twitter.com/xcrcSnkzFF
