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Two UNC Commits Make Rivals Top 10 For Class of 2024

Two UNC Commits Make Rivals Top 10 For Class of 2024

Drake Powell and Ian Jackson have the opportunity to give UNC its first pair of top-10 signees in well over a decade.

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 • David Sisk
2019 Rivals150 Roundtable: Analysts break down big decisions

2019 Rivals150 Roundtable: Analysts break down big decisions

Florida big man Vernon Carey Jr. stays put at No. 1, but there is some movement below him, including nine new entrants.

 • Eric Bossi
2017 NBA Mock Draft: How Rivals ranked top prospects

2017 NBA Mock Draft: How Rivals ranked top prospects

Did Rivals get it right when ranking top NBA Draft prospects in high school? There were many more hits than misses.

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: Wings in the 2017 NBA Draft

Bossi's Best: Wings in the 2017 NBA Draft

Rivals' 2017 NBA Draft preview continues with a look at the top wing prospects on the board.

 • Eric Bossi
Rival Views: Who will be the MVP of the NCAA Tournament?

Rival Views: Who will be the MVP of the NCAA Tournament?

The NCAA Tournament starts today. Our analysts predict who they think will end March Madness as the MVP.

 • Eric Bossi and Corey Evans
How they were built: North Carolina, the favorites

How they were built: North Carolina, the favorites

The return of Justin Jackson and the emergence of an unlikely X-factor have fueled North Carolina's 2016-17 run.

 • Eric Bossi
Bossi's Best: What if superstars committed to different programs?

Bossi's Best: What if superstars committed to different programs?

Some of college basketball's top players were close to picking other schools. We examine several alternate scenarios.

 • Eric Bossi
Conference Call: Former five-stars still in college

Conference Call: Former five-stars still in college

Some former five-stars still haven't made the NBA jump as expected and are keeping their NBA hopes alive in college.

 • Corey Evans
Elite Eight Recruiting Flashback: North Carolina vs. Notre Dame

Elite Eight Recruiting Flashback: North Carolina vs. Notre Dame

Rivals.com takes a look back at how North Carolina and Notre Dame built their rosters heading into Sunday's Elite Eight.

 • Krysten Peek and Eric Bossi
Sweet 16 Recruiting Flashback: North Carolina vs. Indiana

Sweet 16 Recruiting Flashback: North Carolina vs. Indiana

A look back at how North Carolina and Indiana built their current rosters as they head into a Sweet 16 showdown.

 • Krysten Peek and Eric Bossi
By the Numbers: North Carolina vs. Virginia

By the Numbers: North Carolina vs. Virginia

Rivals.com takes a look back on how each player was ranked in high school ahead of the ACC match up tonight.

 • Krysten Peek
Big July could lift several ranked prospects

Big July could lift several ranked prospects

Tyus Battle could move to five-star status thanks to a big July. Find out who joins him on our list of rising ranked prospects.

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 • Eric Bossi
Class of 2014 Team Recruiting Rankings

Class of 2014 Team Recruiting Rankings

Thanks in part to landing the nation's top prospect in Jahlil Okafor, stands atop the final 2014 team recruiting rankings.

 • Eric Bossi
Class of 2014: Five-star risk factors

Class of 2014: Five-star risk factors

Stanley Johnson seems like a safe bet, but no one is a sure thing. Check out the risk factors for each of the 2014 five-stars.

 • Eric Bossi
Okafor captures MVP to wrap up McDonalds week

Okafor captures MVP to wrap up McDonalds week

Jahlil Okafor captured McDonald's All-American MVP honors and may have locked up the top spot in the rankings in the process.

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 • Eric Bossi
McDonalds AA: West looks to be best

McDonalds AA: West looks to be best

With practices in the books, Rashad Vaughn and the West look like the stronger squad at the McDonald's All-American game.

 • Eric Bossi
Jackson growing bond with future teammates

Jackson growing bond with future teammates

CHICAGO---Justin Jackson discusses Wednesday's McDonald's All-American Game and spending time with two future teammates.

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 • Eric Bossi
Jordan Brand Classic Roster Announced

Jordan Brand Classic Roster Announced

For the second consecutive year, Barclays Center will be serving as the host venue for the 13th annual <i>Jordan Brand Classic</i>. The nation's premi

 • Press Release
Jacksons Growth Obvious

Jacksons Growth Obvious

Justin Jackson provides an update to Tar Heel Illustrated on how his senior season is going on the court.

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 • Clint Jackson
Jackson drops 111 in three games

Jackson drops 111 in three games

Future Tar Heel Justin Jackson talks UNC and his stellar performance at last week's HighSchoolOT Tournament.

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 • Patrick O'Brien
Smith nets 42 in win

Smith nets 42 in win

ON-SITE STORY ... NC 2016 Dennis Smith may have taken on celeb status after scoring 42 points in the HSOTHI. What did he have to following his great

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 • Ben Doster
High School OT tourney: Booker, Woods shine

High School OT tourney: Booker, Woods shine

Kentucky-bound guard Devin Booker put up 42 points at the High School OT tourney, Thursday, but someone matched his effort.

 • Jeff Rabjohns
Stars come out at HSOT Day One

Stars come out at HSOT Day One

RALEIGH--- Updates from the first day of the HighSchoolOT Holiday Invitational Thursday.

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 • Patrick O'Brien
Smith and Parker impress at HSOTHI

Smith and Parker impress at HSOTHI

ON-SITE STORY ... Who are Fayetteville (NC) Trinity 2016 guards Dennis Smith, Jr. and Kwe Parker? What do they have to say about Wake and more?

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 • Ben Doster
Houston...Part 2

Houston...Part 2

Beaumont Central's, 6-foot-6 forward E'Torrion Wilridge is one of the area's most promising prospects in the 2015 class.

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 • Blue Zertuche
Signing Day Breakdown

Signing Day Breakdown

Check out our extensive analysis of the three incoming additions to North Carolina's roster on Wednesday's Signing Day.

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 • TarHeelIllustrated.com Staff
Jacksons Big Day

Jacksons Big Day

Justin Jackson spoke with THI about Signing Day, his plans for the momentous occasion, and becoming a Tar Heel.

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 • Clint Jackson
Mailbag: Its Tubby time

Mailbag: Its Tubby time

What kind of recruiting results can Texas Tech fans expect out of Tubby Smith? Eric Bossi answers that and more in his mailbag.

 • Eric Bossi
USA Basketball: Stone dominates

USA Basketball: Stone dominates

Diamond Stone, the No. 4 player in the 2015 class, dominated the interior during Saturday's USA Basketball evening session.

 • Eric Bossi
Elite 24 Teams  Updated Rosters Announced

Elite 24 Teams Updated Rosters Announced

Baltimore, MD - Under Armour Basketball today announced the final team rosters and coaches for the 2013 Under Armour® Elite 24 event at the Tobacco Wa

 • Press Release
AAU Championships and Showcase: What We Learned

AAU Championships and Showcase: What We Learned

At the AAU National Championships and Gold Super Showcase, we again learned the value of a good point guard such as Tyus Jones.

 • Corey Albertson
Jackson on UNC teammates, future

Jackson on UNC teammates, future

Justin Jackson talks about his future at UNC, his future teammates, and what he's doing to prepare for the ACC.

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 • Adam Powell
Future Tar Heels star at AAU Super Showcase

Future Tar Heels star at AAU Super Showcase

North Carolina commits Justin Jackson and Joel Berry went head to head at the AAU Gold Super Showcase. Who came out on top?

 • Corey Albertson
Improving Berry is learning how to win

Improving Berry is learning how to win

A state title and now an EYBL title, and Joel Berry is still a year away from UNC. But he's proving to be a winner.

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 • Adam Powell
LBJ Skills: What We Learned

LBJ Skills: What We Learned

The open period looms, but Eric Bossi looks back at the LBJ Skills Academy, including the evolving game of Cliff Alexander.

 • Eric Bossi
LBJ Skills: Bigger boost coming for Robinson

LBJ Skills: Bigger boost coming for Robinson

If Devin Robinson's play at the LeBron James Skills Academy is any indication, his last jump in the rankings wasn't big enough.

 • Eric Bossi
Joel Berry Honored to be at Top 100

Joel Berry Honored to be at Top 100

Joel Berry was made an All-Star this past weekend in Charlottesville during the Top100 Camp.

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 • Patrick O'Brien
NBPA Top 100 Camp top performers

NBPA Top 100 Camp top performers

Justin Jackson was among the top performers at the NBPA Top 100 Camp over the weekend. Eric Bossi breaks down the best.

 • Eric Bossi
Labissiere, Towns battle at NBPA Top 100

Labissiere, Towns battle at NBPA Top 100

Five-star Karl Towns arrived at the NBPA Top 100 Camp on Friday night, but he was not the only one to make a splash at the event.

 • Eric Bossi
NBPA Thursday early recap

NBPA Thursday early recap

Four-star PG Tyler Ulis might be small, but that didn't stop him from putting on a show at the NBPA Top 100 Camp.

 • Eric Bossi
EYBL Mpls Preview: SF

EYBL Mpls Preview: SF

Minnesota has offered a handful of 2014 threes and several are competing in the EYBL in Minneapolis over the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

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 • Ryan James
Jackson on Pinsons UNC pledge

Jackson on Pinsons UNC pledge

Justin Jackson and Eric Bossi talk about the latest addition to North Carolina's 2014 class, Theo Pinson.

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 • Patrick O'Brien
Pinson picks UNC

Pinson picks UNC

Five-star Theo Pinson ended days of hand-wringing by pledging to the Heels. Pinson will be a great fit for UNC, Eric Bossi writes.

 • Eric Bossi
EYBL: What we learned

EYBL: What we learned

Malik Newman is ranked No. 3 in 2015, but Eric Bossi has a warning for the players ranked ahead of him: Look out.

 • Eric Bossi
Huskers offer versatile Texas power forward Gilmore

Huskers offer versatile Texas power forward Gilmore

As soon as Nebraska finally extended an official offer earlier this month, the Huskers jumped near the top of the list for 2014 Texas power forward Le

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 • Robin Washut
Dallas EYBL comes to a close

Dallas EYBL comes to a close

The level of play may have dipped on the last day of Nike's Dallas session of the EYBL, but Bennie Boatwright made some noise.

 • Eric Bossi
Chatman displays versatility in EYBL

Chatman displays versatility in EYBL

Kameron Chatman's versatility made the difference as the 6-foot-6 wing led ICP Elite to a victory in the EYBL stop in Texas.

 • Eric Bossi
Justin Jackson EYBL Hampton Interview

Justin Jackson EYBL Hampton Interview

UNC pledge Justin Jackson spoke about his solid recent play and being a Tar Heel at the EYBL event in Virginia.

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 • Patrick O'Brien
EYBL Sunday: Houston hooping it up

EYBL Sunday: Houston hooping it up

Justise Winslow drew the attention of Mike Krzyzewski among other coaches to the Boo Williams Invitational.

 • Corey Albertson
Hoya Destroya on EYBL - LA  Pt. 1

Hoya Destroya on EYBL - LA Pt. 1

Tre Campbell, Dion Wiley, Khadeem Lattin and others are reviewed by HoyaReport.com board member, Hoya Destroya.

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 • Hoya Destroya
EYBL Los Angeles: What we learned

EYBL Los Angeles: What we learned

Emmanuel Mudiay and other top prospects lived up to the hype over the weekend at EYBL in Los Angeles. What else did we learn?

 • Edward Lewis
2014 Russell Receives UNC Offer

2014 Russell Receives UNC Offer

D'Angelo Russell received even better news after Roy Williams made a visit Friday.

 • Patrick O'Brien
Five-star junior enjoys UNC visit

Five-star junior enjoys UNC visit

Five-star Rashad Vaughn enjoyed his unofficial visit to North Carolina, but he's sticking to his plan to take time on his decision.

 • Eric Bossi
Young visiting again, Randle in news again

Young visiting again, Randle in news again

James Young will take a trip to Rupp Arena this weekend, as the five-star prepares for his career in blue and white.

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 • Corey Albertson
Heels land second from 2014

Heels land second from 2014

Justin Jackson committed to North Carolina coach Roy Williams during his visit on Sunday and announced his decision on Twitter.

 • Eric Bossi
All Heel Justin Jackson

All Heel Justin Jackson

It didn't take long following his weekend official visit for the No. 29 player in the class of 2014 to make up his mind and pick a school. That's exac

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 • Alex Kline
Justin Jackson---What it Means for UNC

Justin Jackson---What it Means for UNC

Get insider analysis of the newest Tar Heel Justin Jackson as well as recent video highlight footage.

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 • TarHeelIllustrated.com Staff
Jackson joins UNC program

Jackson joins UNC program

Justin Jackson decided on his official visit this weekend to Chapel Hill that North Carolina was the place for him.

 • Adam Powell and Clint Jackson
Coming to Commit

Coming to Commit

Justin Jackson comes to UNC this weekend for his official visit. Could it be the end of his recruitment?

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 • Adam Powell
Tuesday Recruiting Blitz: 2/26

Tuesday Recruiting Blitz: 2/26

High School Basketball Playoffs are in full frame, but this hasn't limited scholarship offers, visits and much more to happen on the Recruiting Trail.

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 • Alex Kline
Tuff to stop

Tuff to stop

Senior Tuffy "TJ" Rhodes, of HCYA helped win the championship with his steady floor play and leadership.

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 • Blue Zertuche
Jackson looking for the right fit

Jackson looking for the right fit

Four-star prospect Justin Jackson recently visited UA. Continue reading for an update on the trip and his recruitment.

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 • Matt Moreno
Monday Recruiting Blitz: 2/11

Monday Recruiting Blitz: 2/11

While it was a slow weekend recruiting wise, campus visits took place and a number of moves happened to shape the recruitment of some players going fo

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 • Alex Kline
Jackson returning to the Hill

Jackson returning to the Hill

Justin Jackson confirmed Monday evening that he's taking an official visit to Chapel Hill in March.

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 • Adam Powell and Clint Jackson
What we learned: Flyin to the Hoop

What we learned: Flyin to the Hoop

Justin Jackson is using national events such as Flyin' to the Hoop as a showcase. What else did we learn at the tournament?

 • Corey Albertson
Jackson puts on a show in Dayton

Jackson puts on a show in Dayton

One of the top basketball recruiting targets for Ohio State in the class of 2014 put on a show over the weekend in the Dayton area at the annual Flyin

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 • Marc Givler
Flyin to the Hoop: Grand finale

Flyin to the Hoop: Grand finale

Emmanuel Mudiay had a great audition for John Calipari at the Flyin' to the Hoop Classic. Did anyone else make an impression?

 • Corey Albertson
Mudiay impresses in front of Calipari

Mudiay impresses in front of Calipari

Point guard Emmanuel Mudiay had his second great performance in front of Kentucky coach John Calipari at Flyin' to the Hoop.

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 • Corey Albertson
Kennard and Jackson duel it out in Dayton

Kennard and Jackson duel it out in Dayton

Four-star 2015 big man Cheick Diallo was among the standouts at Saturday's action at Flyin' to the Hoop in Dayton.

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 • Corey Albertson
Weekend Windup: 1/18

Weekend Windup: 1/18

With Martin Luther King Day coming up, the weekend begins with some important visits, critical decisions and a number of unsigned talents making moves

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 • Alex Kline
Williams in Houston with Jackson

Williams in Houston with Jackson

UNC coaches Roy Williams and Steve Robinson traveled to Houston Wednesday for an in-home visit.

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 • Clint Jackson and Adam Powell
The Jackson Six

The Jackson Six

Justin Jackson, a 2014 4-star small forward, has narrowed his list of college choices to six. Go inside to find out which schools made the cut.

 • Alex Kline
Bossis Top Ten: Ranked players on the rise

Bossis Top Ten: Ranked players on the rise

Eric Bossi details 10 players whose stock in rising early this season, including class of 2014 small forward Justin Jackson.

 • Eric Bossi
Jackson on improvements, UNC

Jackson on improvements, UNC

Houston wing Justin Jackson provides Rivals.com with the latest update in his recruitment.

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 • TarHeelIllustrated.com Staff
Intense play highlights finals in Florida

Intense play highlights finals in Florida

Five-star 2014 guard D'Angelo Russell propelled Montverde (Fla.) Academy to the championship at the City of Palms.

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 • Corey Albertson
City of Palms: Thursday lives up to hype

City of Palms: Thursday lives up to hype

Andrew Wiggins had a dominating game, but it was just a warm-up for the epic OT battle that closed out the City of Palms.

 • Eric Bossi
City of Palms, Tarkanian Classic loaded

City of Palms, Tarkanian Classic loaded

Jahlil Okafor, the top player in the 2014 class, and 2013 No. 1 Andrew Wiggins are at the City of Palms Classic this week.

 • Eric Bossi
Texas Jamboree

Texas Jamboree

.Maurice Redmond of Channelview (pictured)was one of many players who stood out at the Texas Jamboree.

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 • Blue Zertuche
Jackson discusses Late Night weekend

Jackson discusses Late Night weekend

UNC Class of 2014 hoops target Justin Jackson spoke with us about his time this past weekend in Chapel Hill.

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 • Blake Schulte
Madness: First practices bring out star prospects

Madness: First practices bring out star prospects

Find out where Marcus Lee and other top prospects visited during Midnight Madness.

 • Eric Bossi
Houston Hooper

Houston Hooper

The summer is over and being a full-time student has kicked back in for Houston junior Justin Jackson.

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 • Clint Jackson
Four-star forward open to UDub

Four-star forward open to UDub

While most are focused on what Lorenzo Romar will be able to accomplish in the Class of 2013, there are plenty of junior prospects that are open to th

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 • Justin Rowland
Weekend Visit Madness: 8/31

Weekend Visit Madness: 8/31

September is here and college campuses are starting to fill up with students. This weekend they will fill with basketball recruits looking to find the

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 • Alex Kline
Justin Jackson Finding Success

Justin Jackson Finding Success

Whoever said going to a big time high school will get a player exposure was wrong. 2014 star Justin Jackson is home schooled and has already climbed t

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 • Alex Kline
Jackson latest to get UNC offer

Jackson latest to get UNC offer

Thursday night head coach Roy Williams called Houston talent Justin Jackson with good news.

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 • Clint Jackson
Houston star Jackson talks Terps

Houston star Jackson talks Terps

Houston Hoops standout Justin Jackson, the 6-7, 2014 wing player somewhat in the mold of Tayshaun Prince, showed his varied skills in Las Vegas this s

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 • Keith S. Cavanaugh
Justin Jackson talks Hoyas and development

Justin Jackson talks Hoyas and development

Justin Jackson, here shooting during the 2012 Peach Jam, rapped to HoyaReport.com regarding G'Town and development.

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 • Ron Bailey
UNC still intrigued by Jackson

UNC still intrigued by Jackson

NORTH AUGUSTA, S.C.--- We spoke with 2014 prospect Justin Jackson, who UNC observed at the Peach Jam.

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 • Adam Powell
Hoops: Michigan eyeing another top 14 prospect

Hoops: Michigan eyeing another top 14 prospect

Michigan head coach John Beilein and his staff recently offered a third class of 2014 target in Indiana's Trevon Bluiett, but there are other targets

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 • Chris Balas
Top talents prepare for Team USA training camp

Top talents prepare for Team USA training camp

GOAZCATS.com caught up with two 2014 prospects who will be among the 31 players invited to tryout this weekend for a spot on Team USA's Under-17 World

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 • Tracy McDannald
Dallas EYBL Tar Heel Notebook

Dallas EYBL Tar Heel Notebook

DALLAS--- THI went in-depth with several UNC hoops targets at this weekend's EYBL Session 3.

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 • Blake Schulte and Adam Powell
Texas Teams do well at in-state EYBL

Texas Teams do well at in-state EYBL

Call it home-court advantage. Texas' three representatives in the Nike EYBL put on a show over the weekend. (Pictured is Houston Hoops guard Justin Ja

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 • TexasHoops.com staff
Texas teams competing at the EYBL

Texas teams competing at the EYBL

The Nike EYBL makes a stop in Frisco this weekend, and players like Duke commit Matt Jones (pictured) are looking to make some noise against the natio

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 • TexasHoops.com staff
Tar Heels closely evaluating Jackson

Tar Heels closely evaluating Jackson

HAMPTON, Va.--- What's the latest with Justin Jackson, the 2014 wing forward who UNC kept an eye on this weekend?

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 • Clint Jackson
Houston a hotbed for talent in Texas

Houston a hotbed for talent in Texas

The city of Houston has had an impressive run of producing top talent in recent years, and with the likes of Andrew Harrison in the 2013 class it seem

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 • Eric Bossi
Jackson feels right at home

Jackson feels right at home

Justin Jackson, the No. 11 prospect in the class of 2014, put his diverse skills on display at the Flyin' to the Hoop event near Dayton, Ohio.

 • Corey Albertson
Jackson has hot hand

Jackson has hot hand

Texas sophomore Justin Jackson has stepped up his game in recent months. Get the latest on the sharpshooter inside.

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 • Clint Jackson
Flyin to the Hoop: Mondays top performers

Flyin to the Hoop: Mondays top performers

Justin Jackson, a four-star 2014 prospect, stood out for the third straight day at the Flyin' to the Hoop event.

 • Corey Albertson
Flyin to the Hoop: Sundays top performers

Flyin to the Hoop: Sundays top performers

Andrew Wiggins, the No. 1 player in the class of 2014, leads the list of top performers at the Flyin' to the Hoop event in Dayton, Ohio, on Sunday.

 • Corey Albertson
Flyin to the Hoop: Saturdays top performers

Flyin to the Hoop: Saturdays top performers

Five-star Michigan State commit Gary Harris stole the show at the Flyin' to the Hoop event in Dayton, Ohio, on Saturday.

 • Corey Albertson