Ian Jackson (basketball)

Ian Jackson is an American basketball player who is a 2024 recruit, committed to the North Carolina Tar Heels of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Early life and high school
Jackson grew up in The Bronx, New York and initially attended Cardinal Hayes High School. He was named the National Sophomore of the Year by MaxPreps after averaging 19.8 points, five rebounds, and four assists per game. Jackson transferred to Our Saviour Lutheran School before the start of his senior year. He also announced he would simultaneously compete in Overtime Elite (OTE) as a non-professional player. Jackson was named first-team All-OTE at the end of the season. He was selected to play in the 2024 McDonald's All-American Boys Game.

Recruiting
Jackson is a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2024 class, according to major recruiting services. He committed to play college basketball at North Carolina over offers from Kentucky, Arkansas, LSU, and Oregon.

National team career
Jackson played for the United States national under-16 team at the 2021 FIBA Under-16 Americas Championship. The following summer, he played for the under-17 team at the 2022 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup. Jackson was also named to the United States' roster for the 2023 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup.