NCAAB · 11 months ago

Top 5 Landing Spots for Ian Jackson In the CBB Transfer Portal

John Canady

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5) UCLA Bruins
UCLA is another team serious about building a championship contender, and they proved that when they opened up the checkbook to land a top portal player in Donovan Dent. Landing Ian Jackson would immediately give them a top backcourt in not only the Big Ten but the nation. Keep an eye on the Bruins to be involved, especially if they understand the interest is mutual.

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Top 5 Landing Spots for Ian Jackson In the CBB Transfer Portal
Ian Jackson announced his decision to enter the transfer portal this week and immediately became a top player available. The former five-star recruit averaged 11.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists on shooting splits of 45.6% from field goal range and 39.5% from three during his freshman season at North Carolina. The six-foot-four guard entered the portal looking to play for a high-profile head coach, so here's a look at five landing spots that could make sense.

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1) St. John's Red Storm
Rick Pitino and St. John's fell short of their ultimate goal this season with an upset loss to Arkansas in the Round of 32. Despite that, the Red Storm proved that they're building a contending team under their legendary head coach with the culture he set. St. John's has already landed one top portal player in Bryce Hopkins, and now they could cash in again if they can convince Ian Jackson to join them in the Big East.
2) Kansas Jayhawks
Another high-caliber head coach that could make sense for Ian Jackson is Bill Self and Kansas. The Jayhawks are in the market for a guard as they continue to look for the missing piece in their backcourt to get back into contention. The fit is ideal, and Jackson would have an immediate chance to earn a significant role.
3) Michigan State Spartans
There's no way to mention high-caliber head coaches without mentioning Tom Izzo. The Michigan State head coach has consistently kept the Spartans in contention, and their deep run to the Elite Eight this season proved precisely that. Ian Jackson could be a solid addition to the backcourt at MSU, with a chance to compete in the Big Ten.
4) Texas Tech Red Raiders
Texas Tech is committed to building a contending roster, and they've not been shy about it. They remain aggressive in the transfer portal. The Red Raiders looked like a true contender this past season, and heading into next year, it won't be a surprise to see them make another run. If they can land Ian Jackson, their odds only increase.
5) UCLA Bruins
UCLA is another team serious about building a championship contender, and they proved that when they opened up the checkbook to land a top portal player in Donovan Dent. Landing Ian Jackson would immediately give them a top backcourt in not only the Big Ten but the nation. Keep an eye on the Bruins to be involved, especially if they understand the interest is mutual.

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Top 5 Landing Spots for Ian Jackson In the CBB Transfer Portal
Ian Jackson announced his decision to enter the transfer portal this week and immediately became a top player available. The former five-star recruit averaged 11.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 0.9 assists on shooting splits of 45.6% from field goal range and 39.5% from three during his freshman season at North Carolina. The six-foot-four guard entered the portal looking to play for a high-profile head coach, so here's a look at five landing spots that could make sense.

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Top 5 Landing Spots for Ian Jackson In the CBB Transfer Portal

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