UNC Basketball Signees Ian Jackson and Drake Powell Make Naismith Trophy Midseason Watch List

Posted Jan 21, 2024
No UNC basketball recruiting prize is likely to win the 2024 Naismith Boys' High School Player of the Year Trophy. Even so, just appearing on a watchlist for the award is a high honor in itself. Our Saviour Lutheran (N.Y.) guard Ian Jackson and Northwood (N.C.) forward Drake Powell advanced from the preseason (50 names) to midseason (25) stage. (All Tar Heels)

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