Challenges of Ramadan fasting during tournaments no big deal to Ian Jackson

Posted Mar 18, 2025
Ian Jackson’s Muslim faith means a lot to him, which has meant some challenges that would be daunting for most college basketball players in March. Fasting during Ramadan, first during the ACC tournament and now the NCAA tournament, is routine for the UNC guard. "It’s not a big deal to me. Fasting for me is what I have to do," Jackson said. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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