He is physically fit for college. He is able to enter and cause damage.

A trio of Top247 players, in post James Brown (No. 111), wings Ian Jackson (No. 8) and Drake Powell (No. 11), were signed by North Carolina as part of a Top 10-ranked recruiting class. Adam Finkelstein, the director of scouting for 247Sports, spoke with Inside Carolina’s Coast to Coast program this week about the freshmen class’s developmental stage and potential influence in Chapel Hill in 2024–25. The best statements from Finkelstein on UNC’s new freshmen class, who will begin their Tar Heel careers on Wednesday, are listed below.

He is the alpha. He’s making previously unheard-of baskets. Despite being recognized at a young age, he kept getting better. Drake has a ton of unrealized potential still. Ian’s process is more advanced. Ian ought to be more prepared to contribute right away the following season. However, Drake still has more potential. I wouldn’t be shocked if you told me that Ian was noticeably superior to Drake the next season. I wouldn’t be shocked if you told me in ten years that Drake is the superior professional. Ian has a dominant mindset. He plays both sides of the floor, produces, and competes.

In comparison to early in his career, his motor is now far better. For present, he works best as a wing. He needs to mature into the guard duties. His shooting has greatly improved. In the halfcourt, applying greater pressure to the rim is one of the things I would like to see him do more of. Certain decisions and feelings need to be updated over time. Elliot Cadeau’s greatest wasn’t seen by North Carolina fans the previous season. Ian has an opportunity for Elliot to make the game easier. Experiencing a lot of shooting and spacing may allow lanes to clear up for traffic. He is strong enough to move over and play a few threes.”

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