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Jan 7, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Ian Jackson (11) at the free throw line in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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Jan 7, 2025; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Ian Jackson (11) at the free throw line in the second half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
As the latest player on St. John’s Red Storm team, Ian Jackson has been making headlines ever since his transfer from the University of North Carolina. The five-star recruit donned the role of a freshman guard for the Tar Heels, where he wooed everyone with his spectacular performances. The ACC Rookie of the week made several contributions to the UNC, especially when he single-handedly led the team to a 97–81 victory against Campbell University. With a score of 26 points, he became the second UNC freshman after Cole Anthony in 2020, to garner more than 20 points in consecutive games.
Besides, he boasts an average score of 13.5 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 30 games of 2024-25 season. The guard is known for his height and physicality. And when coupled with his scoring prowess and on-court versatility, Ian can become a solid asset for St. John’s.
Having said that, the six-feet-four three-point shooter is currently under the coaching assistance of Rick Pitino and his team where Pitino is set on training Jackson to transform him into one of the most efficient point guards for the Red Storm. Talking about inducting Jackson into the team instead of a polished point guard, Pitino had reasoned, “We had Big shoes to fill at the point. The ball is now in the hands of our next great point. Let’s Go Ian!!!”
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While we know enough about Jackson’s basketball career, especially his on-court performances and the dramatic transfer from Tar Heels to the Red Storm, we have very little information regarding his private life. As one of the seven siblings born to Dwight Jackson and Latisha Simon in Harlem, New York, does Ian Jackson have a special someone cheering for him from the stands? Who makes him blush and showers with love and wishes before he appears on the court? Let us see what the 20-year-old’s love life looks like.
What is Ian Jackson’s Relationship Status?
When it comes to Jackson’s private life, there is no publicly available information that can confirm or deny his relationship status. However, his social media profile tells a little story. His official Instagram account contains pictures and videos of the athlete with his one true love – basketball. Though fans wouldn’t find any cozy and coupled-up pictures against the dreamy skies or sunsets and beaches on the New York native’s profile, what they can definitely find on Ian’s Instagram is his photographs and reels on the basketball court doing what he loves most, surrounded by his teammates and coaches.
What is Ian Jackson’s Dating History?
There are no verified reports that talk about Jackson’s past relationships or give an insight into his dating history. As someone who comes across as an extremely private person in real life as well as online, Jackson has not disclosed anything regarding his romantic relationships or mentioned any partners or exes during interviews or via social media. But what we can infer is that the student-athlete has a tight circle and remains focussed on building his career as he continues to maintain a drama-free life, away from the unwanted attention.
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