"Captain Jack still is a problem": Hoops fans react to UNC freshman Ian Jackson's high school highlights

Ian Jackson is enjoying a terrific freshman season for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He has started four of 15 games for Hubert Davis' side and helped them to a 10-6 record this season.

On Thursday, Sports Center NEXT posted some highlights on Instagram from his high school, Our Saviour Lutheran (Bronx, NY). The highlights showed Jackson running riot in the offense as he converted 3-pointers and ran back on defense to clear boards.

Hoops fans shared reactions to Jackson's high school highlights:

Hoops fans react to UNC freshman Ian Jackson's high school highlights

"Captin Jack still is a problem. With all due respect ✊🏾 🫡 Coach Hubert Davis You should started the I.J. from the get go. Between @captainjack.22 and @drakepoww the two Diaper-Danys alon with RJ Davis, Eilliot Cadeau, Seth Trimble and whatever BIG of course throwing in Freshman Big James Brown….," a fan said.

Another fan commented:

"He was number 1 at a point for a reason Captain Jack 🐏."

This fan wanted to see him in the league:

"League him."

More fans entered the comments section to post their reactions:

Hoops fans react to UNC freshman Ian Jackson's high school highlights

"Tyrese Maxey 2.0," a fan compared Jackson to one-time NBA All-Star Tyrese Maxey.

"on the block we call him captain jack 🤞🏼🤞🏼❤️🎯 @captainjack.22," another fan commented.

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How good was Ian Jackson in high school?

Ian Jackson played for Jelly Fam in Overtime Elite and averaged 23.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.6 steals per game. Jackson also played for Cardinal Hayes High School in New York.

The 6-foot-4 guard led Hayes to the Class AA state title, averaging 19.8 ppg, 5.0 rpg and 4.0 apg. Furthermore, he also represented Team USA in the 2021 FIBA U16 Americas, 2022 U17 World Championships and 2023 U19 World Cup.

With offers from Kentucky, Arkansas, LSU and more, Jackson committed to North Carolina in 2023.