KANSAS CITY--Justin Jackson cited advice from the usual sources as leading to his breakout last two games: Roy Williams, Steve Robinson, his teammates. But then there also was some key advice from an unexpected source: Jackson’s mother.
After Carolina’s win over Wofford, Sharon Jackson told her son he was jumping too high on his jump shots. “Try getting a little less lift,” she told him.
Justin Jackson in the three games pre-mom coaching session: 0-for-9 from the three-point line, 20 total points.
Justin Jackson in the two games since the advice: 4-for-10 from the three-point line, including 1-for-3 in Monday’s 80-69 win over Northwestern, and 46 total points.