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UNC Basketball: Justin Jackson’s first offer came in… eighth grade?!

The former UNC basketball star recently discussed how his college recruitment started a little earlier than most student-athletes.

Most eighth-grade students spend the final year of their middle school years preparing for what’s ahead at the high school level. Even the thought of college is still plenty of years away for these young students.

For former UNC basketball star Justin Jackson, the thought of playing college basketball began before he even started his high school career.

Imagine if Justin Jackson didn’t go to UNC. Texas A&M wanted him early!