Many of the same issues remain for the North Carolina Tar Heels, but freshman Ian Jackson is doing his part to lead the team to victory.
One of the most important moments yesterday for Jackson was not a slam dunk or three-pointer. Late in the first half, Jackson had two fouls. In normal circumstances, he would sit until the end of the half.
Depth and foul trouble compounded the issue. However, Jackson's playing with two fouls demonstrated that the coaching staff had confidence in the freshman.
That confidence was well-deserved, as Jackson played smart defense and did not commit another foul until the second half.