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Why Justin Jackson makes sense for OKC

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Justin Jackson is an interesting player both on and off the floor; his rise to stardom at North Carolina comes with an unusual backstory.

Throughout his education career Jackson was homeschooled, which made him eligible to play his high school basketball for the Homeschool Christian Youth Association (HCYA). This association is a nonprofit Christian service that serves home school families and children in the Houston, Texas area.

Jackson was a crucial factor in the team’s 2012 national championship run, and quickly became one of nation’s most coveted recruits. In 2014, Jackson was named to the McDonald’s All-America game, taking home co-MVP honors after scoring a game-high 23 points on 11-12 shooting.