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Jim Jackson's son hopes to make name for himself in NBA

Wisconsin guard Traevon Jackson (12) drives to the basket past Kentucky guard James Young during the second half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal game Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. Kentucky won 74-73. (AP Photo/Chris Steppig, pool)

Chris Steppig, AP

Summary

Wisconsin point guard Traevon Jackson is certainly proud of his father’s playing career, but he’s also well aware that he’s got to make it into the NBA on his own merits.

SALT LAKE CITY — Traevon Jackson claims his old man is just a “regular dad.”

Considering all things are relative, the former Wisconsin basketball standout can say that with conviction.