Reports: North Carolina G Ian Jackson, former 5-star, hits portal

Field Level Media|published: 04/07/2025, 5:53pm EDT

Mar 13, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard Ian Jackson (11) shoots as Wake Forest Demon Deacons guard Hunter Sallis (23) and forward Tre'Von Spillers (25) defend in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

North Carolina guard Ian Jackson has entered the transfer portal, several outlets reported Monday.

A five-star recruit in the Class of 2024, Jackson chose the Tar Heels over Kentucky, Arkansas, LSU and Oregon coming out of high school.

He averaged 11.9 points and 2.7 rebounds in 36 games (12 starts) as a freshman, shooting 39.5 percent from 3-point range.

Jackson made 60 3-pointers overall, including 15 games with multiple makes from the arc.

North Carolina went 23-14 (13-7 ACC) in 2024-25 and made the NCAA Tournament, beating San Diego State in the First Four before a loss to Ole Miss in the Round of 64.

The Tar Heels previously lost guard Elliot Cadeau to the transfer portal.

--Field Level Media