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Time of India
17-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
"Not really a blowout" - St. John's guard Ian Jackson's prediction before Game 5 resurfaces after Oklahoma City Thunder's win
St. John's guard Ian Jackson's prediction before Game 5 resurfaces after Oklahoma City Thunder's win (Image Credit: Ian/Instagram) St. John's guard, Ian Jackson , touched on the topic of Game 5 prediction on his podcast, The Captain Jack Show. He called the Oklahoma City Thunder's performance in Game 2 'not really a blowout, but good one,' and speculated that the team will be continuing with their overhauling of the Pacers. The Oklahoma City Thunder has become the heavy favorite as the winners of the NBA Championship title after Game 5 win. They must be ready to stop the Pacers in Game 6 and seal the ring in their name. Ian Jackson's prediction before Game 5 resurfaced after Oklahoma City Thunder's win Who is going to be the winner of the upcoming NBA Finals games? Everyone was ready with their pick even before Game 5, and so was Ian Jackson, the current St. John's guard. He spoke his mind about the possible winner on his podcast, The Captain Jack Show. Talking about the combat between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, he said: 'Pacers had a later series, they played more games. They had a little more fight. We here now bro. Blow out game two. Not really a blow out but good one.' Ian Jackson's FIRST IMPRESSIONS of St. John's | Captain Jack Show Ep. 26 The comment demonstrates that he was heavily on the Thunder's side as he called the first win of the Indiana Pacers merely a fluke. Jackson's opinions are mirroring the thoughts of countless Thunder fans who have their hopes pinned on the team. Jackson said that he was 'jacking' whoever was winning, and in his opinion, it was the Thunder. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The Oklahoma City Thunder took on the Pacers in Game 5 and won it. Not only that, they decorated their win with a couple of records, with superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joining an elite club and Jalen Williams scoring his career-high 40 points. The Indiana Pacers' star Tyrese Haliburton did not live up to fans' expectations, ending his time with zero field goals in the fourth quarter. He was visibly off during Game 5's postgame presser and braved demeaning remarks from the reporters. He shrugged off the taunts recapping his fourth quarters' performance as 'zero buckets, zero shame and zero shits given.' The Oklahoma City Thunder had the tide in their favor from the start, and they did not allow the Pacers to make a comeback in the fourth quarter, as they had done in most of the earlier games. Also, Tyrese's calf injury was a vulnerable spot, which OKC cashed in on intelligently and scored a phenomenal win over the Pacers. The star performer, Jalen Williams shared how the court was shaking due to fans' frenzy as they witnessed their home team putting up a blockbuster performance. Oklahoma City Thunder eyes at Game 6 win, need to overcome Pacers' home advantage The Oklahoma City Thunder are now just a game away from making history. If they win Game 6, they will be the 2025 NBA Championship winners. It will be the first title as the Oklahoma City Thunder after their 1979 win when they had the identity as the Seattle Supersonics. The team was rechristened as the Oklahoma City Thunder when they moved to Oklahoma City. Hence, a history is about to be created if the Thunder restricts the Pacers in Game 6 and bags the title. All the Thunder players and game insiders like Ian Jackson are rooting for their success, and want the Game 6 and the title to go to the visiting side. The Thunder needs to be at the top of their game as they will be the visiting side in Game 6. The pressure to perform as a team on the road, despite the encouraging win in previous game, cannot be ignored. Also Read: Oklahoma City Thunder storm past Indiana Pacers in Game 5 to seize 3-2 NBA Finals lead, stand one win away from first-ever championship Ian Jackson is not wrong in pinning hopes on the Oklahoma City Thunder, as given the circumstances, it is a safe choice. How the team unfolds amidst all the expectations brewing up around them remains to be seen.
New York Post
21-04-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Breaking down St. John's blockbuster starting five after Ian Jackson addition
Access the St. John's beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting member-only features, including real-time texting with Zach Braziller about the inside buzz on St. John's. TRY IT NOW With the addition of North Carolina transfer Ian Jackson on Monday, St. John's has a potentially blockbuster starting five. Here's a look at the group: F Zuby Ejiofor (14.7 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 1.4 BPG) Lone returning starter will lead this team after emerging as one of the top two-way forwards in the country as a junior. Surrounded by considerably more shooting, teams won't be able to swarm Ejiofor in the paint nearly as much. Potential Big East Preseason Player of the Year. G Ian Jackson (11.9 PPG, 2.7 RPG, 39.5 3-point percentage) The gifted 6-foot-4 Bronx native and North Carolina transfer will have the ball in his hands from Day 1. The former McDonald's All-American and top 10 high school prospect has the talent to be St. John's first first-round draft pick since Maurice Harkless (15th overall) in 2012.
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
North Carolina guard Ian Jackson transfers to St. John's to play in hometown for Rick Pitino
FILE - North Carolina guard Ian Jackson brings the ball down court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Wake Forest in the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, March 13, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson, File) North Carolina guard Ian Jackson is transferring to St. John's and returning to his hometown to play for Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino, the Red Storm announced on Monday. A highly touted recruit from the Bronx, Jackson averaged 11.9 points while shooting 45.6% overall and 39.5% on 3-pointers. He became the first Tar Heels freshman to score 23 or more points in four consecutive games, and scored 20 or more in eight games. Advertisement North Carolina went 23-14 overall and tied for fourth in the ACC at 13-7. The Tar Heels beat San Diego State in the First Four, then got knocked out of the NCAA Tournament by Mississippi. St. John's was looking for backcourt help with Kadary Richmond and Deivon Smith having used up their eligibility. 'We had big shoes to fill at the point,' Pitino said in a statement. 'Kadary and Deivon were awesome. The ball is now in the hands of our next great point (guard). Let's go Ian!' In Pitino's second year, St. John's had one of its best seasons ever. The Red Storm went 31-5 and finished first in the Big East at 18-2 before winning the conference tournament. They earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament that was their best in 25 years, and beat Omaha before losing to Pitino's old nemesis John Calipari and Arkansas in Providence, R.I. Advertisement Jackson played three seasons at Cardinal Hayes in the Bronx before transferring to Our Saviour Lutheran for his senior year in high school. He played in the 2024 McDonald's All-American game. ___ Get poll alerts and updates on the AP Top 25 throughout the season. Sign up here. AP college basketball: and
Yahoo
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ian Jackson commits to St. John's basketball: Stats, 247 rating, more for UNC transfer
Ian Jackson is heading home and will get to play under an elite college basketball coach to boot. According to a report from On3 Sports, Jackson signed with Rick Pitino and St. John's basketball on Monday. Jackson will be a sophomore during the 2025-26 season and will have three years of eligibility left with the Red Storm. Jackson started in 12 of his 36 games with North Carolina this season, averaging 11.9 points 2.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists on 45.6% shooting and 39.5% from 3-point range. However, the Tar Heels struggled during the regular season and Jackson did not live up to his five-star billing. Advertisement REQUIRED READING: Kentucky basketball's Mark Pope embraces transfer portal in move away from John Calipari era The addition of Jackson gives Pitino and St. John's the No. 2 transfer portal class, trailing only Michigan, according to 247 Sports Composite Rankings. Here's what you need to know about Jackson, including his stats and 247 recruiting ranking: Ian Jackson stats Here's a look at Jackson's stats in his lone season with the Tar Heels: 2024-25: 11.9 points on 45.6% shooting, 2.7 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.6 steals per game in 36 games (12 starts) Ian Jackson 247 rating As a high school recruit: Star rating: Five stars National ranking: No. 8 overall Positional ranking: No. 4 shooting guard State ranking: No. 2 player from New York As a transfer: Star rating: Five stars Overall ranking: No. 8 overall Positional ranking: No. 1 shooting guard Coming out of Our Saviour Lutheran School in the Bronx, New York, Jackson was rated as a five-star prospect by 247Sports' Composite rankings. He was the No. 8 overall prospect in the 2024 class, the No. 4 shooting guard and the No. 2 player from New York behind Baylor's VJ Edgecombe. Advertisement As a transfer, Jackson was similarly the No. 8 player in the portal rankings. He was, however, the No. 1 overall shooting guard in the portal this cycle. St. John's basketball transfer additions Along with Jackson, Pitino has also added Bryce Hopkins (17 points per game at Providence), Joson Sanon (11.9 PPG at Arizona State) and Oziyah Sellers (13.7 PPG at Stanford) to the team from the transfer portal. All four, along with returning starter and first-team All-Big East star Zuby Ejiofor, are expected to comprise the starting lineup for the Red Storm. Ian Jackson: Five-star guard from North Carolina Oziyah Sellers: Four-star guard from Stanford Joson Sanon: Four-star guard from Arizona State Bryce Hopkins: Four-star forward Providence This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Ex-UNC guard Ian Jackson commits to Rick Pitino, St. John's basketball
USA Today
21-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ian Jackson commits to St. John's basketball: Stats, 247 rating, more for UNC transfer
Ian Jackson commits to St. John's basketball: Stats, 247 rating, more for UNC transfer Show Caption Hide Caption March Madness breakout stars rise in NBA draft Walter Clayton Jr. and others rose up draft boards after standout March Madness showings. Ian Jackson is heading home and will get to play under an elite college basketball coach to boot. According to a report from On3 Sports, Jackson signed with Rick Pitino and St. John's basketball on Monday. Jackson will be a sophomore during the 2025-26 season and will have three years of eligibility left with the Red Storm. NEWS: North Carolina transfer guard Ian Jackson has committed to St. John's, source tells @On3sports. The former 5⭐️ and NYC native had eight games this season in which he scored 20 points or more. — Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) April 21, 2025 Jackson started in 12 of his 36 games with North Carolina this season, averaging 11.9 points 2.7 rebounds and 0.9 assists on 45.6% shooting and 39.5% from 3-point range. However, the Tar Heels struggled during the regular season and Jackson did not live up to his five-star billing. REQUIRED READING: Kentucky basketball's Mark Pope embraces transfer portal in move away from John Calipari era The addition of Jackson gives Pitino and St. John's the No. 2 transfer portal class, trailing only Michigan, according to 247 Sports Composite Rankings. Here's what you need to know about Jackson, including his stats and 247 recruiting ranking: Ian Jackson stats Here's a look at Jackson's stats in his lone season with the Tar Heels: 2024-25: 11.9 points on 45.6% shooting, 2.7 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.6 steals per game in 36 games (12 starts) Ian Jackson 247 rating As a high school recruit: Star rating: Five stars Five stars National ranking: No. 8 overall No. 8 overall Positional ranking: No. 4 shooting guard No. 4 shooting guard State ranking: No. 2 player from New York As a transfer: Star rating: Five stars Five stars Overall ranking: No. 8 overall No. 8 overall Positional ranking: No. 1 shooting guard Coming out of Our Saviour Lutheran School in the Bronx, New York, Jackson was rated as a five-star prospect by 247Sports' Composite rankings. He was the No. 8 overall prospect in the 2024 class, the No. 4 shooting guard and the No. 2 player from New York behind Baylor's VJ Edgecombe. As a transfer, Jackson was similarly the No. 8 player in the portal rankings. He was, however, the No. 1 overall shooting guard in the portal this cycle. St. John's basketball transfer additions Along with Jackson, Pitino has also added Bryce Hopkins (17 points per game at Providence), Joson Sanon (11.9 PPG at Arizona State) and Oziyah Sellers (13.7 PPG at Stanford) to the team from the transfer portal. All four, along with returning starter and first-team All-Big East star Zuby Ejiofor, are expected to comprise the starting lineup for the Red Storm.
