North Carolina basketball is at a crossroads. At 6-5, the Tar Heels are in serious danger of missing the NCAA Tournament, a far cry from the lofty expectations placed on this storied program. Even though it’s only December, Saturday’s matchup against UCLA in the CBS Sports Classic at Madison Square Garden feels like a must-win.
The solution to their struggles might be right in front of them: Ian Jackson needs to play more—and start.



