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Ian Jackson, the explosive and gifted North Carolina transfer from The Bronx, is returning to New York City to play for Rick Pitino and St. John’s.&nbsp;

The 6-foot-4 guard made his decision Monday, picking the Johnnies over USC, Georgia and a host of others.

His addition further bolsters the Johnnies’ already formidable perimeter attack, which also includes impact transfers <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/03/26/sports/st-johns-lands-transfer-joson-sanon-after-march-madness-exit/">Joson Sanon (Arizona State)</a> and <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/04/16/sports/st-johns-lands-top-shooter-oziyah-sellers-in-transfer-portal/">Oziyah Sellers (Stanford)</a>.

Captain Jack is coming home. {ai:summary}Ian Jackson, a 6-foot-4 guard and North Carolina transfer from The Bronx, has chosen to play for St. John's under coach Rick Pitino, returning to New York City. He opted for the Johnnies over USC and Georgia, enhancing their strong perimeter lineup with fellow transfers Joson Sanon and Oziyah Sellers. #sports

St. John’s lands Ian Jackson in massive portal addition for Rick Pitino

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