For most college basketball players, the NCAA Tournament is already an exhausting grind, especially with back-to-back games, ...

As Ramadan began on February 28th and continues until March 29th, the timing coincides with the NCAA Tournament, offering Jackson a unique experience. If the Tar Heels progress deep into the ...

In a time where sports and spirituality often collide, Ian Jackson, a freshman guard for the North Carolina Tar Heels, exemplifies how faith can coexist with the demands of competitive athletics.

The NCAA Tournament is always a challenge for college athletes. However, for North Carolina Tar Heels guard Ian Jackson, this year’s tournament comes with an extra challenge. He’ll also be fasting for ...

North Carolina guard Ian Jackson is fasting for Ramadan amid the Tar Heels' NCAA Tournament run. The five-star freshman must abstain from food and beverages from dawn to sunset from Feb. 28 ...

Ian Jackson is just ready to play basketball for North Carolina, postseason basketball that is. The Tar Heels, ...

MILWAUKEE — Wrapping up a day filled with classes, practice and workouts, Ian Jackson sometimes ... Since the beginning of March, Jackson has been fasting for Ramadan. He's gone without food ...

UNC’s Ian Jackson is gearing up for his first March Madness tournament with the Tar Heels. UNC finished the season winning 22 of its 35 games, good enough for fourth in the ACC. The Tar Heels were ...

Radaman fasts offer a unique challenge for Muslim players competing in March Madness. Here's how some are dealing with the ...