North Carolina’s start to the season has been nothing short of a disappointment. Hubert Davis has struggled to lead this team to big wins. They’ve even struggled to beat lesser opponents, including a home win against a poor Georgia Tech team by only three points.

If the Tar Heels' growth this season matched that of UNC basketball freshman guard Ian Jackson, all would be well in Chapel Hill.

Ian Jackson is the first North Carolina freshman to score 20 or more points in four straight games since Tyler Hansbrough -- and the Tar Heels have needed all of it.