High Profile March Madness Guard Could Consider USC in Portal, Insider Says

"Arkansas finished second to UNC during Jackson's original recruitment when now-USC coach Eric Musselman was leading the Razorbacks, so you better believe they'll be in contact," Crawford wrote. 

Musselman made a strong dash at Jackson over a year ago, all before UNC won him over. 

"Jackson, who hails from The Bronx (N.Y.) was a coveted player in the 2024 cycle that Musselman tried his best to get," Crawford said.

The 6-foot-4 guard should have zero trouble adjusting to Musselman's pace and style offensive approach. 

"USC's offensive scheme is ideal for his floor game and willingness to run in transition," Crawford said. "Whether or not he's willing to move to the opposite coast remains to be seen."

Jackson, though, shared in a Jan. 2023 interview with Dushawn London of 247Sports that he and Musselman "have a great relationship" and how the former Arkansas head coach reached out to him everyday. 

The now past Tar Heels guard is fresh off averaging 11.9 points per game for the First Four qualifier. UNC trounced San Diego State to open the 2025 NCAA Tournament. But fell to Ole Miss in the field of 64 round. 

The former No. 2 ranked prospect from New York will attract multiple power conference programs. But USC looks like a contender to land Jackson too.