Ian Jackson has become a scoring machine for UNC basketball, but the freshman guard is also giving the Tar Heels a boost in another key area heading into Saturday's rivalry game with NC State.

UNC basketball coach Hubert Davis had a press conference on Friday at the Smith Center to discuss the Tar Heels’ upcoming game at N.C. State.

Several factors have played a significant role in the Pistons' revival, but a few narratives have gone unnoticed.