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Ian Jackson learning from ‘big brother’ Donovan Mitchell as St. John’s hopes for a breakout

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Braziller, Z. (2026, October 2). Ian Jackson learning from ‘big brother’ Donovan Mitchell as St. John’s hopes for a breakout. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/01/sports/st-johns-ian-jackson-learning-from-big-brother-donovan-mitchell/

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Ian Jackson, a 6-foot-5 guard at St. John’s, credits NBA star Donovan Mitchell as a mentor who has guided him since high school through regular interactions and summer workouts. Jackson emphasizes the significance of their relationship, describing Mitchell as a big brother figure. The pair recently collaborated on an Adidas commercial promoting Mitchell's sneaker line.

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Ian Jackson, a 6-foot-5 guard at St. John's University, has been receiving mentorship from NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell. The relationship between the two started when Jackson was in high school, introduced by their mutual trainer, Chris Brickley. This summer, they trained together multiple times and appeared in an Adidas commercial for Mitchell’s sneaker line. Jackson credits Mitchell as a "big brother" who has been instrumental in his development both on and off the court. St. John's hopes that this mentorship will help Jackson achieve success similar to Mitchell's NBA career, enhancing their basketball program's reputation.

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It’s one thing to get advice from a legendary coach like Rick Pitino. asserted

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It’s another to hear from one of his greatest players, NBA All-Star Donovan Mitchell. asserted

It → ’ → players

In that vein, Ian Jackson has the best of both worlds. asserted

Jackson → have → worlds

Access the St. John’s beat like never before Get Zach Braziller’s text messages with all the latest St. John’s info and get your questions answered — exclusive to Sports+ subscribers. asserted

questions → access → subscribers

Jackson → sign → Mitchell

“I’ve learned a lot from him. asserted

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He’s been a big brother to me ever since I met him. asserted

I → meet → him

That’s my guy.” asserted

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The 6-foot-5 St. John’s guard was first introduced to Mitchell through NBA trainer Chris Brickley when he was in high school. asserted

he → introduce → school

They have remained close. asserted

They → remain → ?

This summer, they got together for a handful of workouts and Jackson appeared alongside Mitchell in an Adidas commercial to promote Mitchell’s sneaker line. asserted

Jackson → get → line

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