Ian Jackson excelled in his Big East Tournament debut, and the practicing Muslim produced despite fasting for the holy month of Ramadan.
In top-seeded St. John’s 85-72 win over No. 9 Providence in the quarterfinals, Jackson turned in one of his better efforts of the year, scoring 14 points to go with three rebounds and two assists.
It came as he was fasting.
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