Dream On: From Backyard to Biscuits, A Tar Heel Basketball Tale

From empty gyms at dawn to cracked driveways at dusk, Jackson Watkins always dreamed of playing basketball with North Carolina emblazoned across his chest. Once in Chapel Hill, he went from a JV standout to varsity walk-on, a leap that opened the door to moments he never could have scripted. A run to the National Championship. A bucket in front of Michael Jordan. Poker games and cowboy hats. Retiring Coach K... twice. A triumphant start against villainous rival Duke. And an unexpected place in Tar Heel folklore: Biscuit Boy.This is a story of belief, brotherhood, and the unlikely journey from the backyard to the biggest stage in college basketball.It's about more than a game. It's about love.Praise for Dream On:“I’m so glad that Jackson Watkins has written this book. Jackson has always been the teammate you’d want to play with, and the teammate you’d want to be. In sharing his experiences grinding it out every day to realize a dream, Jackson’s journey is beyond admirable… it’s inspirational.”— Jay Bilas, ESPN“Jackson Watkins’ Dream On is a masterpiece about his becoming a walk-on for Tar Heel basketball. It was his lifelong dream to make it there, which is why this book is also a revelatory gift for readers everywhere (maybe even Duke fanatics!) in regard to how dreams can become reality. I loved Jackson’s three-point shooting at UNC, and now I love his writing!”— Will Blythe, author of New York Times bestseller To Hate Like This is To Be Happy Forever“A college basketball player’s journey is uniquely their own. Jackson Watkins’ story is a passion project that is laced with perseverance and appreciation for wearing the Tar Heel blue and all that it represents.”— Sean Farnham, ESPN College Basketball Analyst"A must for any Carolina basketball fan. An inspiring tale for underdogs everywhere, as well as a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at one of UNC's most memorable seasons ever."— Reed Tucker, co-author of Duke Sucks and Duke Still Sucks Read more