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Vance Jackson transfers from UConn to New Mexico

New Mexico has landed UConn transfer Vance Jackson.

The 6-foot-8, 230-pound Jackson was a heralded recruit from Southern California who averaged 8.1 points and 3.8 rebounds as a freshman last season. He'll sit out this season and have three left at UNM.

He also took visits to TCU, Washington, San Diego State and Rutgers before deciding to play for new head coach Paul Weir and the Lobos.

"I love the staff and feel like Coach Weir and I have a great connection," Jackson told ESPN.