Update: Just as we report the breaking news, Liberty makes the official announcement which you can read here.

According to multiple sources, Liberty has found its next head baseball coach in North Carolina’s Scott Jackson. An official release is expected later today with a press conference expected for Monday.

Jackson is currently an assistant coach and the recruiting coordinator for the Tar Heels where he has spent the past 9 seasons. During his time in Chapel Hill, UNC has made 6 NCAA Tournament Appearances and 3 appearances in the College World Series. Jackson also served one season as pitching coach at Liberty in 2008 under former Flames skipper Jim Toman.

As a Campbell alum, Jackson has also spent time on staff at UNC Wilmington, Campbell, Barton, and Wofford. Jackson becomes the 7th skipper in Liberty baseball history.