The Sacramento Kings will receive North Carolina forward Justin Jackson with the No. 15 overall pick (via Trail Blazers) of the 2017 NBA draft on Thursday night.
Ford's Big Board ranking -- No. 26: "Jackson has one of the best midrange games in college basketball. Has a lethal floater. Much improved as a 3-point shooter as a junior. Has good length and size for his position. Good feel for the game." More (Insider)
Scouting report -- positives:
Elite scorer
Excellent shooter with deep range on his jumper
Very mature midrange game
Scouting report -- negatives:
Just an average athlete
Needs to add strength
A year older than the rest of his class
Read the full scouting report (Insider)
ESPN Analytics projection (within his first five seasons):
Chances he'll be an All-Star: 0.03 percent
Chances he'll be an NBA starter: 4.64 percent
Chances he'll be a role player: 15.02 percent
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