The Sacramento Kings will receiveNorth Carolina forwardJustin Jacksonwith 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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