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Top 5 uncommitted 2016 college basketball recruits

By Connor Muldowney

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Mar 21, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Arizona Wildcats mascot performs against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half in the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2015; Portland, OR, USA; Arizona Wildcats mascot performs against the Ohio State Buckeyes during the first half in the third round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Josh Jackson, SG (Napa, CA)

Originally from Detroit, Josh Jackson is one of those rare talents in a class who you know right away will be heading to the NBA in less than a year. Ranked the No. 1 player in the class, Jackson has a tough decision to make — if he decides to go to college and not overseas.

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    • Although he is from Detroit and Michigan State head coach Tom Izzo has been recruiting him hard for as long as he can remember, I believe Jackson’s interest in staying out west may be a bit too strong.

    Many believe he could still consider the Spartans as they have two spots left in their 2016 class as he has been teammates with Miles Bridges recently for a summer tournament and the two have been killing it — both top MSU targets.

    Despite the belief that he may head back home to Michigan, I believe Jackson will stick with Arizona, closer to his new home in California.

    Jackson reminds me of a slightly less talked about Andrew Wiggins, but every bit as athletic and talented. The shooting guard has the same build and game style as Wiggins, making him a serious catch for any team looking to get a solid possible No. 1 overall draft pick as a one-year rental.

    The Wildcats will snag him and get lucky for a season, contending for a national title with Jackson leading the way in 2016-17.

    Prediction: Arizona Wildcats

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