2017 NBA Mock Draft, Week 22: College basketball is over
By Chris Stone
The biggest concern with Jackson revolves around his shooting ability. Jackson has funky shooting mechanics with an odd hitch in his shot on the way up. His release isn’t always consistent, but he did find some success from behind the 3-point arc after seemingly getting more confident with his stroke in the middle of the season. Jackson finished shooting 37.8 percent from deep on 3.3 attempts per 40 minutes. The odd form and his poor free throw shooting (56.6 percent), though, still mean this is an area of his game to keep an eye on.
Despite that hiccup, Jackson is a terrific prospect. He is arguably the most competitive player in the class, which really translates on the defensive end. He defended 1-4 for Kansas while playing small ball power forward, averaged 2.2 steals and 1.4 blocks per 40 minutes and was regularly tasked with taking on the opposing team’s top offensive threat. Offensively, Jackson’s playmaking from the wing — namely his passing ability — is attractive.
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SF, Kansas
The biggest concern with Jackson revolves around his shooting ability. Jackson has funky shooting mechanics with an odd hitch in his shot on the way up. His release isn’t always consistent, but he did find some success from behind the 3-point arc after seemingly getting more confident with his stroke in the middle of the season. Jackson finished shooting 37.8 percent from deep on 3.3 attempts per 40 minutes. The odd form and his poor free throw shooting (56.6 percent), though, still mean this is an area of his game to keep an eye on.
Despite that hiccup, Jackson is a terrific prospect. He is arguably the most competitive player in the class, which really translates on the defensive end. He defended 1-4 for Kansas while playing small ball power forward, averaged 2.2 steals and 1.4 blocks per 40 minutes and was regularly tasked with taking on the opposing team’s top offensive threat. Offensively, Jackson’s playmaking from the wing — namely his passing ability — is attractive.