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NBA Draft: Josh Jackson must enter anger management classes

By Rees Woodcock

Mar 19, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) reacts during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) reacts during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Future NBA Draft lottery pick, Josh Jackson, must enter anger management classes.

According to Alec Brzezinski of Sporting News, the former Kansas Jayhawks star and future NBA player will have enter into anger management classes and stay away from recreational drugs and alcohol for 12 months. He will also have to complete his anger management classes by Oct. 31, 2017.

In addition to the classes and refraining from drugs and alcohol, Jackson will also have to complete at least 20 hours of community service by October 31 as well. The community service, anger management classes and substance bans all stem from a charge of criminal damage to property after he kicked a female’s car and caused $3,150.45 worth of damage, according to the Sporting News article.

Jackson was a five-star recruit who was the No. 1 player in the class of 2016 coming out of high school. He was the best player that year, and powerhouse Kansas plucked him out of the state of Michigan. This was a big get for Bill Self and the Jayhawks.

In the one season with Kansas, Jackson shined. He averaged 16.3 points, 7.4 rebounds and 3 assists per game in the 30.8 minutes he was receiving every night. This type of player is rare in the college game and that is why he is looked at as a top pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.

In our latest FanSided Mock Draft, we have him going No. 3 overall to the Philadelphia 76ers. He is projected to be selected behind Washington’s Markelle Fultz and UCLA’s Lonzo Ball. But, the current trouble Jackson is in, and the possibility for future issues, could hurt his earning potential.

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Jackson needs to get his anger and life under control before he enters the world of being an NBA superstar. He has the potential to be a special player on the court, as long as he keeps his personal life in check off it.

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