NBA Draft 2017: 5 most overrated prospects

3. Josh Jackson, SF, Kansas

Josh Jackson was one of the most hyped names heading into the college basketball season, and he lived up to it. In his only year at Kansas, he averaged 16.3 points and 7.4 rebounds and 3 assists. But what really caught peoples’ eyes was his defense, as he was often tasked with guarding 1-4. He was very disruptive in passing lanes, showed great anticipation in securing rebounds, and got up for some highlight-reel blocks.

However, there are a lot of limitations to Jackson’s game, especially for someone many believe to be a third overall pick. At first glance, his shooting percentage seems good — he made 55 percent of his 2s and 38 percent on 3s. But his shot creation is questionable at best. He connected on just 20 percent of his mid-range attempts off the dribble, and in pick-and-roll or iso situations, he shot 28 percent.

There are other concerns that are fairly commonplace with a lot of college players. First, he shot an alarming 56 percent on free throw attempts. Second is his temper, which translates to a tendency to get into foul trouble.

As a 20-year old freshman, Jackson won’t be as explosive as some of the other players in this class, and he might deteriorate faster than anyone else. While his game is solid, it’s got some red flags in it combined with off-the-court concerns that can’t be ignored. There’s a lot to like about Jackson, but he’s not the sure thing that some people would suggest.