Justin Jackson approaching NBA lottery status

Posted Mar 16, 2017
Draft gurus have consistently viewed UNC’s Justin Jackson as NBA first-round material this season. But coming off ACC Player of the Year honors, Jackson is seeing his stock rise considerably. The most recent DraftExpress mock draft projects Jackson at No. 13 overall. The junior’s versatility as an inside-outside wing is one of the biggest reason scouts are high on him. (ACC Sports Journal)

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