Why Justin Jackson would be the most NBA-ready player in this year’s draft
Posted Apr 12, 2017
In the latest mock draft by DraftExpress, there are only two upperclassmen projected for the first round. One is UNC junior Justin Jackson, who is prepared for the next step in more ways than one. Jackson is as NBA-ready a prospect as you will find in 2017. Assuming he declares for the draft, here are some reasons why whichever team selects Jackson will be happy.
(ACC Sports Journal)
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