Justin Jackson, SF, North Carolina
Age: 22
Height: 6-foot-8
Wingspan: 6-foot-11
Weight: 193 pounds
Pros:
- Nice shooting touch (36.8 percent on 7.2 3-point attempts per game, 51 percent overall).
- Underrated passer (2.8 assists per game) with good court vision.
- Length on defense to jump passing lanes (0.8 steals per game).
Cons:
- Underweight with a small frame. May not be able to defend multiple positions and could get taken advantage of in the post.
- Turnover prone. Needs to tighten his handle.
- May be relegated to catch-and-shoot situations.
Lowdown:
Jackson can get buckets, that much is for sure. He’s a natural scorer who will be able to shoot over most defenders, and is a good enough passer to keep the ball moving. However, his upside is limited by his lack of athleticism and size, and if he doesn’t tighten up that handle could be limited in his offensive role and slow games down. Jackson is a nice plug-and-play option but, as a junior, it’s unclear how much better he’ll get in the NBA.