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No. 9 F Justin Jackson (North Carolina)
School: North Carolina
Position: Forward
Size: 6'8"/210 pounds
Class: Junior
Why Watch: Yes, a junior made the list. At (gasp) 21 years old, he is "over the hill" in some draft circles but continues to be the go-to guy on one of the best teams in the country. Jackson may slip to a playoff team in the draft but odds are he will not disappoint. While he is not a lights out shooter, Jackson's three-point shooting has drastically improved. He shot 37.7 percent from behind the arc this season up from just 29 percent the previous season. While he does not have the same upside as the top players in the draft, his floor is much higher than some of the younger players ranked ahead of him. Jackson likely fits in as a solid rotation player at the next level. Jackson had 20 or more points in 16 games this season but will need to get stronger as he makes the jump to the NBA. (Getty)
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NBA Draft 2017: Top 10 Best College Basketball Players for March Madness