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NBA Mock Draft 2017: Updated Order & 1st-Round Predictions as NCAA Tournament Starts

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3. Phoenix Suns Select Josh Jackson, SF, Kansas

Year: Freshman

The Suns, who rank 27th in the NBA in defensive rating, get themselves a playmaker on that end of the court, as Jackson's amalgam of athleticism, length (6'9.8" wingspan) and competitiveness makes him a potential shut-down defensive player.

Offensively, he's especially effective in transition, making him a nice fit with the up-tempo Suns. (Getty)

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