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NBA Mock Draft 2016: Pro Comparisons for Top 30 Prospects

By Maxwell Ogden

Jan 16, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) and guard Grayson Allen (3) celebrate a basket in their game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 16, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Brandon Ingram (14) and guard Grayson Allen (3) celebrate a basket in their game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 9, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Demetrius Jackson (11) dribbles in the first half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at the Purcell Pavilion. Pittsburgh won 86-82. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Demetrius Jackson (11) dribbles in the first half against the Pittsburgh Panthers at the Purcell Pavilion. Pittsburgh won 86-82. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

11. Demetrius Jackson, Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Ultimate Upside Comparison: Damian Lillard

Safe Upside Comparison: Jeff Teague

Position: Point Guard

Age: 21 (9/7/1994)

Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’1″, 194 pounds, 6’4.75″

Slash Line: .473/.340/.774

Season Averages: 35.0 MPG, 16.2 PPG, 5.0 APG, 3.5 RPG, 1.4 SPG, 1.5 3PM

Demetrius Jackson is a classic example of an overlooked player taking advantage of his long-awaited opportunity once a college basketball team’s star player departs. The junior point guard has been tremendous in relief of now New York Knicks rookie Jerian Grant.

While Grant fell to No. 19 overall in the 2015 NBA Draft, Jackson is on pace to be a lottery pick in 2016.

Jackson has an NBA frame and build at 6’1″ and a muscular 194 pounds with a near 6’5″ wingspan. His first step is paralyzingly quick, his second burst when attacking the rim is Russell Westbrook-esque, and his mentality as a scorer is that of a star.

Strictly talking upside, Jackson has a chance to fall somewhere along the lines of a Damian Lillard or Jeff Teague type of player.

Jackson’s combination of quickness and explosiveness is nothing short of NBA-caliber, and that’s a major part of what’s made Lillard and Teague the players they are. He’s also an excellent ball-handler who can attack in isolation, shoot with limitless range, and run the pick-and-roll as a facilitator.

Jackson has a chance to be a special player at the next level. Keep an eye on him as the 2016 NBA Draft nears.

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