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NBA Mock Draft 2016: Impact of the NCAA Tournament

By Maxwell Ogden

Apr 1, 2016; Houston , TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) during practice day prior to the 2016 NCAA Men
Apr 1, 2016; Houston , TX, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Buddy Hield (24) during practice day prior to the 2016 NCAA Men /
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Mar 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Demetrius Jackson (11) reacts after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half in a semifinal game in the East regional of the NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Notre Dame won 61-56. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 25, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish guard Demetrius Jackson (11) reacts after defeating the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half in a semifinal game in the East regional of the NCAA Tournament at Wells Fargo Center. Notre Dame won 61-56. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

12. Demetrius Jackson, Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Position: Point Guard

Age: 21 (9/7/1994)

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

Slash Line: .451/.331/.813

Season Averages: 36.0 MPG, 15.8 PPG, 4.7 APG, 3.5 RPG, 1.2 SPG, 1.5 3PM

Key Strengths

  • Intangibles. Clutch, persistent, perceptive, patient, and receptive to coaching.
  • Speed and quickness. A blur in transition. Defending him is a lost cause once he turns the corner.
  • Explosive at the rim. Not afraid of contact.
  • Solid court vision. Finds the open man and doesn’t force the issue.
  • Solid shooter. Won’t dominate from beyond the arc, but is steady and consistent.

Key Weaknesses

  • Can he create his own efficient offense from distance?
  • Can get caught ball-watching.
  • Size. Needs wingspan to measure well at combine.
  • Athleticism creates upside, but he may just be another solid NBA player. Not a weakness, per se, but may limit draft value.

Analysis

Demetrius Jackson has the combination of skill and athleticism that often leads to stardom at the next level. Due to his team-first mentality and the selflessness with which he plays, however, the accolades may never pour in—deserving as he may one day be.

Jackson officially declared for the 2016 NBA Draft through a heartfelt post on his Instagram account.

It’s hard to envision Jackson falling out of the Top 20.

Jackson’s most fitting upside comparison is Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley. Both could get bigger numbers if they were aggressive in pursuing them, but they play a two-way game that gives their respective teams a better chance to develop chemistry and win games.

Jackson may not be a star, but he’s as safe a selection as you’ll find in the 2016 NBA Draft.

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