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2017 NBA Draft: 5 potential second round steals

By Max Holm

Mar 10, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Frank Jackson (15) drives around North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) during the first half during the ACC Conference Tournament at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 10, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Frank Jackson (15) drives around North Carolina Tar Heels guard Joel Berry II (2) during the first half during the ACC Conference Tournament at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 25, 2017; Coral Gables, FL, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Frank Jackson (15) is pressured by Miami Hurricanes guard Bruce Brown (11) during the first half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 25, 2017; Coral Gables, FL, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Frank Jackson (15) is pressured by Miami Hurricanes guard Bruce Brown (11) during the first half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Frank Jackson, PG, Duke

Every draft seems to have a collection of players who surprise people with their decision to either stay in or go back to school. Where many expected Miles Bridges to stay in the draft, he went back to school. One player who stayed in the draft, that many thought might return to school, was Frank Jackson.

A combo guard at Duke, Jackson had a very strong freshman season. He earned regular playing time, even a plethora of starts. Jackson is still a work in progress on the defensive end, but provides upside as a combo guard who can score at all three levels. You won’t find many teenagers that can do this:

Per Hoop-Math, Jackson shot nearly 40 percent from three, over 75 percent from the line, and 63 percent at the rim. To start his NBA career, Jackson can be a creative finisher and scorer. He can grow into a secondary ball handling role and be a very productive player.

As a decent athlete, showing by his dominance during the NBA Draft Combine drills, there’s hope he can be a meaningful defender with proper coaching.

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