2018 NBA Draft: 5 best prospects at power forward

COLLEGE PARK, MD - DECEMBER 27: Justin Jackson #21 of the Maryland Terrapins handles the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Xfinity Center on December 27, 2016 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images)
COLLEGE PARK, MD - DECEMBER 27: Justin Jackson #21 of the Maryland Terrapins handles the ball against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Xfinity Center on December 27, 2016 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Maryland Terrapins/Getty Images) /
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4. Justin Jackson – Maryland

If Knox’s multi-positional potential excites you, then you’ll love Justin Jackson. The Ontario, Canada native stands at 6’7″ but boasts a wild 7’3″ wingspan. As a small-ball power forward, there’s even potential for Jackson to eventually guard some 5s in the NBA once he’s stronger.

Another encouraging sign about Jackson is he shot 43.8 percent on 105 3-point attempts. How well he shoots this year will likely tell us how legit those numbers are, but he did shoot almost 70 percent from the line. That shot likely unlocks Jackson’s offensive value. Defensively, there are less worries since he impacts almost every facet of the game.

Jackson will pick up plenty of steals and blocks, but it’s his versatility that makes him a perfect power forward in the modern NBA. Jackson has the potential to guard 1-5, not just 1-4. If he adds anything offensively or at least can keep up his 3-point shooting, this guy is going to be a stud in the NBA.