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Slideshow: NBA Draft: Five Potential Sacramento Kings in the Sweet 16

By Kyle Robert

Dec 3, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) dribbles the ball against UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) in the second half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 3, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) dribbles the ball against UCLA Bruins guard Lonzo Ball (2) in the second half at Rupp Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 17, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson (44) shoots the ball against Texas Southern Tigers guard Zach Lofton (2) during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson (44) shoots the ball against Texas Southern Tigers guard Zach Lofton (2) during the second half in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Justin Jackson | SF | North Carolina Tarheels

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Justin Jackson has been really good for the Tar Heels throughout the first weekend of the NCAA Tournament. He had 21 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists in their opening game against Texas Southern. He backed it up with 15 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists as UNC escaped with a victory against Arkansas.

For the season, Jackson shot 75% from the free throw line and nearly 40% from three on seven attempts per game. He fits the mold of a three that tend to excel in the NBA. He averaged 18.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists on the season.

Jackson is an interesting prospect that should fall somewhere in the mid to late lottery. He is already 22 which helps him slide a bit, but fits perfectly in the Kings timetable with their current core. At 6’8” he provides ideal size for a wing and would fit nicely at small forward. Jackson has the ability to fill a variety of roles including three point shooter and facilitator.

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