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By Michael Dugger

Mar 11, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) reacts after making a basket during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the SEC Conference Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Kentucky won 79-74. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 11, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) reacts after making a basket during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the SEC Conference Tournament at Bridgestone Arena. Kentucky won 79-74. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) reacts during the second half in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) reacts during the second half in the semifinals of the midwest Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Sprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

4) Phoenix Suns- Josh Jackson, Forward, Kansas, Freshman

Stats per game 2016-17: 30.8 MIN/16.3 PTS/55.2 eFG%/37.8 3PT%/7.4 REB/3.0 AST/1.7 STL/1.1 BLK

Measurements from 2016 Hoop Summit: 6’7 ¾ height with shoes/6’9 ¾ wingspan/8’3” standing reach

The Suns would love for Lonzo to fall to four and may consider trading up to get him, but landing Josh Jackson would be a great scenario. Jackson would give Phoenix an ultra-competitor that is a jump-shot away from being the best player in this draft. He flies all over the court and would give this team another young piece to build around.

Jackson won’t be asked to carry the offensive load with Eric Bledsoe, Devin Booker, and TJ Warren currently on the roster. His versatility to guard four positions would give Phoenix flexibility with lineups. A Booker, Jackson, Warren, Dragan Bender, Marquese Chriss, and Tyler Ulis core will not win right away, but is a solid collection of talent.

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