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NBA Draft 2017: Final Mock Draft: Who goes where?

By Michael Dugger

Nov 13, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) dribbles the ball against the Canisius Golden Griffins in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Canisius 93-69. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Lexington, KY, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De'Aaron Fox (0) dribbles the ball against the Canisius Golden Griffins in the second half at Rupp Arena. Kentucky defeated Canisius 93-69. Mandatory Credit: Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 4, 2017; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson (44) shoots as Duke Blue Devils guard Matt Jones (13) and forward Harry Giles (1) defend in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Chapel Hill, NC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson (44) shoots as Duke Blue Devils guard Matt Jones (13) and forward Harry Giles (1) defend in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

14) Miami Heat- Justin Jackson, Forward, North Carolina, Junior

Stats per game 2016-17: 32.2 MIN/18.3 PTS/53.1 eFG%/36.8 3PT%/4.7 REB/2.8 AST/0.2 BLK/0.8 STL

Measurements from 2017 NBA Draft Combine: 6’8 ¼” height with shoes/201 lbs. /6’11” wingspan/8’8 ½ standing reach

A Royal Pain Prospect Profile: Justin Jackson

The Heat and Pat Riley have a history of taking established college players in the draft, and Jackson would continue this trend for Miami. He’s not the most attractive prospect in this class, but the 2016-17 ACC Player of the Year knows is the perfect role player to add to the Heat. Jackson improved his game each season in college and developed a quick-release jumper that should translate to the next level. His three-point range continues to extend to complement a midrange game that utilizes floaters with both hands. Jackson has the size and quickness to become a viable, multi-positional defender. I’m higher on Jackson than most people and Miami’s strength staff is the best place to fill out his slender frame.

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