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New York Knicks: NBA Draft Prospects Who Shined In Round Of 64

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 17, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) dunks the ball during the first half against the Troy Trojans in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Greenville, SC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Jayson Tatum (0) dunks the ball during the first half against the Troy Trojans in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-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, North Carolina Tar Heels

Position: Small Forward
Age: 21 (3/25/1995)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’8.25″, 193 pounds, 6’10.75″
2016-17 Slash Line: .449/.385/.743
2016-17 Season Averages: 31.3 MPG, 18.1 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 2.7 APG, 2.7 3PM

When Justin Jackson arrived at Chapel Hill, the expectation was that he’d become one of the best scorers in the country. He had a rare combination of size, length, athleticism, and skill, but failed to put it all together during his first two seasons at North Carolina.

The Round of 64 was the latest stage on which Jackson has validated his ascension to star status—a rise that could result in him being a lottery pick.

Jackson and the No. 1 seed North Carolina Tar Heels manhandled the Texas Southern Tigers, 103-64. Jackson was the featured star, as he recorded 21 points, seven rebounds, and three assists in 24 minutes of action.

He did so on efficient shooting marks of 8-of-13 from the field and 5-of-8 from 3-point range in what was a truly unstoppable unstoppable showing.

Jackson is likely to be a first-round draft pick and could be selected in the Top 14. Though the New York Knicks don’t necessarily need a small forward, but if the plan is to move Carmelo Anthony to the 4, Jackson could make sense.

Jackson proved against Texas Southern just how lethal he can be when matched up against inferior opponents. How will he play against elite competition in the NBA?

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