The small forward group projected to declare for the 2016 NBA draft is powered by three exceptional freshmen. It's not crazy to think that each of them will wind up being selected in June's top five.
One just may be the No. 1 overall favorite heading into the season.
And there are dozens of NBA teams that could be looking to make upgrades on the wing. The Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, Portland Trail Blazers and New Orleans Pelicans are a chief among those who may target a need with one of the following small forwards.
5. Justin Jackson, North Carolina, Sophomore
Sometimes, it takes a while to settle in and find a rhythm. Jackson was having an underwhelming freshman year until the final month of the season.
He shot 52.1 percent over last 12 games after hitting 45.2 percent of his attempts over his first 26. A terrific March naturally seemed like a sign of what's to come in 2015-16. Jackson now looks poised to emerge as a breakout first-round candidate.
He has textbook size for the position, though he isn' ...
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