2017 NBA Draft: Predictions For The Top Prospects In The NCAA Tournament

By Onie Dator | Mar 15, 2017

Feb 22, 2017; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks forward Mitch Lightfoot (44), guard Frank Mason III (0) and guard Josh Jackson (11) celebrate with the Big 12 championship hats and shirts after defeating the TCU Horned Frogs 87-68 at Allen Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

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Feb 11, 2017; Lubbock, TX, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) dribbles the ball around Texas Tech Red Raiders forward Zach Smith (11) in the first half at United Supermarkets Arena. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /

Best NBA Prospect in the Tournament : Josh Jackson (SF, Kansas)

A two-way, versatile forward who, according to NBADraft.net, is a combination of Kawhi Leonard and Jimmy Butler. Is he the reason Danny Ainge kept the Brooklyn pick? Probably.

He will be carrying a No. 1 seeded Kansas team and will get all the exposure he needs to propel him to the top of the NBA Draft. It would be very difficult to miss out on a guy who can potentially play all five positions in the next level. Furthermore, Jackson just turned 20 last month.

Jackson has a high basketball IQ and the ability to distribute the rock. His athleticism will be in full display throughout the tournament, most likely until the championship round. Jackson has been criticized for being a poor three-point shooter; good thing this is something he can continue to develop in the pros without missing a beat.