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Philadelphia 76ers 2017 NBA Draft: Position Rankings

By Owen Nelson

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Mar 17, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Kansas Jayhawks guard Josh Jackson (11) reacts during the first half against the UC Davis Aggies in the first round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Small Forward

Biggest Riser: Justin Jackson, North Carolina

Biggest Faller: OG Anunoby, Indiana

Most NBA-Ready: Josh Jackson, Kansas

Best Scorer: Jayson Tatum, Duke

Top Shooter: Justin Jackson

Best Defender: Josh Jackson

Most Athletic: Josh Jackson

Biggest Question Mark: OG Anunoby (ACL injury)

Best Potential: Josh Jackson

Biggest Sleeper: OG Anunoby

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    • Small Forward Ranking

    1. Josh Jackson, Kansas
    2. Jayson Tatum, Duke
    3. Jonathan Isaac, Florida State
    4. Justin Jackson, North Carolina
    5. OG Anunoby, Indiana
    6. Rodions Kurucs, Latvia
    7. Semi Ojeleye, SMU
    8. Wesley Iwundu, Kansas State
    9. Dillon Brooks, Oregon
    10. Jaron Blossomgame, Clemson
    11. Devin Robinson, Florida
    12. V.J. Beachem, Notre Dame
    13. Arnoldas Kulboka, Lithuania
    14. Aleksandar Vezenkov, Bulgaria
    15. Malcolm Hill, Illinois

    Small Forward Analysis

    Similarly to the point guard class, the small forward class is stacked at the top. On one hand, Josh Jackson, Jayson Tatum and Jonatahn Isaac all have potential to be top players at their position. In fact, Jackson could quite easily become a poor mans Kawhi Leonard, Tatum could become a poor man’s Paul Pierce and Isaac could become a poor mans Kevin Durant. On the other hand, These are lofty comparisons but these players are just that talented.

    As we go down the list there are many upperclassmen who can do it all. Semi Ojeleye and Wesley Iwundu both showed why they deserve a place in the NBA, the pair improved drastically this season.

    Justin Jackson finally fulfilled the potential that was expected of him. He went form being an overrated second round prospect to an underrated lottery prospect. It’s been great seeing Jackson progress this season and I feel the sky is the limit for him if he toughens up.