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2017 NBA Mock Draft 3.0: Pre-Draft

By Owen Nelson

Jan 25, 2017; Tempe, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) dribbles the ball against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half at Wells-Fargo Arena. The Sun Devils won 86-75. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2017; Tempe, AZ, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) dribbles the ball against the Arizona State Sun Devils during the second half at Wells-Fargo Arena. The Sun Devils won 86-75. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson cuts down the net after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 3, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Justin Jackson cuts down the net after defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the championship game of the 2017 NCAA Men’s Final Four at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

64. . SF. North Carolina. Justin Jackson. 12. player

Justin Jackson started the year as a fringe second round talent, he ended the year as a legit lottery talent. Everything finally came together for him, it took three season but better late than never. He  also showed his leadership ability as he led the North Carolina Tar Heels to a hard fought, nail-bitting National Championship win over the Gonzaga Bulldogs.

The ACC Player of the Year shot 37 percent from three this year, this should help out the Pistons tremendously. If Kentavious Caldwell-Pope leaves town this offseason then Jackson will be given a big role to play next season. Additionally, if Andre Drummond is traded, the Pistons may look to acquire a center with this pick.

The Pistons are in a tough situation, there are too good to get a franchise player in the draft, but they are too bad to make any noise in the playoffs. The Philadelphia 76ers were in this situation prior to the Sam Hinkie era, I think the Pistons should blow it up, start from scratch and have a process of their own to trust.

Previous Mock Draft Ranking: 13