10. Jaren Jackson Jr., PF/C, Michigan State
Michigan State freshman, Jaren Jackson Jr., struggled in his first preseason game. That was somewhat expected though as he was facing up against Georgia and their senior center, Yante Maten. Jackson was only able to put up four points and five rebounds in 16 minutes — Jackson went a disappointing 0-2 on field-goal attempts.
The young Spartan, however, has all the tools to be a dominant force in college basketball this season. The 6-foot-10 big man possesses an absurd 7-foot-4 wingspan, making it near impossible to shoot over him. Additionally, this length helps him on the offensive end, more specifically, when grabbing offensive rebounds and catching lobs.
One issue Jackson struggles with foul trouble — it’s the reason he got little playing time in his preseason debut. Moreover, Jackson’s offensive game is limited, when outside the paint Jackson can’t do all too much. Jackson’s ceiling is what will get him drafted this high in my opinion, however, he is still one of the better big man prospects in this draft.