The Sixer Sense
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2018 NBA Draft Big Board 6.0

By Christopher Kline

OMAHA, NE - MARCH 25: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Duke Blue Devils is introduced prior to the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional against the Kansas Jayhawks at CenturyLink Center on March 25, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
OMAHA, NE - MARCH 25: Marvin Bagley III #35 of the Duke Blue Devils is introduced prior to the 2018 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Midwest Regional against the Kansas Jayhawks at CenturyLink Center on March 25, 2018 in Omaha, Nebraska. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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Despite limited minutes, Jackson emerged as one of the best rim protectors in college basketball, averaging 3.0 blocks per game. He was also a 39.6 percent shooter from range, giving Tom Izzo a dynamic pick-and-pop threat in the frontcourt.

Those are both skills that NBA teams will covet. His length, strength and instincts should make Jackson one of the better defensive bigs in a class littered with high-end frontcourt talent. His shooting is also a valuable weapon in the modern NBA.

He’s a polished scorer on the block as well, showcasing a nice set of moves around the rim. I was high on Jackson coming into the season, so I’ve been nothing short of vindicated when it comes to the preseason hype I tried to generate.