Frank Jackson
Page updated as of 4/8/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu. 2017 rankings were finalized on 6/22/2017.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 207
College: Duke
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 5/4/1998
2017 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 33
Projected Draft Range: Late 1st to 2nd Round
2017 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 31 by the Charlotte Hornets (Rights traded to the New Orleans Pelicans)
Pros:
Very good scorer off the dribble
Good shooter from all over the floor
Excels at scoring on the move
Very good free throw shooter
Decent rebounder
Adequate defensive player
Great athlete
May have significant upside
Cons:
Inconsistent shooter
Can be prone to hoisting up questionable shots
Needs to improve his passing ability
Can be out of position defensively
Can pick up quick fouls
Not a true point guard, but is undersized to play the two
Can be too inconsistent in games
Currently undergoing foot surgery
Summary:
Frank Jackson is an athletic, skilled combo guard that can really help his team offensively. So far this season, he is off to a very good start, as he has shown much better shooting and passing skills than he may have anticipated to have.
He is a gifted scorer that can ably defend either backcourt position, and he is a player that has a great deal of upside. With his skill set, Frank Jackson could end up being a very good player in the NBA.
Link:
Yahoo’s Article on Jackson Having Foot Surgery
Games Scouted:
11/29/16 Duke vs. Michigan State
1/10/17 Duke vs. Florida State
2/28/17 Duke vs. Florida State
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