Isaiah Jackson

Updated on 7/31/21.  Written by Alan Lu.
2021 rankings were finalized on 7/29/21.

Height: 6-10
Weight: 205
College: Kentucky
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 1/10/2002

2021 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 16
Projected Draft Range: Mid 1st Round
2021 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 22 by the Los Angeles Lakers
(Rights traded to the Indiana Pacers)

Pros:
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Very good rebounder
Solid defender
Gifted shot blocker
Very good athlete
Solid motor

Cons:
Struggles to score in traffic
Needs to improve his shooting
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Can be too passive on offense
May be fairly raw offensively
Can be undisciplined defensively
Needs to add strength

Summary:

Isaiah Jackson is a very athletic, energetic big man that may project to be a defensive specialist in the NBA.  He is a gifted shot blocker that can make plays defensively to help his team protect the paint, but he will need to expand his skill set on the offensive end.  Right now, he currently projects to be a first round prospect for the 2021 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile

Games Scouted:
3/10/19 SPIRE Academy vs. Bella Vista
11/29/30 Kentucky vs. Richmond
12/26/20 Kentucky vs. Louisville

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