In advance of the 2020 NBA Draft, Peachtree Hoops is evaluating prospects with a look at what the Atlanta Hawks might be considering from now until the selection process occurs. Dozens of prospects will be profiled in this space and, today, we take a glance at Boise State’s Justinian Jessup.
It isn’t “normal” to see an NBA prospect, after spending four years in college, signing a contract with a professional franchise before the draft even arrives. In the case of Boise State standout Justinian Jessup, however, that is the reality, with the 22-year-old sharpshooter inking a deal with the NBL’s Illawarra Hawks in Australia for the 2020-21 season as part of their ‘Next Stars’ program.