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NBA Draft Prospect Profile: Josh Jackson

The Path
Josh Jackson was regarded as the 2016 top high school recruit in the nation by Rivals.com and Scout.com. A San Diego native, Jackson played ball at the Consortium College Prep School in Detroit before moving to Justin-Siena High School in Napa, California. This past season, Jackson elevated his national status by suiting up for the Kansas Jayhawks and immediately providing impact as the Big 12 Freshman of the Year. At Kansas, Jackson averaged 16.4 points, 7.4 rebounds, three assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game while the squad reached the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament.