Ian Jackson Player Profile:
From: North Carolina
Age: 19
Position: SG/SF/PG
Height: 6’5”
Weight: 189 lbs
Strengths:
Offense:
- Best athlete in class
- Functional athleticism
- Above-the-rim scoring
- Natural strength
- Can finish through contact
- Dominant inside scorer
- Good burst
- Showing promise as a three point scorer
- Good face-up scorer
- Catch and shoot weapon
- Moves well off the ball
- Elite transition scorer
- Can break down his man off the dribble
- Deep offensive bag
- Can handle as a lead guard
- Can create his own shot like few others
- Showing flashes of playmaking
- Solid pick-and-roll ball handler
- Natural leader
- Offensive versatility
- Confident ball handler
Defense:
- Off-ball defense
- Ultimate competitor
- Can guard opponents best player
- Lateral movement
- Foot speed
- Does well to stay in front
Weaknesses:
Offense:
- Offensive consistency
- Could work on a more consistent jumpshot
- Court vision
- Passing IQ
Defense:
- Defensive consistency
- Timing
Player Projections:
Floor: Malik Monk / Elite Role Player
Ceiling: Vince Carter / Hall of Fame
Realistic: Tracy McGrady / All-NBA
Analysis:
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