Last year, Demetrius Jackson played the sidekick role to eventual first-round pick Jerian Grant. This year, Notre Dame gave him the keys to the offense, which he guided to an Elite Eight appearance in the NCAA tournament.
Jackson's rise from 2013 McDonald's All-American to potential 2016 lottery pick didn't happen overnight. He struggled as a freshman and flashed glimpses as a sophomore before emerging as one of the top guard prospects in the country.
There were things he could have done better this past season, but the room for growth is there, as are the convincing eye-test results.
Jackson has declared for the draft and will hire an agent, per Notre Dame's official website.
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With his usage rating rising to 24.1 percent from 18.5, Jackson's efficiency declined in 2015-16. He still shot 52.5 percent inside the arc, a strong number for a 6'1" ball-handler. His 2.4 turnovers per 40 minutes also highlight good decision-making.
He hit a career-low 33.1 percent from three, though he did shoot at least 40 percent in ea ...
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2016 NBA Draft Prospects: Breaking Down Future of Notre Dame’s Demetrius Jackson
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