With shooting coveted more than ever in today's NBA, having a convincing jumper could really pay off come draft time.
And teams should have plenty of shooters to choose from this upcoming June. There will be a handful of eligible guards and wings who've put up consistent, high-volume three-point numbers.
Of course, we've seen plenty of elite college shooters over the years fail to stick in the NBA. The following prospects offer the accuracy, as well as the physical tools to play and defend their positions at the pro level.
We ranked the top shooters based on current and career production and efficiency. Three-point percentage and three-point makes were weighted the most, followed by two-point jumpers and free-throw percentage. The players with greater NBA potential were given the benefit of the doubt during close calls.
8. Demetrius Jackson, Notre Dame, PG, Junior
Three-point percentage: 39 percent
Three-point makes per 40 minutes: 1.7
True shooting percentage: 60.6 percent
Jackson has been extremely consisten ...
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