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2017 NBA Draft: 5 best fits for Kansas’ Josh Jackson

By Taylor Sturm

Mar 19, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self greets guard Josh Jackson (11) at the end of the game against the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Kansas defeated Michigan State 90-70. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self greets guard Josh Jackson (11) at the end of the game against the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Kansas defeated Michigan State 90-70. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 19, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self greets guard Josh Jackson (11) at the end of the game against the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Kansas defeated Michigan State 90-70. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 19, 2017; Tulsa, OK, USA; Kansas Jayhawks head coach Bill Self greets guard Josh Jackson (11) at the end of the game against the Michigan State Spartans in the second round of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at BOK Center. Kansas defeated Michigan State 90-70. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

Josh Jackson hired an agent and will officially enter the 2017 NBA Draft, making him a likely top five selection. But which NBA teams would be the best fit for him?

The Kansas Jayhawks will lose a superstar, as Josh Jackson hired an agent and will head off to the NBA. In his time in Lawrence, Jackson averaged 16.3 points per game, 7.4 rebounds per game, 3.0 assists per game, 1.7 steals per game, and 1.1 blocks per game.

While Kansas should be alright without Jackson, NBA teams will be scrambling to try and get a piece of this talented player.

Jackson has been described as a versatile player who plays extremely well on both sides of the ball. Anyone who watched any of Kansas’ games this season will agree — and I expect most people to have watched at least one Jayhawks’ game this season.

While there are many players with star potential set to be picked in the top five of the 2017 NBA Draft, Jackson might be the one player who is a “sure thing.” His skill set translates well to the next level, and I expect him to make an immediate impact for whichever NBA team decides to draft him.

Remember, some of the teams on this list are never going to get an opportunity to draft Jackson, but this is a list of the teams that would most benefit from his skill set.

Here are five teams that would be the best fit for Kansas’ Josh Jackson.

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