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NCAA Basketball: Predicting NBA 2K19 ratings for incoming top-10 rookies

By Lukas Harkins

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver poses with (L-R) Donte DiVincenzo, Jerome Robinson, Mikal Bridges, Kevin Knox, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Wendell Carter Jr., Collin Sexton, Marvin Bagley III, Trae Young, Deandre Ayton, Luka Doncic, Miles Bridges, Michael Porter Jr., Lonnie Walker IV, Jaren Jackson, Aaron Holiday, Chandler Hutchison and Zhaire Smith pose for a photo before the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 21: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver poses with (L-R) Donte DiVincenzo, Jerome Robinson, Mikal Bridges, Kevin Knox, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Wendell Carter Jr., Collin Sexton, Marvin Bagley III, Trae Young, Deandre Ayton, Luka Doncic, Miles Bridges, Michael Porter Jr., Lonnie Walker IV, Jaren Jackson, Aaron Holiday, Chandler Hutchison and Zhaire Smith pose for a photo before the 2018 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 21, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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EAST LANSING, MI – FEBRUARY 20: Jaren Jackson Jr. #2 of the Michigan State Spartans during a game. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI – FEBRUARY 20: Jaren Jackson Jr. #2 of the Michigan State Spartans during a game. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

PF/C Jaren Jackson Jr., Memphis Grizzlies

Although Jaren Jackson Jr. was not the star player for the Michigan State Spartans this past season, he was the first to be drafted. An incredibly big man with a modern game, Jackson has been pegged by many as potentially the best player in this draft class. During his freshman campaign under Tom Izzo last season, Jackson averaged 10.9 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.0 blocks in only 21.8 minutes per game. 

Following the draft, Jackson showcased his skills at both the Utah and Las Vegas editions of the Summer League. While there and playing more extended minutes than in college, he was easily one of the most dominant players. A 3-point threat and shot-blocking phenom, Jackson projects as a potentially incredible prospect to play with in 2K. With Marc Gasol alongside him and a backcourt of fearsome defenders Mike Conley and Jevon Carter, the Grizzlies could be an under-the-radar team to squad up with in 2K.

Jackson brings two incredibly valuable skills (shooting and defense) to the table for a video game big man and he will also run the floor extremely well. Although his rating may be lowered due to his draft position and relatively raw game overall, he should be very dangerous in video game form.

Predicted overall rating: 76 overall.

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