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Indiana Basketball: Top NBA prospects on the Indiana roster

By Zacarias Olvera

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: (L-R) NBA Draft prospects Kevin Porter Jr., Nicolas Claxton, Sekou Doumbouya, Goga Bitazde, Keldon Johnson, Nassir Little, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Rui Hachimuri, Jarrett Culver, Cam Reddish, Coby White, Zion Williamson, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Ja Morant, De'Andre Hunter, Darius Garland, Brandon Clarke, Romeo Langford, Jaxson Hayes, Tyler Herro, Bol Bol, PJ Washington, Matisse Thybulle and Mfiondu Kabengele stand on stage with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver before the start of the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: (L-R) NBA Draft prospects Kevin Porter Jr., Nicolas Claxton, Sekou Doumbouya, Goga Bitazde, Keldon Johnson, Nassir Little, Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Rui Hachimuri, Jarrett Culver, Cam Reddish, Coby White, Zion Williamson, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, Ja Morant, De'Andre Hunter, Darius Garland, Brandon Clarke, Romeo Langford, Jaxson Hayes, Tyler Herro, Bol Bol, PJ Washington, Matisse Thybulle and Mfiondu Kabengele stand on stage with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver before the start of the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /
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MARIETTA, GA – MARCH 25: (L-R) Wendell Moore Jr., Isaiah Stewart, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Matthew Hurt pose during the 2019 Powerade Jam Fest on March 25, 2019 in Marietta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images for Powerade)
MARIETTA, GA – MARCH 25: (L-R) Wendell Moore Jr., Isaiah Stewart, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Matthew Hurt pose during the 2019 Powerade Jam Fest on March 25, 2019 in Marietta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images for Powerade) /

Trayce Jackson-Davis

The second straight Indiana Mr. Basketball that Archie Miller has been able to bring into the Indiana Basketball has massive pro potential to go along with his NBA pedigree. His father, Dale Davis, was an NBA big man himself, most notably for his tenure with the Indiana Pacers.

Jackson-Davis comes to Indiana as a 6-foot-9 forward listed at 230 pounds, which is great size for his age. However, he would be undersized as a center in the NBA and would likely need to sharpen his overall skill set to become a power forward at the next level, expanding his perimeter game for any hopes of NBA success.

With great hands and rebounding ability, Jackson-Davis spends most of his time on the block and around the paint at this point in his career. The lefty has improved on his handle over the last year, but still has a long way to go to be a consistent threat as a ball handler.

His ability to run the floor and get out in transition is another part of his game that he uses to his advantage.

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By showing potential in his perimeter game and abilities, NBA scouts would praise his upside and some NBA executives would more than likely be willing to take the chance on the young front court player.

While his physical profile may be one of his best assets, his ability to finish around the rim and run the floor for his size also are impressive for the young big man. Despite finishing near the basket with his off-hand needing some work, his motor and strong hand finishing ability are advanced for this stage and are a solid building block for his game.

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