The Grizzlies selected Michigan State power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.
Jackson, a former McDonald's All-American, is a 6-11 power forward with 3-point range. He averaged 10.9 points and 5.8 rebounds per game last season with Michigan State.
Though still raw, Jackson has the size and ability to develop into an elite NBA player at both ends of the court.
Jackson was initially hesitant to work out with the Grizzlies sighting concerns over the direction of the franchise, but according to ESPN, Jackson bought into Memphis.
Sources: Jaren Jackson Jr., has grown comfortable with the prospect of Memphis drafting him with fourth pick, and provided Grizz officials the requisite personal information they requested. Coach JB Bickerstaff played a big role in selling a vision for Jackson's future there.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 21, 2018
With the ability to guard all five positions, Jackson should quickly become a starter.
