Isaiah Jackson
When looking ahead to the draft, Kai Jones is the best big man on the board. It is unlikely that he falls to the Charlotte Hornets as he is expected to be a top eight or nine pick. The Hornets have some other options that could be on the board and Isaiah Jackson of Kentucky is an intriguing one to keep an eye on.
Isaiah Jackson is a 6-foot-10 freak athlete. He averaged 8.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game for the Wildcats this season. He has a high ceiling and can turn into an impact big man quickly.
The problem here is that Isaiah Jackson could be a project. It depends on if the Hornets are looking for a more proven commodity. Jackson has a 7-foot-5 wingspan and can run the floor well. He is a talented defender and can make plays flying through the air.
The rest of his offensive game is a work in progress. Regardless, this is an option for Charlotte. Isaiah Jackson would add more speed and athleticism with LaMelo Ball on the perimeter. The duo would be extremely fun to watch.
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Isaiah Jackson is going to enter the league as a center ready to defend and make plays. Hecan handle the ball well for his size and will develop on the offensive end as time goes on. When the Hornets are on the clock, it is likely that they look for help in the frontcourt and that is what Jackson would bring.
