Final four- Tar Heels prospects: Johnson , Jackson, Paige

[Tr1boy]

What do you guys think of these 3 guys?

Johnson is playing really well.  Like a Brandan Wright .  long and bouncy athlete. Needs a better jump shot though to take his game to the next level

[The One]

I really like Brice, he's playing really nice.

Let's take him in round two, there's worse things that you could do.

[chilidawg]

I think Jackson has the most upside, but he needs to develop his jump shot as well.  Has all the athleticism and energy you want in a wing.  Johnson just seems like he's going to be an undersized interior player unless his jump shot (which is good to 10') increases substantially in range.  I think odds of Jackson developing a 3 are better.

Paige, I just don't see it.  Would need to be a lights out shooter in the NBA, and he's not that as a senior.

[Tr1boy]

I think Jackson has the most upside, but he needs to develop his jump shot as well.  Has all the athleticism and energy you want in a wing.  Johnson just seems like he's going to be an undersized interior player unless his jump shot (which is good to 10') increases substantially in range.  I think odds of Jackson developing a 3 are better.

Paige, I just don't see it.  Would need to be a lights out shooter in the NBA, and he's not that as a senior.

It starts with adding strength for Justin. Kid is multi skilled. And has similar size/length like Durant.  Long. Just not as explosive.   As athletic and quick as tayshuan prince. 

And I agree needs to be more consistent with his jump shot. Rebounding, able to finish through contact. These things will become easier with added strength

Already has a nice floater in his arsenal. Handles the ball well , top passing skills and willing defender.

[fairweatherfan]

Johnson desperately needs a 3, though he's shown a pretty good midrange game this year.  He won't be able to out-athlete NBA players like he can in D1.  The stretchier a 4 he can become the better his prospects.

Jackson probably has the highest potential but hasn't really shown much assertiveness on the court outside of a few stretches.  That may be a system thing, though.

Paige seems mentally like the kind of player you want, but the physical specs just aren't there and the shooting's not really consistent enough to make up for it.  I think he'll stick in the league, but as a career backup or 3rd string PG.

[nickagneta]

I don't see any of the three becoming much in the NBA. All are very good college players with some skill in certain areas, but just don't see that their games translate into pro success. I love  Johnson in a Jordan Mickey type way but we already have Jordan Mickey.

[CFAN38]

Paige: maybe sticks as a bottom of the bench shooting point UNDRAFTED


Jackson: should stay in school doesn't do enough on the court. Needs to rebound more and shoot the ball better  EARLY 2ND


Johnson: I really like him, should be able to fill the Faried/T Thompson type roles. Just rebound and finish at the rim. His ability to rebound and move laterally may allow him to play small ball switch everything 5 as a back up in the NBA MID-LATE FIRST

[Tr1boy]

These guys play "together" 

Jackson was amazing tonight.  Good leadership.  This guy always brings it during this time of the season

He reminds me of Tayshuan Prince. Body, overall skills, maturity.      Hopefully can really nail down his ability to consistently make the 3. And put on some weight

I wouldn't mind taking him with one of our 2nd round picks if he is still there

Could be a good fit under CBS

[Tr1boy]

From what I seen tonight and Tar Heels ability to beat the zone, I think they will beat Villanova for the championship.

Hart and Jenkings would need to go off for Villanova to have any hope

[Tr1boy]

Highlight clip from tonights game not available yet.   

But check out a clip from a game last month. 
 
Highlights Justin Jackson Scores 20 Huge Points vs. Boston College

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poKdaym9YTo