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Sports Stars of Tomorrow 2023 NBA Draft Special: Part 3

June 18, 2023
Dereck Lively, GG Jackson, and other young big men project as 2023 NBA Draft picks.

Dereck Lively stands 7 feet tall with ball-handling skills unusual for his size. The Duke freshman didn't showcase his offense consistently, but his rebounding and shot-blocking ability have NBA scouts projecting first-round value.

GG Jackson reclassified from 2023 to 2022, giving up his final high school year to play at South Carolina. The former top-ranked recruit enters the draft with raw potential and exceptional length that teams covet at the professional level.