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2018 NBA draft: MSU's Jaren Jackson Jr. picked by Memphis Grizzlies

Michigan State's Jaren Jackson Jr. has been selected No. 4 overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in Thursday's 2018 NBA draft.

In his single season with the Spartans, Jackson started 34 of 35 games and averaged 10.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game. He quickly became one of MSU's most consistent players and shot up the draft boards following the season.

Jackson was named Big Ten Freshman and Defensive Player of the Year for the 2017-18 season, setting the MSU record for blocks in a single season with 106. He was also selected to the All-Big Ten third team.