Phoenix Suns draft pick Josh Jackson misses the mark throwing first pitch

While playing his college basketball at Kansas, forward Josh Jackson exhibited the kind of all-around skill that makes NBA front offices drool. He could run, finish and even pass. That last quality is especially impressive for a 6-8 frontcourt player. Unfortunately, it doesn't appear to translate

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  Moore: Phoenix Suns have responsibility to help Josh Jackson grow as player, man

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  Josh Jackson Throws Awful First Pitch at Diamondbacks Game

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Thompson: Swanigan likely to enhance Purdue's NBA Draft history

From the earliest days of the NBA to Caleb Swanigan's selection Thursday night by the Portland Trailblazers, 48 Purdue basketball players have been drafted. Like many endeavors, there are those who thrived in the NBA spotlight and those whose best days were in a Purdue uniform.  Two Boilermaker alumni