The Hawks played host to former Michigan State forward Jaren Jackson Jr. on Wednesday for a pre-draft workout. Jackson probably will be available when the Hawks are on the clock with the No. 3 pick, assuming they keep it and don’t trade down.

Jaren Jackson Jr. of Michigan state is expected to be selected early in the NBA draft on June 21. He talked to media after his workout with the Hawks, who own the No. 3 overall pick.

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