Its well known in practice, like, if you want to give a dribble handoff, you dont go to his side, Jaquez said. 27. Jaylen Clark UCLA. Orlando Magic: Jarace Walker (Houston, PF, Freshman). 45. 35. As a sophomore, the Estonian native was utilized primarily as a spot-up shooter as over 80% of his shots came from behind the three-point line. Despite playing primarily on the ball, Williams scored 1.41 points per catch and shoot jump shot in the half court [97th percentile] showing terrific natural touch from beyond the arc as a spot up shooter. I'd be happy to draft him anywhere outside the lottery and feel good about it. He connected on just 33% of those looks last season though, and wasnt necessarily on the draft radar because of it. While scouts remain hesitant to buy Murray's volume scoring fully translating to the NBA, they do see the off-ball offense (shooting, cutting, transition finishing) carrying over. This season, hes playing with the ball in his hands more and getting to show his total game. Jeremy Woo Dec. Status Signed UCLA 02/05/2020. Jaylen Clark should be playing himself onto Draft boards, more so with versatility and consistent impact plays than his 14.1 points per game. He creates separation for himself with counters, timing and bounce. Toronto Raptors: Keyonte George (Baylor, SG, Freshman). Indiana Pacers (via Celtics): Terquavion Smith (North Carolina State, PG/SG, Sophomore). Some scouts sound convinced that injuries have affected Whitehead's play. Showing a sense of urgency and using his length while contesting shots, Williams was solid on the defensive end at the collegiate level but was more active on the glass and in the passing lanes some nights than others. Hes shooting 70.8% at the rim and 19-of-37 on one-handers around the key. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, There may be no defense for the way Jaylen Clark can confound UCLAs opponents, Jaylen Clark could be just what UCLAs sagging defense needs, Twenty-five years ago, Little Hoop and Tyus Edney launched UCLAs run to its last NCAA title, UCLAs senior trio has persevered in restoring Bruins to national prominence, An exclusive look at details of Chip Kellys two-year contract extension from UCLA, Oh, hes on another level right now. How Jaime Jaquez Jr. took over in UCLAs win, A No. Whether we're talking 2023 or 2024 remains to be seen, but he's generating NBA buzz with his versatility and efficiency, particularly after scoring a season-high 28 points in a win over Wisconsin on Sunday. Hes the nationsonly player with at least 25 3-pointers, 15 dunks and a block rate over 5%. While his ability to impact the game without the ball in his hands has drawn praise from head coach Mick Cronin, Clark has also made notable strides on the offensive end of the floor. 3. Los Angeles Clippers: Coleman Hawkins (Illinois, PF, Junior). Memphis Grizzlies: Malcolm Cazalon (Mega MIS, SG, 2001). Thompson's shot also hasn't looked totally broken lately, while his 6'7" size, foot/hand speed and leaping give him wild defensive potential as well. Scouts will buy his makes and firepower, which highlight translatable self-creation and shot-making versatility/range for takeover scoring. A lack of perceived scoring upside could ultimately allow the freshman to be on the board for teams in the 20s. He's just crossing off reasons to doubt him. The game has seemingly slowed down for him enough to make necessary adjustments/counters in traffic. But, that was cancelled after some concerning news dropped. 1 of 5. . Look for his minutes at UCLA to increase and NBA scouts to start to take notice. Though clearly most comfortable/dangerous releasing off the catch, hes flashed enough promise with his pull-up (36%), separating by rising with abrupt decisiveness and height over the contest. Thinking long term, it should be worth betting on Walshs shooting development and what it could do for a 6-foot-7 high-energy defender who can score by attacking closeouts and making pull-ups or runners in the mid-range. Overlooked because of:Syracuses record, shooting numbers, physical tools, Undervalued because of:creativity, versatility, shot-making, energy. Two new underclassmen have jumped into our first-round projections, including one who's making his debut on the 2023 board. 24) powered a Santa Clara team that finished 21-12 and reached the NIT in 2021-22. Carter was not scheduled to work out at the NFL Scouting Combine, but was scheduled to speak with teams and undergo his physical at the event. Taylor Hendricks is starting to generate NBA attention by checking a valued mix of boxes with his shot-making, defense and tools/athleticism. If he can sustain what weve seen so far for the rest of the season, he could end up being a surprise one-and-done candidate. Tubelis is producing his way into the draft discussion, averaging 20.1 points and 8.7 boards off a combination of rim-running effort, good hands, touch in the paint and the occasional open jump . If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Knicks): Jaylen Clark (UCLA, SG/SF, Senior) Oklahoma City Thunder: Cam Whitmore (Villanova, SF, Freshman). His perimeter rebounding was again on display, to the tune of 6 boards in just 22 minutes, while there were also a couple of impressive passes, an area of his game that Mick Cronin has recognized in some of his comments this season. The shot-blocking and finishing alone could be worth a first-round pick to the right team with scoring and a need for more easy baskets and interior defense. He fights over screens, doesnt give up on plays, and uses his body effectively to defend multiple positions. He's been too streaky to trust the shooting, and his decision-making remains shaky, but his special athletic ability, defensive court coverage and creation flashes deserve to buy him time when it comes to his shot-making development. New prospects are starting to emerge in Jonathan Wasserman's latest two-round Mock Draft, but there's no surprise at the top spot. In fact, he finished with 4 steals and 12 deflections. Sometimes bringing the ball up the floor and sometimes getting it on the second side, Williams played a significant role for Santa Clara leading the team in points and assists. Brooklyn Nets: Drew Peterson (USC, SG/SF, Senior). The Athens-Clarke County Police Department secured an arrest warrant for Carter on Wednesday on misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing. Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter was scheduled to speak with the media on Wednesday morning at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., the site of the NFL Scouting Combine. Memphis Grizzles (via Timberwolves): Jaylen Clark (UCLA, SF, Junior) Clark is starting to build an NBA role-player case around versatility, defense and palpable impact (leads NCAA in box plus . 23. At seasons end, it goes home with whomever leads the team in being the biggest pest, instantly becoming a prized possession. #12 Pick Jalen Williams looks to energize the Thunder with his Scoring ability. Hes a big time athlete with a rock solid frame, power and agility. A lot of Clarks steals come off trapping and double-teaming, his lively arms and feet making him tough to get around. Earlier this week, we took a deep dive into Purdue big man Zach Edey, who has been college basketballs most dominant player so far this season and moved the needle with NBA scouts in the process. Hes averaging almost 15 points per game, shooting 40% from behind the arc, grabbing over 7 rebounds, and blocking 1.7 shots per game. Later in the day, Carter released a statement on his official Twitter account, saying that he will return to Athens to answer the charges against him, while expressing his goal to clear his name. Johnson is back on NBA radars, producing and impressing with his shooting, post game, passing and off-ball scoring. But whichever team lands the No. But at some point, one team is bound to bite on his shot-making. Clark kept that mindset while starring at Etiwanda High under the guidance of coach Dave Kleckner, who had previously molded another future Bruin into a lockdown defender. D raft E xpress. Clowney may be too far away for teams to confidently use a first-round pick on him, but he does have the potential shooting-shot-blocking-rebounding combo that some may be willing to reach on. Chicago Bulls (via Nuggets): Forfeited, 59. A lightly regarded prospect following his senior year at Perry High School (AZ), the Gilbert, Arizona native averaged 7.4 points and 1.8 assists per game as a true freshman carving out a role in the Broncos starting lineup in West Coast Conference play. He does remain limited in creation situations, but hes ultraefficient when converting in transition (99th percentile), and hes produced by mostly playing to his strengths, play-finishing fast-breaks, rolls, cuts and catch-and-shoot chances. On the ball, weve seen a few sequences of him identifying space, putting the ball down, attacking in a straight line and finishing with body control. Utah Jazz (via Timberwolves): Jalen Hood-Schifino (Indiana, PG/SG, Freshman). Numerous media reports also circulated this morning containing inaccurate information concerning the tragic events of Jan. 15, 2023. Hes averaging 14.6 ppg (and 22.5 points per 40 minutes) despite receiving a combined 14 ball-screen and isolation possessions all season. Racking up double-doubles lately, Gueye has drawn attention with his 6'11" size, production around the basket and flashes of mid-range shooting and hard drives in space. He was a top ten prospect in the country last year . And I was like, Yeah! The lack of playmaking and defense do put more pressure on his development as a creator, but even a worst-case outcome for Howard should result in a team getting value tied to his translatable shooting versatility from either wing spot. Jalen Pickett (born October 22, 1999) is an American college basketball player for the Penn State Nittany Lions of the Big Ten Conference. Hes shown an unteachable feel for anticipating and reacting as a help defender, jumping passing lanes or blowing up screens to force turnovers and often turn them into fast-break points. Both coaches favored forcing players toward the baseline and used similar help rotations. Bolch is also the author of the recently released book 100 Things UCLA Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. He previously covered UCLA basketball from 2010-11 before going on to cover the NBA and the Clippers for five years. Overlooked because of:athletic limitations, lack of self-creation, low-volume shooting, Undervalued because of:versatility/projected fit, two-way tools, improving shooting. Despite questions about how well he'll be able to create for himself in the half court, scouts still buy his passing IQ, three-level shot-making and defense all translating. He picks his spots well to attack, and he uses his strength and off hand to convert around the basket. One of college basketballs best defenders. The ACCPD revealed that investigators determined that alcohol impairment, reckless driving, speed, and racing were significant contributing factors in the crash. Defensively, he s competitive and physical. In UCLAs dominant 87-60 win over Maryland on Tuesday night, Clark again showed tools that are going to intrigue NBA decision makers. Portland Trail Blazers (via Knicks): Kobe Bufkin (Michigan, SG, Sophomore). 18. Less than a month into the college season and weve already seen proof of that. 4. The only potential red flag to keep an eye on is Whitmore's 0.7 assists per game, which is an awfully low number for a wing. 12 UCLA limit top opponents' scoring and is looking to do the same against Oregon on Thursday. Keep an eye on him! CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Shotgun Spratling | USCfootball.com, USA TODAY Sports), click here to see Travis Branham's first big board, five other prospects whose draft stock is trending in the right direction, his ability to impact the game without the ball in his hands has drawn praise from head coach Mick Cronin. 19. Its a Mick Cronin tradition going back to the coachs days in Cincinnati. Miller has been productive in the G League by tapping into his mobility, face-up agility and rim running. We haven't seen as much playmaking with Anthony Black operating as Arkansas' lead decision-maker, but between Smith's crafty ball-handling, shooting confidence and cutting, the Pacers and other teams with point guards should still see an interchangeable fit. According to an exclusive report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Carter was at the scene of the crash but left when officers arrived. Coming up with more rebounds and steals some nights than others, Williams has room to be a more consistent factor off the ball as he showed good instincts in spurts. At 6-foot-5, he can move his feet, check smaller guards, and be versatile on the perimeter. Atlanta Hawks: Jordan Walsh (Arkansas, SF/PF, Freshman). Their No. Making strides as a sophomore, Williams really turned the corner as a junior under Head Coach Herb Sendak averaging 18 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists over 34.8 minutes per game to earn All-WCC first team honors. The kid who defended like crazy wasnt a hot college prospect by the time Cronin settled into his courtside seat inside a high school gym to see him play for the first time. 17. And then, when its on the opposite side, hes very good at helping and trying to read skip passes and things like that.. 6-5, 200 | Class of 2020. Denver Nuggets (via MIA): Jaylen Clark (UCLA) 49. . Hes also a very good perimeter rebounder. Los Angeles Lakers: Kel'el Ware (Oregon, C, Freshman). Detroit Pistons: Amen Thompson (Overtime Elite, Point wing, 2003). Teams interested in just adding a scoring weapon will want Sensabaugh. Indiana Pacers (via Rockets): Jalen Wilson (Kansas, SF, Senior) On track to double last year's three-point makes, Wilson has rebuilt his draft stock with improved shooting that complements his. The Draftables, 247Sports comprehensive list of NBA prospects organized by team, puts players into potential categories or buckets, to mirror the way most NBA front offices organize their early season scouting efforts. 1 priority was already embedded in Clarks basketball DNA. Houston Rockets: Victor Wembanyama (Metropolitans 92, PF/C, 2004). 56. Despite weighing just 172 pounds, he takes contact well. One team will give a chance to a 6-foot-6, 230-pound forward with this level of. His attitude changed when he joined a stacked club team featuring eventual NBA first-round draft picks Evan Mobley and Onyeka Okongwu, among other older and more decorated players. These charges implicate Carter in a Jan. 15 car crash that resulted in the deaths of Georgia offensive linemen Devin Willock and team recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy. UCLA guard Jaylen Clark is guarded by Arizona State forward Jalen Graham during the first half Monday at Pauley Pavilion. Fans love mock draftsand big boards (click here to see Travis Branham's first big board)but theres a reason NBA front offices dont rank potential draft prospects this early in the season, because things change at such a rapid rate. Continuing to produce during conference play should help Hendricks secure a spot on teams first-round boards. With an outstanding 6'8", 240-pound frame, Walker's flashes of shooting, touch shots, close-out drives and passes have been persuasive, even if he isn't consistently executing yet. A 6'6", 40.6 percent three-point shooter, off-ball weapon and pick-and-roll threat, Sheppard is a likely Portsmouth Invitational attendee who'll have the chance to rise up boards competing against other second-round prospects during the predraft process. Guarding as many ball screens as almost any player in the country, he had some solid moments blowing up perimeter actions with his length, but was not immune to lapses and gave up quickness in some matchups. Memphis Grizzlies: Julian Strawther (Gonzaga, SF, Junior). He'll be deemed an easy fit and safe pick in the mid-to-late first round once the flashier creators and teenagers are off the board. Look for his minutes at UCLA to increase and NBA scouts to start to take notice. With 41- and 32-point games in mid-February, Pickett has seemingly become too effective with his shot-making and passing for teams to worry about his age or athleticism in the second round. Its becoming easy to picture an NBA fit in a 6-foot-6 interchangeable guard or wing who is a standout passer, versatile defender and suddenly a dangerous catch-and-shoot threat (48.3%). Los Angeles Clippers (via Bucks): Dereck Lively II (Duke, C, Freshman). But he shows excellent patience, timing and cleverness for making plays within a half-court offensive set. Early on, NBA coaches may find more use for his defensive tools and activity, given his 6-foot-9, 210-pound frame, mobility, motor and ability to contest shots at the rim and away from it. A team will buy his offensive potential based on his flashes of three-point range, face-up skill and post-ups. Coming off a season-high 34 points against George Mason, Holmes continues to strengthen his NBA case around physical tools and athleticism for finishing, inside scoring, rebounding and shot-blocking. Averaging 19.9 points over Connecticut's last 11 games, Hawkins continues to look like one of the draft's most convincing shot-makers. Xavier guard Colby Jones is a standout passer and a clever finisher in the halfcourt set. 39. The toxicology report, per the Athens-Clark County Police Department, determined that LeCroy's blood alcohol level was at .197, which is more than two times the legal limit in Georgia. We will continue to keep you updated on this story once additional details are released and provided. Clark knocked down 6-of-9 shots from the field, finishing with 16 points, six rebounds three steals during Thursday's win over Stanford. . B/R draft expert Jonathan Wasserman updates his mock draft following new developments. Hes not just a stopper on that end though, hes also a playmaker with 2.7 steals per game. Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (face) is available on Friday night versus He really doesnt have a weakness in his game when that jump shots falling, said Collison, whose 231 steals as a Bruin trail only Earl Watson (235) on the schools career list since it started tracking the statistic in 1978. 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The following prospects are still in the early stages of their potential rises and arent considered lottery picks or necessarily top-20 prospects. Jones isnt the sharpest creator off the dribble, and a limited pull-up game and low volume of 3-point attempts suggest he doesnt project as a high-upside scorer. He currently has the third-highestbox plus-minusin the country, and the eye test backs up the analytics that show hes regularly influencing games with efficient offense and defensive IQ. Jaylen Clark solidifies his place among The Draftables By Adam Finkelstein Dec 15, 2022 2 We began this year's NBA Draft coverage by ascertaining exactly how things work behind the scenes.. Miller has not been charged in the case and continues to play for Alabama. Latest on UCLA Bruins guard Jaylen Clark including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN It helped that the 6-foot-5 firebrand possessed a 6-7 wingspan the longest among UCLAs guards to go with his speed and go-go drive. His 14.6 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per 40 minutes highlight NBA physical tools and activity. 40. 20. Fit won't be an issue with whichever team wins the lottery. (Photo: Scott Wachter, USA TODAY Sports) On the surface, Dillon Mitchell looks like a no-brainer candidate to come back for his sophomore year. Charlotte Hornets (via Nuggets): Kyle Filipowski (Duke, PF, Freshman). Though limited offensively in terms of ball-handling, self-creation and post play, Clowney does find ways to score off the ball, showing good timing/awareness slipping screens and rolling or getting to the dunkers spot (68.3% at the rim). Tools and Resources Used by Real General Managers. 7. Teams may be wise to invest early and remain patient with the freshman guard, whose two-point shot-making and free-throw percentages (77.3) hint at room for shooting improvement and whose creativity and playmaking are already pluses. Completely out of Oregon's rotation, Ware will now have to sell himself strictly on potential and the brief flashes of shooting, post scoring, finishing and shot-blocking that he showed. richard dawson daughter, condos for sale in waters edge toms river, is tuff hedeman still married,