None put prospects in order or ranked them before January 1st, at the earliest, but they all began to organize prospects by category in the fall. One team will give a chance to a 6-foot-6, 230-pound forward with this level of. Jaylen Clark is making room for it in his mind. 26. His point production has more than doubled, jumping from 6.7 to 15.7 while shooting 46.7% from three and an incredible 72% on two-point field goals. The only clear path to upside calls for significant improvement to his shooting/mechanics, though there will be teams willing to bet on it given his age (19) and what a jumper could do for a 6'10" wing. Jaylen Clarks explosiveness and intuitiveness make him among the top defenders on a UCLA team that often struggles in that department. 5. Latest on UCLA Bruins guard Jaylen Clark including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Oklahoma City Thunder (via Wizards): Leonard Miller (G League Ignite, SF, 2003). Durant, a four-time scoring champion, now sets his sights on Hakeem Olajuwon in 12th place. Ive just got to get a case, Clark said. There have been questionable sequences when he struggles to separate offensively, but realistically one-on-one scoring wont be a big part of his job description at the next level. That list has continued to evolve as the college season has gone on, just as it does within an NBA front office. Toronto Raptors: Keyonte George (Baylor, SG, Freshman). D raft E xpress. He also ranks as one of the nations most efficient pick-and-roll playmakers, grading in the 99th percentile with teammates converting 64.3% of their shot attempts off Clarks ball-screen passes. Doing much of his damage out of ball screens, his deceptiveness with the ball and ability to score from anywhere on the floor allowed him to put significant pressure on opposing defenses. Jaylen Clark SG #0 Current Team: UCLA Born: Oct 13, 2001 (21 years old) Birthplace/Hometown: Corona, California Nationality: United States Height: 6-5 (196cm) Weight: 210 (95kg) Current NBA Status: Draft Eligible in 2025 Draft Entry: 2025 NBA Draft Pre-Draft Team: UCLA (Jr) High School: Etiwanda High School [Rancho Cucamonga, California] Kleckners defensive principles mirrored those Clark would use under Cronin, making his transition to college as easy as all the points he scored on fast breaks. 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 . Jeremy Woo Dec. 3. UCLA guard Jaylen Clark is guarded by Arizona State forward Jalen Graham during the first half Monday at Pauley Pavilion. Orlando Magic (via Bulls): Gradey Dick (Kansas, SF, Freshman). After returning to the scene, he gave shifting accounts of the wreck as an Athens police officer questioned him about whether he had been racing the car that crashed.. Using his length to score scoops and floaters inside, creating separation with hesitation moves or subtle changes of speed in the midrange, and even finding the open man effectively in spots, his ability to create off the dribble was a cornerstone of Santa Claras offense. He brings a similar mentality to his total floor game as he runs the floor and provides constant effort. Possessing rare length, Williams had some positive moments contesting shots and staying active defensively, while opposing offenses looked to run him ragged in the pick and roll. Clark was a four-star prospect and averaged 18.5 points per game as a senior at Etiwanda High School last. Select the first team from the drop down menu. But it's also becoming more likely that a team would use a first-round pick this year and reach early on an explosive, 6'6" 18-year-old with believable shooting potential, highlight finishing ability, defensive upside and passing flashes. The ACCPD revealed that investigators determined that alcohol impairment, reckless driving, speed, and racing were significant contributing factors in the crash. San Antonio Spurs: Scoot Henderson (G League Ignite, PG, 2004). Sacramento Kings: Zach Edey (Purdue, C, Senior). Its well known in practice, like, if you want to give a dribble handoff, you dont go to his side, Jaquez said. He fights over screens, doesnt give up on plays, and uses his body effectively to defend multiple positions. 8. Jaylen (@jayl7en) April 20, 2022 Clark plays strong defense and can be a force on the glass for the Bruins. On NBA radars for the past few years, Cazalon has put together his strongest draft case this season with enough shot-making and two-way playmaking to complement his athleticism for finishing at 6'6". 45. At 6'8" and 225 pounds, Wilson has the physicality and tools to continue attacking, finishing and rebounding in the NBA. I was like, What the hecks that? Cronin said. The performance was a reminder why he's a likely outlier who doesn't require the highest skill level to score or play-make. 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. Overlooked because of:Syracuses record, shooting numbers, physical tools, Undervalued because of:creativity, versatility, shot-making, energy. Jonathan Wasserman is the lead scout and NBA Draft analyst for Bleacher Report. 6-5, 200 | Class of 2020. Milwaukee Bucks (via Cavaliers): Arthur Kaluma (Creighton, SF, Sophomore). If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (face) is available on Friday night versus According to a warrant for Morrow's arrest, he's facing charges of assault by strangulation, second-degree kidnapping and communicating threats. 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. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NBA, its clubs or Warner Brothers Discovery. The NBA has reached its midway point and the NBA Draft picture is starting to take shape after a busy trade deadline. GS: Game Score created by John Hollinger with similarities to PER. At 6-foot-5, he can move his feet, check smaller guards, and be versatile on the perimeter. 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. Another strong showing from UCLAs Jaylen Clark last night. 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. He picks his spots well to attack, and he uses his strength and off hand to convert around the basket. He figures to only make more fans during the predraft process with his measurements, workouts in front of executives and interviews. Look for his minutes at UCLA to increase and NBA scouts to start to take notice. Stuck in a shooting slump the last few weeks, Clark might want to remind himself that earlier this season he became the only NBA, WNBA or Division I mens or womens player in the last 20 years to collect at least 15 points, seven rebounds and seven steals while making all seven shots during a rout of Sacramento State. His defensive activity and energy have been selling points as well, as Mintz is averaging 2.3 spg off ball pressure, happy feet and good intensity. Photo by Ethan . Latest on UCLA Bruins guard Jaylen Clark including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN They start out by breaking down Albert's comparison between Jaylen Clark and NFL Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed. Theyve even worked on Clarks post-up moves. Jaylen Clark NBA DRAFT SCOUTING REPORT Draft Notes Clark is an intriguing long-term prospect who has a chance to be special. 21. The Hungry Dog Award won by UCLAs Jaime Jaquez Jr. in 2020. Hes averaging 14.6 ppg (and 22.5 points per 40 minutes) despite receiving a combined 14 ball-screen and isolation possessions all season. 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. Indiana Pacers (via Rockets): Noah Clowney (Alabama, PF, Freshman). Charlotte Hornets (via Nuggets): Kyle Filipowski (Duke, PF, Freshman). His popularity continues to grow in NBA circles despite some quiet games, as scouts rave about his skill versatility and the feedback they've received about his work ethic and coachability. Jaylen Clark has given NBA teams plenty to be . Judah Mintz Syracuse. #12 Pick Jalen Williams looks to energize the Thunder with his Scoring ability. He stayed in front of even the speediest counterparts, hounding them with his active hands to swipe the ball or at the very least prevent them from making the easy pass. 1. 19. 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. Teams interested in just adding a scoring weapon will want Sensabaugh. Hes averaging three made 3-pointers in just 26 minutes per game, burying jumpers off spot-ups (47.1%) and screens (43.6 percent). Santa Clara guard Jalen Williams entering NBA draft, will retain eligibility Jalen Williams (No. He may never be an offensive catalyst, and he doesnt have to be. Though Jordan Hawkins hasnt taken a step forward with his creation and off-the-dribble play, NBA teams should start to picture his shot-making translating to off-ball scoring. 2 Connecticut. Developing a familiarity for where teams liked to go with the ball, Collison would often beat intended recipients of passes to their spot. 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. . The game has seemingly slowed down for him enough to make necessary adjustments/counters in traffic. 6. Hendricks has done most of his damage spotting up, but a small sample size shows Hendricks is also comfortable off the dribble (6-of-14), slowing down before pulling up or using touch on runners (6-of-10). Overlooked because of:athletic limitations, lack of self-creation, low-volume shooting, Undervalued because of:versatility/projected fit, two-way tools, improving shooting. They were a massive disappointment, yes, but also so transcendent for brief moments. Teams will just see more of a gamble without much production to back up the highlights. LeCroy was taken to a hospital, where she died from the injuries sustained in the crash. Detroit Pistons: Judah Mintz (Syracuse, SG, Freshman). 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. 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. Collison taught his protege to get up on his man, know when hes going to change hands and take something away so that when he tries to counter, Clark can be ready. Smith hasn't made the jump efficiency-wise that NBA scouts were hoping for, but a team in 20s or 30s will still see value in his confident shot-making for an instant-offense role. 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. Taking a look at the numbers behind Nikola Jokic's historic season for the Nuggets. 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. In the Athens-Clark County Police Department statement, it says Carter was driving a 2021 Jeep Trackhawk at high speeds alongside LeCroy, who was driving a 2021 Ford Expedition, and were operating their vehicles in a manner consistent with racing leaving the downtown Athens area at 2:30 a.m after the teams national championship parade. Indiana Pacers (via Cavaliers): Maxwell Lewis (Pepperdine, SG/SF, Sophomore). 18. A lot of Clarks steals come off trapping and double-teaming, his lively arms and feet making him tough to get around. The bone goes everywhere the team does, accompanying the Bruins this week to the Pacific Northwest. 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. Jaylen Clark UCLA. Teams will give thought to the idea of Clark carving out a defensive specialist role while still offering enough driving, play-finishing and passing for a fourth or fifth option. It is my intention to return to Athens to answer the misdemeanor charges against me and to make certain that the complete and accurate truth is presented. Its obviously important for the shooting to continue, though the early consistency remains promising, as hes at 41% from deep on 4.4 attempts per game while converting 79.1% of his free throws. Hawkins shooting has been convincing from an NBA scouting standpoint, given the elevation he gets on his shot and no hesitation. San Antonio Spurs (via Raptors): Jalen Wilson (Kansas, SF/PF, Junior). His draft range will be wide if he does enter in 2023. He's also playing with noticeable energy and activity, which has made him a bigger off-ball scoring threat and disruptive defender. You guys, this kid, he wants it so bad, any obstacle that he comes across, hes going to meet it head-on and he wants it so bad hes going to do whatever it takes to get it. . Though it may require him to accelerate his pace or have the Bruins go on a deep postseason run, Clark can see it happening. Were looking at a mix of breakout returners and freshmen who didnt receive much one-and-done hype entering the season. Chicago Bulls (via Nuggets): Forfeited, 59. Defense wasnt always his top priority. Oklahoma City Thunder: Cam Whitmore (Villanova, SF, Freshman). His scoring has gone down and his turnovers up. While he did much of his heavy lifting scoring the ball, his improvement as a passer and off ball threat gives him promising versatility. And then, when its on the opposite side, hes very good at helping and trying to read skip passes and things like that.. Hes a big time athlete with a rock solid frame, power and agility. Bolch was once selected by NBA TVs The Starters as the Worst of the Week after questioning their celebrity journalism-style questions at an NBA All-Star game and considers it one of his finer moments. With over half of his shots in the half court coming around the rim, Williams scored an impressive 1.25 points per shot around the rim in the half court [73rd percentile] and 1.02 points per floater [86th percentile]. Judah Mintzs poor 3-point numbers and Syracuses bad losses have kept his Draft buzz in check. Hes not just a stopper on that end though, hes also a playmaker with 2.7 steals per game. A significant rise in playing time as a junior has ensured a breakthrough. 14. NBA coaches can think about using him on the ball to facilitate or off the ball as a cutter and dribble-handoff weapon. 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. First, he shines on the defensive end of the floor. New York Knicks (via Mavericks): Dariq Whitehead (Duke, SG/SF, Freshman). Occasional flashes of self-creation, shot-making versatility and pick-and-roll scoring also hint at more paths to upside. The Houston Rockets would presumably just throw positions out the window with Wembanyama, Alperen engn and Jabari Smith Jr. Alongside the trophies, medals, plaques, certificates and awards the UCLA guard has accumulated over a career spanning numerous youth and high school championships plus a trip to the Final Four will soon reside one improbable basketball memento. Ben Howland understands why that matters.