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. Mintz is crafty in the lane, where he uses pivots, fakes, patience and touch (14-of-28 runners). Meanwhile, Jaquezs 149 deflections and David Singletons 105 have left them in a forlorn fight for second place, like Bing and Yahoo jockeying for position behind Google. If you go by deflections per minute, said Clark, who averages one every 3.3 minutes of action this season, I should have won it every year.. 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. the roster featuring eventual NBA first-round draft picks . 56. Kind of reminds me of Halliburton. The five players with the most steals in UCLA history are all point guards, making Clark something of an outlier. 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. 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. Los Angeles Lakers (via Pelicans): Cason Wallace (Kentucky, PG, Freshman). Ben Howland understands why that matters. Brooklyn Nets (via Suns): GG Jackson II (South Carolina, PF, Freshman). Scouts are now talking about Podziemski as a legitimate first-round pick who can seemingly keep climbing with his consistent shooting, touch shots, craftiness off the dribble, playmaking and unique positional rebounding (8.8 per game). New York Knicks (via Mavericks): Dariq Whitehead (Duke, SG/SF, Freshman). NBA coaches can think about using him on the ball to facilitate or off the ball as a cutter and dribble-handoff weapon. He is serving his second stint as the UCLA beat writer, which seems fitting since he has covered almost every sports beat except hockey and horse racing. Durant, a four-time scoring champion, now sets his sights on Hakeem Olajuwon in 12th place. 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LeCroy was taken to a hospital, where she died from the injuries sustained in the crash. Clark is an intriguing long-term prospect who has a chance to be special. GS: Game Score created by John Hollinger with similarities to PER. Hes not just a stopper on that end though, hes also a playmaker with 2.7 steals per game. LeCroys vehicle had left the road and crashed into power poles and trees. 60. To believe that any of 2023's neo-contenders can become bonafide champs over the next few months is to believe that a once-in-a-quarter-century occurrence is about to transpire. Miller has not been charged in the case and continues to play for Alabama. 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. secured an arrest warrant for Carter on Wednesday, deaths of Georgia offensive linemen Devin Willock and team recruiting staffer Chandler LeCroy, the Athens-Clark County Police Department statement, she died from the injuries sustained in the crash, exclusive report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 27. He brings a similar mentality to his total floor game as he runs the floor and provides constant effort. Jaylen Clark 2023 NBA Draft Profile - ESPN Follow full coverage of Jaylen Clark during the 2023 NBA Draft on ESPN.com Jaylen Clark Shooting Guard 6'-5", 210 lbs UCLA ClassJunior. Jaimes not going to have another one.. The undersized point guard had also faced questions about being a UCLA-caliber player before going on to play in three Final Fours and spend a decade in the NBA. 45. Thats the game within a game between point guards.. Two other players who are starting to catch my eye: Jaylen Clark and Jordan Hawkins. Ive just got to get a case, Clark said. Look for his minutes at UCLA to increase and NBA scouts to start to take notice. 54. Judah Mintz Syracuse. SG. Jaylen (@jayl7en) April 20, 2022 Clark plays strong defense and can be a force on the glass for the Bruins. Playing at a somewhat unique pace, using hesitation moves exceptionally well to probe the lane and freeze the defense to create angles, Williams was fairly prolific in the midrange. 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]. Utah Jazz: Jett Howard (Michigan, SG/SF, Freshman). Latest on UCLA Bruins guard Jaylen Clark including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN All content 2000-2023 RealGM, L.L.C. Clark knocked down 6-of-9 shots from the field, finishing with 16 points, six rebounds three steals during Thursday's win over Stanford. 1 of 5. . While he did much of his heavy lifting scoring the ball, his improvement as a passer and off ball threat gives him promising versatility. 48. NBA teams' view of Miller has become a topic of conversation after it was alleged by detectives investigating the killing of Jamea Jonae Harris that Miller brought now-ex-teammate Darius Miles the gun used in the shooting. Height: 6-5 (196cm) Weight: 210 (95kg), Current NBA Status: Draft Eligible in 2025, High School: Etiwanda High School [Rancho Cucamonga, California], Jump to: [ NCAA ] [ High School ] [ AAU ], Prep/High School: Etiwanda High School [Rancho Cucamonga, California]. 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. 23. Denver Nuggets (via Lakers): Emoni Bates (Eastern Michigan, SF, Sophomore). Jackson-Davis has made it harder to nitpick his perceived outdated post scoring by making serious improvements to his passing and defense. Interest in Hood-Schifino had been growing for weeks, long before Saturday's 35-point eruption in Indiana's win over Purdue. Phoenix Suns: uolas Tubelis (Arizona, PF/C, Junior). 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. Overlooked because of:Scouts unfamiliarity, limited creation, Undervalued because of:NBA tools, valued archetype. Some scouts sound convinced that injuries have affected Whitehead's play. 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. Coulibaly could pass on this draft and wait for a bigger role (and weaker 2024 class) after Victor Wembanyama heads to the NBA. Tyus Edney piled up steals by studying the guy he was guarding, the onetime UCLA point guard comparing the first few minutes of each game to boxers feeling each other out at the start of a match. Jordan Hawkins (Connecticut, SG/SF, Sophomore), Overlooked because of:Limited creation or versatility, Undervalued because of:Translatable/valued shot-making. 8. The first one was simpler; Holmgren wasn't going No. Clark also scored a team-high 19 points in those 22 minutes.3pt shooting may ultimately be the key to a translatable role for the next level, but he drew a lot of contact, showed some mid-range craft, & flashed the passing that Mick Cronin has praised. In total, we identified 190 prospects in college basketball that NBA scouts might be interested in, and called it The Draftables. 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. Detroit Pistons: Judah Mintz (Syracuse, SG, Freshman). 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. Offensively, he provides a solid spot-up shooter with a compact release and a typically good passer, who can also get loose from some explosive plays and finishes in transition. Denver Nuggets (via MIA): Jaylen Clark (UCLA) 49. . 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. Orlando Magic: Trayce Jackson-Davis (Indiana, PF/C, Senior). A 6-foot-9 four-man who can both space the floor and provide some athleticism in the paint while simultaneously showing defensive upside with his ability to block shots and slide his feet, has projectable value. An arrest warrant was issued to Georgia defensive lineman and NFL Draft prospect Jalen Carter. 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. Milwaukee Bucks (via Cavaliers): Arthur Kaluma (Creighton, SF, Sophomore). The statement also states that both vehicles switched between lanes, drove in the center turn lane, drove in opposite lanes of travel, overtook other motorists, and drove at high rates of speed, in an apparent attempt to outdistance each other. The toxicology report, per the Athens-Clark County Police Department, determined that LeCroys blood alcohol level was at .197, which is more than two times the legal limit in Georgia. 47. First, he shines on the defensive end of the floor. Scouts remain hesitant about Bates' athleticism, decision-making, defense and professionalism. 10. Jonathan Wasserman provides his latest projections through 2 rounds after an early look at the potential 2023 class. 39. 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. RotoWire names five under-the-radar players who could add value to your rosters as we approach fantasy playoffs. . Its well known in practice, like, if you want to give a dribble handoff, you dont go to his side, Jaquez said. Jones feels highly adaptable for the next level with his ball-screen play and passing IQ (5.6 apg), improving shot-making and physical tools for driving, finishing and defending multiple positions. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Knicks): Jaylen Clark (UCLA, SG/SF, Senior). 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. At some point, Tubelis' production becomes a selling point that suggests his rim running, finishing, rebounding and short-range touch can work in an energizer role. Fourth among freshman in scoring despite making five threes all season, Mintz gets to his spots off ball-handling moves, change of speed and long strides, and he finishes plays off the dribble with a knack for elevating into mid-range shots or hanging in the air on layups. While it may be unrealistic to expect him to shoot the ball this well all season long, if the floor-spacing is real (he shot 20% from three as a freshman and 26% as a sophomore), hell project as a three-and-D type versatile guard. Sacramento Kings: Bilal Coulibaly (Metropoliitans 92, SF, 2004). Indiana Pacers (via Cavaliers): Maxwell Lewis (Pepperdine, SG/SF, Sophomore). The reality is there are only four real contenders. Unlike Smith and Sasser, Miles makes his teammates better. 30. It may be worth thinking about the 6'7", 232-pound forward more as a small-ball 4. 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. While he settled for some tough shots in the midrange, he finished at a strong rate, had no trouble creating separation, showed the ability to punish unders from beyond the arc, and scored in bunches when he ran hot from the field. And I was like, Yeah! Showing solid vision, Williams leveraged the defensive attention he commanded this season as a passer finding cutters with impressive consistency. While its more reasonable to project him as a combo, he has shown enough playmaking feel for coaches to use him for creation in ball-screen situations. He happily traded in gobs of hotel points and airline miles to return to cover UCLA basketball and football in the summer of 2016. Memphis Grizzlies: Malcolm Cazalon (Mega MIS, SG, 2001). 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. 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. Nevertheless, scouts came away from the Basketball Hall of Fam Tip-Off Championship wondering if he could be the type of mobile big-body to develop versatility later in his career, almost like Grant Williams. Walsh has flashed enough shooting mechanics plus off-the-dribble maneuvering, touch shots, physical finishes (64.9% at rim), effort and foot speed for teams to bet on off-ball scoring and defense from the 3 or 4 position. 26. Between his body type and shot, teams are beginning to see translatable three-and-D and thats a floor projection for a freshman who turned 19 years old in November. https://t.co/U121NFDPe5 pic.twitter.com/WwqEFYXtyr. Inconsistent shooting has affected Whitmore's scoring, but between his functional ball-handling moves to break down defenses and his explosiveness and power in the lane, he's still been able to create and finish opportunities in the half court. 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. Latest on UCLA Bruins guard Jaylen Clark including complete game-by-game stats on ESPN Both coaches favored forcing players toward the baseline and used similar help rotations. In fact, he finished with 4 steals and 12 deflections. A quick trigger shows in transition as well (10 3-pointers made), as Hawkins needs little time or space when catching, squaring and loading up. 12 UCLA limit top opponents' scoring and is looking to do the same against Oregon on Thursday. Collison relied heavily on hours of film study with UCLA coach Ben Howland. Still a limited creator and shooter, his game. The shooting and athleticism/tools for finishing and defense alone put Hendricks in the lottery discussion, but it also feels like the 19-year-old has more skill to unlock future scoring potential. Jaylen Clark should be playing himself onto Draft boards, more so with versatility and consistent impact plays than his 14.1 points per game. Did his man prefer going to his left or right? 5. Charlotte Hornets: Brandon Miller (Alabama, SF, Freshman). 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. Georgia head coach Kirby Smart released a statement regarding Carter being issued an arrest warrant, which you can read below, via The Athletics Seth Emerson. Developing a familiarity for where teams liked to go with the ball, Collison would often beat intended recipients of passes to their spot. Boston Celtics (via Heat): Baylor Scheierman (Creighton, SG/SF, Senior). His 30 three-pointers in 22 games highlight enough shot-making ability for teams bet on improvement. Clark was a four-star prospect and averaged 18.5 points per game as a senior at Etiwanda High School last. A lot of Clarks steals come off trapping and double-teaming, his lively arms and feet making him tough to get around. 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. And good luck with dribble handoffs in his vicinity. Recently named the MVP of Overtime's second season, Thompson had his best game during the City Reapers' second playoff contest, finishing with 26 points, eight assists and five made three-pointers. Already deserving of NBA attention thanks to early signs of 3-point improvement (18-for-40), Colby Jones made another strong statement to scouts with 16 points, five assists and two steals in a win over No. He's also playing with noticeable energy and activity, which has made him a bigger off-ball scoring threat and disruptive defender. Specializing in drafts with top players on the NBA horizon, player profiles, scouting reports, rankings and prospective international recruits. 3. With Clark, it's the sheer improvement I've seen offensively. Jalen Carter (@breadmanjalen) March 1, 2023, This morning I received a telephone call from the Athens Georgia Police Department informing me that two misdemeanor warrants have ben issued against me for reckless driving and racing, writes Carter. Thats steal territory for a 6-foot-10, three-and-D forward with room to add more shot versatility. 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). Jalen Green is a lanky, exceptionally athletic guard whose improvement as a shot-maker shined for stretches during his season with the inaugural G League Ignite team . 1 seed is still in play for UCLA. 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 . While Henderson's explosiveness, power and off-the-dribble burst separate Henderson from the rest of his draft classmates, a recent 20-point (2-of-4 3PT), 14-assist game against a Memphis Hustle team with multiple NBA-caliber players highlighted his skill improvement, playmaking and shot-making potential. 11. Stats courtesy of Synergy Sports and Sports Reference. 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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