Indiana Pacers (via Cavaliers): Maxwell Lewis (Pepperdine, SG/SF, Sophomore). D raft E xpress. 24. 1 to the Orlando . 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". Atlanta Hawks: Brice Sensabaugh (Ohio State, SG/SF, Freshman). 46. 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. Leading the Broncos in scoring on strong efficiency numbers, Williams created his own shot at a high level out of ball screens playing with good pace, toying with defenders, and scoring from all three levels. With the college season starting, Jonathan Wasserman updates his Big Board with the top 50 2023 Draft prospects. Utah Jazz (via Timberwolves): Jalen Hood-Schifino (Indiana, PG/SG, Freshman). Finally, UCLA's Jaylen Clark is my favorite . He connected on just 33% of those looks last season though, and wasnt necessarily on the draft radar because of it. It seems like hes a ball of energy in covering ground.. Questions about his 6'3", 172-pound frame and long-range shooting have kept interest from blowing up, but scouts are monitoring his recent three-point streak (he's 8-of-10 from deep over his last four games). At the start of the NBA draft in June, the Oklahoma City Thunder had two missions:-- Get Chet Holmgren-- Get Jalen Williams. LeCroy was taken to a hospital, where she died from the injuries sustained in the crash. The bald coach, in his first season at UCLA, wanted a stopper he could build his defense around. 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. Then, we looked at five other prospects whose draft stock is trending in the right direction. Scouts remain high on Black's archetype (6'7" two-way playmaker), with many willing to look past his scoring limitations because of his translatable passing, defensive instincts, off-ball finishing and competitiveness. 45. 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. 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. The NBA has reached its midway point and the NBA Draft picture is starting to take shape after a busy trade deadline. Thats steal territory for a 6-foot-10, three-and-D forward with room to add more shot versatility. 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. 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. Choose at least two teams from the menus below to start your trade. Did his man prefer going to his left or right? Averaging 22.3 points, 12.9 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game, Edey figures to convince some team it's worth gambling a 7'4", 305-pound rim protector whose finishing and post game will be difficult to challenge. With Clark, it's the sheer improvement I've seen offensively. Trevon Braziles season-ending injury opened a door for Jordan Walsh to showcase more scoring versatility and defense that form an archetype forward NBA teams value. Ben Bolch has been a Los Angeles Times staff writer since 1999. 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. 2. 29. Johnson is back on NBA radars, producing and impressing with his shooting, post game, passing and off-ball scoring. 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's a big time athlete with a rock solid frame, power and agility. 23. Tools and Resources Used by Real General Managers. Los Angeles Clippers: Coleman Hawkins (Illinois, PF, Junior). 27. Look for his minutes at UCLA to increase and NBA scouts to start to take notice. 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). We will continue to keep you updated on this story once additional details are released and provided. There are enough examples of limited-shooting stars who can generate offense off their face-up games and explosiveness. 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. 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 NFL. 7. . In UCLAs dominant 87-60 win over Maryland on Tuesday night, Clark again showed tools that are going to intrigue NBA decision makers. 36. 38. 54. Shooting 41.2 percent from three, averaging 1.7 blocks and totaling 30 dunks in 28 games, Hendricks has yet to hit a freshman wall. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department secured an arrest warrant for Carter on Wednesday on misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing. Hes making great decisions with the ball in his hands, getting into the lane enough to keep defenders honest, and becoming an analytics darling in the process. 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. the roster featuring eventual NBA first-round draft picks . 12 UCLA limit top opponents' scoring and is looking to do the same against Oregon on Thursday. Indiana Pacers (via Rockets): Noah Clowney (Alabama, PF, Freshman). 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. Still a limited creator and shooter, his game. At seasons end, it goes home with whomever leads the team in being the biggest pest, instantly becoming a prized possession. All rights reserved. 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. 30. Less than a month into the college season and weve already seen proof of that. Vukevi has looked like a more believable prospect this year, shooting 37.7 percent from three and delivering more frequent flashes of face-up offense and passing. Scouts will buy his makes and firepower, which highlight translatable self-creation and shot-making versatility/range for takeover scoring. 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. Taylor Hendricks is starting to generate NBA attention by checking a valued mix of boxes with his shot-making, defense and tools/athleticism. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Friday's 10-game slate. 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. Overlooked because of:athletic limitations, lack of self-creation, low-volume shooting, Undervalued because of:versatility/projected fit, two-way tools, improving shooting. Posting impressive athletic testing numbers but doing much of his scoring being fluid with the ball, the 21-year-old is a somewhat unique physical specimen. 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. Averaging 19.9 points over Connecticut's last 11 games, Hawkins continues to look like one of the draft's most convincing shot-makers. Boston Celtics (via Blazers): Jaylen Clark (UCLA, SF, Junior) While the improved scoring production has helped UCLA, it's the passing, defense and serviceable open shooting that will interest NBA . Kleckner gave those questioning Clarks ability at the next level the same spiel he had delivered about Collison. After a strong start to the season, Pelle Larsson hasnt put up especially big numbers in his last three games. Oklahoma City Thunder: Cam Whitmore (Villanova, SF, Freshman). 1 priority was already embedded in Clarks basketball DNA. Overlooked because of:Lack of production, limited creation skill, shooting numbers, average athleticism, Undervalued because of:Physical tools, shot-making potential, valued archetype. The game has seemingly slowed down for him enough to make necessary adjustments/counters in traffic. 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. Hes 6-foot-7, being utilized as a smallball five, and not switching defensively. 12. Was his dribble a bit high? 43. Once he earns himself just a hint of space on the move, he capitalizes with bounce and flexibility or passing vision to set up teammates. Jaylen Clark is making room for it in his mind. Lewis' lottery case is fading as he struggles to make shots and Pepperdine keeps losing. 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. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. 11. 48. 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. It may be worth thinking about the 6'7", 232-pound forward more as a small-ball 4. He's taken on more scoring responsibility, which has highlighted an effective combination of 6'6" positional size, pacing off the dribble and three-level shot-making. After the season he declared for the 2019 NBA draft and participated in the G League Elite Camp but ultimately decided to return to Siena. They start out by breaking down Albert's comparison between Jaylen Clark and NFL Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed. 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. Lately, he's answered key ones that popped up earlier in the season, when he struggled to convert around the basket. 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 . 51. 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. Earlier this month, we broke down five early-season stock-risers and five new names on the Draftables, one of which was UCLAs Jaylen Clark. According to an exclusive report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Carter was at the scene of the crash but left when officers arrived. As a hybrid shooting guard-small forward, he spends less time guarding the ball than anticipating where it might be headed. While Smith is off to a slower start relative to the other top 2022 draft picks, Wembanyama is far more likely to impact games as a rookie with his outrageous defensive range, shooting skill, finishing and passing that should all translate to the NBA instantly. Jaylen Clark should be playing himself onto draft boards, more so with versatility and consistent impact plays than his 14.1 points per game. 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. Sacramento Kings: Zach Edey (Purdue, C, Senior). Jaylen Clark DraftExpress Profile: scouting reports, videos, stats and logs. After being one of best reserves in the. Sacramento Kings (via Pacers): Colby Jones (Xavier, PG/SG, Junior). He's a strong, efficient self-creator and shot-maker who won't offer much playmaking value or defensive upside. Scouts sound split on Jacquez, whose versatility and toughness have earned first-round grades from believers, and whose athletic limitations have caused some to fear his ability to separate or defend wings. An inconsistent jump shot wasnt off-putting in the least. Exceptionally long wing who took a major leap as a jump shooter and shot creator in his third year at Santa Clara and showed his work at the NBA Draft Combine. 5. 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. 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 . 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. The longer this streak of consistent shooting lasts, the more convincing hes going to look as a Swiss army knife prospect. 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. 13. Select the fourth team from the drop down menu. Defensively, he s competitive and physical. 40. Wembanyama is being used in every possible way for a bigas a post player, pick-and-pop shooter and ball-handler. 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. 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]. Hes averaging almost 15 points per game, shooting 40% from behind the arc, grabbing over 7 rebounds, and blocking 1.7 shots per game. Hes just everywhere, Edney said of Clark. He's just crossing off reasons to doubt him. He creates separation for himself with counters, timing and bounce. 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. Today, were examining five new players that have started to resonate with NBA scouts after not making the initial Draftables list. 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. Hes also pursuing UCLAs single-season steals record of 95 set by Jordan Adams nine years ago, needing 38 steals to get there with at least 10 games left. When he declared for the NBA Draft back in 2021 after a third-team All-Big 12 season, he was told he needed to work on two critical things. 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. Measured standing 65.75 in shoes with a solid 209-pound frame and a remarkable 72.25 wingspan at the 2022 NBA Draft Combine, Williams is one of the longest players in recent history relative to his height. Hesitation due to athletic limitations and Santa Clara's schedule is fading by the week. Teams will bet on Nnaji's 6'11", 250-pound frame for finishing, rebounding and rim protection, especially given his comfort level playing in the Spanish ACB at 18 years old. Grabbing a piece of fabric is often the only way teammates can fight back against the disruptiveness that comes from Clarks quickness, instincts and, well, doggedness. You can follow him onTwitter. 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. Im going to go to his crossover, so now you can sit on it once and maybe he relaxes and you go at him and poke it away and get a steal. Phoenix Suns: uolas Tubelis (Arizona, PF/C, Junior). Houston Rockets (via Clippers): Rayan Rupert (New Zealand Breakers, SG/SF, 2004). Select the first team from the drop down menu. Select the second team from the drop down menu. While he did much of his heavy lifting scoring the ball, his improvement as a passer and off ball threat gives him promising versatility. Although his jumper hasn't been falling lately, his 2.0 made threes per game and mid-range shot-making suggest it's worth betting on enough adequate shooting to complement his slashing and transition offense. There are scouts who see first-round value in the likelihood that Strawther's catch-and-shoot game and touch quickly translate to NBA shot-making and off-ball scoring. 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.. 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). Indiana Pacers (via Celtics): Terquavion Smith (North Carolina State, PG/SG, Sophomore). B/R draft expert Jonathan Wasserman updates his mock draft following new developments. I'd be happy to draft him anywhere outside the lottery and feel good about it. 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. But, that was cancelled after some concerning news dropped. Arkansas guard Nick Smith Jr.'s return from injury and quick production also have scouts buzzing entering March. Hes up to eight 3-point makes over Alabamas last five games, appearing more confident in his release, which is quick and concise with minimal dip. Taking a look at the numbers behind Nikola Jokic's historic season for the Nuggets. That list has continued to evolve as the college season has gone on, just as it does within an NBA front office. Thats the game within a game between point guards.. The reality is there are only four real contenders. The statistical jump is true across the board though as his rebounds are up from 3.8 to 7.7 and his assists from 1.0 to 2.5. Continuing to produce during conference play should help Hendricks secure a spot on teams first-round boards. Still 18 years old, the flashes of shot-making, drives past closeouts and screener baskets outweigh his suspect 28.2% shooting on 3-pointers and clear lack of polish. A significant rise in playing time as a junior has ensured a breakthrough. Teams interested in just adding a scoring weapon will want Sensabaugh. One team will give a chance to a 6-foot-6, 230-pound forward with this level of. Rockets head coach Stephen Silas has shown a willingness to bench engn for defensive reasons, so his future role with Wembanyama would be become a storyline to watch. Defense wasnt always his top priority. SG. According to a warrant for Morrow's arrest, he's facing charges of assault by strangulation, second-degree kidnapping and communicating threats. 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. San Antonio Spurs: Scoot Henderson (G League Ignite, PG, 2004). Jaylen Clark has really starred in his role so far this season at UCLA. At 6'7", he has plenty of shot-making skill and improved creation ability for one-on-one scoring and secondary playmaking. 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 . Jaylen Clark DraftExpress Profile: scouting reports, videos, stats and logs. The Orlando forward played only 11 games this season after missing two years with a torn ACL. 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. . Inconsistency has made Kaluma tougher to buy, but at 6'7" and 225 pounds with agile slashing and streaky shot-making, he's a project whom teams could deem worth taking on in the second round. Milwaukee Bucks (via Cavaliers): Arthur Kaluma (Creighton, SF, Sophomore). He's likely land somewhere in the teens or 20s on a team that's willing to have patience and bet on the development of a 6'9" 18-year-old with ball-handling and shot-making skill. 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.. Dick has already secured the "safe" label from scouts, given how easy it is to picture a plug-and-play fit in a 6'8" sharpshooter, athletic finisher, smart/tough defender and sound decision-maker. 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. Status Signed UCLA 02/05/2020. 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. Hes eclipsing the 50-40-90 barrier with 53% shooting from the floor, 51% from the three-point line, and 90% from the free-throw line while simultaneously handing out 7.5 assist to just 2.8 turnovers and also grabbing 4.2 rebounds per game. 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 reasons for their failure may have been inherent to the whole project. Toronto Raptors: Keyonte George (Baylor, SG, Freshman). 18. Charlotte Hornets: Marcus Sasser (Houston, PG/SG, Senior). 25. 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. Remember Darren Collison? Jaylen Clark has given NBA teams plenty to be . 4. We began this years NBA Draft coverage by ascertaining exactly how things work behind the scenes. LeCroys vehicle had left the road and crashed into power poles and trees. 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. Jamiel Jam Liu, a team manager, found a larger bone on PetSmarts website before a support staff member went to buy it.
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