While Larsson has seen a bit of a recent statistical decline, one player who is clearly ascending inside the Arizona line-up is Kerr Kriisa. 26. UCLA coach Mick Cronin holds the Bruins Hungry Dog Award, which goes to the player with the most deflections defined as steals, blocks, tipped passes and loose balls collected at the end of the season. Scouts will buy his makes and firepower, which highlight translatable self-creation and shot-making versatility/range for takeover scoring. College Prospect Spotlight: UCLA's Jaylen Clark - NBA Draft Digest 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). Coulibaly could pass on this draft and wait for a bigger role (and weaker 2024 class) after Victor Wembanyama heads to the NBA. Xavier guard Colby Jones is a standout passer and a clever finisher in the halfcourt set. 32. Deep Dives: Jaylen Clark by No Ceilings NBA Draft 21. 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. Tools and Resources Used by Real General Managers. Top Five. He brings a similar mentality to his total floor game as he runs the floor and provides constant effort. Age (18) and a valued archetype will keep NBA teams patient with Rupert, a 6'6" wing who has a projectable shooting stroke and 7'3" wingspan for defense. 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. . 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. Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (face) is available on Friday night versus 24. He picks his spots well to attack, and he uses his strength and off hand to convert around the basket. He brings a similar mentality to his total floor game as he runs the floor and provides constant effort. Hesitation due to athletic limitations and Santa Clara's schedule is fading by the week. 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. Rising prospects such as Pepperdines Maxwell Lewis, Ohio States Brice Sensabaugh and Illinois Coleman Hawkins have ultimately become too well known to be considered sleepers anymore. 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. His 14.6 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per 40 minutes highlight NBA physical tools and activity. 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. The bald coach, in his first season at UCLA, wanted a stopper he could build his defense around. Jones' game doesn't scream upside, but his passing, shooting and defense does point to an easy-fit role player who can be used on or off the ball. Here are the best prospects. The most common categories were potential lottery picks, potential first round picks, potential second round picks, players who might be invited to the G League Elite Camp or Portsmouth Invitational, and finally, prospects who may have NBA potential down the road but are not ready this year. 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. Scouts should see translatable defense tied to his tools, foot speed, IQ, concentration, motor, recoveries and playmaking (3.2 steal percentage). Though Sasser has done little to improve his image as a point guard, NBA teams will still be after his shooting versatility and ability to generate his own perimeter offense. 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. Continuing to produce during conference play should help Hendricks secure a spot on teams first-round boards. There are still questions about his physical gifts and defense, but his sheer production on one of college basketballs best teams has gotten him on the radar. Ben Bolch has been a Los Angeles Times staff writer since 1999. 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. 52. Despite taking just 6.8 shots per game, Noah Clowney is building a strong NBA case with a valued mix of shooting, defense and finishing efficiency. The ACCPD revealed that investigators determined that alcohol impairment, reckless driving, speed, and racing were significant contributing factors in the crash. According to a warrant for Morrow's arrest, he's facing charges of assault by strangulation, second-degree kidnapping and communicating threats. 46. 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. 16. 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 . Los Angeles Clippers: Coleman Hawkins (Illinois, PF, Junior). Jaylen Clark is fulfilling a promise that has bolstered No. 12 UCLA 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. But at some point, one team is bound to bite on his shot-making. Developing a familiarity for where teams liked to go with the ball, Collison would often beat intended recipients of passes to their spot. General managers can safely ignore the lack of production and percentages for an 18-year-old with a 16.3% usage rate. Mintz isnt a likely rookie contributor in 2023-24, and there is also a decent chance hell be back at Syracuse for his sophomore season. Everything to know about charges against NFL Draft prospect Jalen Carter At the start of the NBA draft in June, the Oklahoma City Thunder had two missions:-- Get Chet Holmgren-- Get Jalen Williams. The five players with the most steals in UCLA history are all point guards, making Clark something of an outlier. UCLA guard Jaylen Clark is guarded by Arizona State forward Jalen Graham during the first half Monday at Pauley Pavilion. 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. 4 steals & 12 deflections in 22 minutes. Interest in Hood-Schifino had been growing for weeks, long before Saturday's 35-point eruption in Indiana's win over Purdue. Lately, he's answered key ones that popped up earlier in the season, when he struggled to convert around the basket. Jaylen Clarks explosiveness and intuitiveness make him among the top defenders on a UCLA team that often struggles in that department. 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. Jaylen Clark Stats, News, Bio | ESPN Kirby Smart statement on the police report concluding with misdemeanor arrest warrant issued against Jalen Carter: pic.twitter.com/12xd8cngZt, Seth Emerson (@SethWEmerson) March 1, 2023. B/R draft expert Jonathan Wasserman updates his mock draft following new developments. Hes averaging three made 3-pointers in just 26 minutes per game, burying jumpers off spot-ups (47.1%) and screens (43.6 percent). First, he shines on the defensive end of the floor. 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. Jaylen Clark should be playing himself onto Draft boards, more so with versatility and consistent impact plays than his 14.1 points per game. Look for his minutes at UCLA to increase and NBA scouts to start to take notice. It's been tougher to picture the upside lately with Filipowski, a non shot-blocker making 28.6 percent of his threes with 77 turnovers to 44 assists, but his inside-out scoring versatility for a 7-footer is still bound to create first-round interest. Scouts remain hesitant about Bates' athleticism, decision-making, defense and professionalism. Clark has really starred in his role so far this season at UCLA. 1 of 5. . Though it may require him to accelerate his pace or have the Bruins go on a deep postseason run, Clark can see it happening. . Nevertheless, NBA scouts are still expressing intrigue about how his versatile two-way tools could potentially translate. 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). Orlando Magic (via Bulls): Gradey Dick (Kansas, SF, Freshman). (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press) Some considered it the best. Hendricks combines both fearlessness challenging finishes and impressive foot speed guarding in space. Did his man prefer going to his left or right? 49. Less than a month into the college season and weve already seen proof of that. 2023 NBA Draft Big Board: Top 60 Prospect Rankings Here's a complete look at SI's first Big Board for the 2023 NBA draft, headlined by Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson. #12 Pick Jalen Williams looks to energize the Thunder with his Scoring ability. 1 seed is still in play for UCLA. Jaylen Brown Available Versus Brooklyn - NBA News | Fantasy Basketball The first and most obvious way in which he impacted the game was with his defensive energy, his ability to get steals and deflections, and ultimately help the Bruins generate their transition offense from their defense. He also finished with a team high 19 points and while there werent any signs of the long-range shooting that may ultimately be the key to a translatable offensive role, he was explosive in transition, physical off the dribble, and effective in the deep mid-range area. He just doesn't have consistent production in the NBL. Clark ended Thursday's 73-64 win over Stanford with 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 37 minutes. This mock draft order was based on NBA standings heading into Monday, February 27. With 59 assists to 29 turnovers, hes done an admirable job running the point. Los Angeles Lakers (via Pelicans): Cason Wallace (Kentucky, PG, Freshman). 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. Houston Rockets: Victor Wembanyama (Metropolitans 92, PF/C, 2004). Menu. NBA 2022 Draft Prospects | Jalen Williams | NBA.com 2022 NBA Draft Teams All Picks: 1-58 Trade Tracker News Video @NBADraft Full Draft Board 1 Round 1 ORL Paolo Banchero F 2 Round 1. His game is unrefined but hes got all the tools to develop into a nice NBA player. The Orlando forward played only 11 games this season after missing two years with a torn ACL. The Hungry Dog Award won by UCLAs Jaime Jaquez Jr. in 2020. There has been interest in Cissoko's potential versatility as a two-way playmaker and improved shot-maker, but there are also questions about whether he checks any one box with enough certainty. Jaylen Clark UCLA. This mock draft order was based on NBA standings heading into Monday, February 27. 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. Overlooked because of:Lack of production, limited creation skill, shooting numbers, average athleticism, Undervalued because of:Physical tools, shot-making potential, valued archetype. Ben Howland understands why that matters. His magnetic pull toward dimpled leather reminds Edney of Jason Kidd, the former California star who set the Pac-12 record with an absurd 110 steals during the 1992-93 season. He was breathing fire, Cronin said, from the time he saw me sitting in the front row.. 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. DraftExpress - Jaylen Clark DraftExpress Profile: Stats, Comparisons Theyve even worked on Clarks post-up moves. 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. If he is a reliable second or third scoring option while defending at a high level,. 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. There were a relatively wide range of opinions on Taylor Hendricks coming out of high school last year as some outlets had him as high as 54th in the country and others as low as 119th. Remember Darren Collison? 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] They start out by breaking down Albert's comparison between Jaylen Clark and NFL Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed. Scheierman possesses the proven shooting, passing IQ and enough defensive mobility for teams to picture a connector who won't need athleticism to be effective. 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. His off-the-dribble game and pull-up still need work, but at 6'5" with 80 made threes, including 21 off screens, his athleticism and off-ball shooting should help make him an easy fit in the NBA. UCLAs Jaylen Clark could be a valuable pick in the late first or early second round of the 2023 draft. Willock was pronounced dead at the scene, while offensive lineman Warren McClendon and recruiting staffer Tory Bowles were injured. Hes a big time athlete with a rock solid frame, power and agility. 35. 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. The first one was simpler; Holmgren wasn't going No. Clowney projects as a plus rebounder who adds value defensively with his mobility, motor and length. 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. SG. 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. 58. Utah Jazz: Jett Howard (Michigan, SG/SF, Freshman). 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. 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. Scouting Report: Jaylen Clark - Daily Bruin Hes also a very good perimeter rebounder. Wembanyama is being used in every possible way for a bigas a post player, pick-and-pop shooter and ball-handler. An arrest warrant was issued to Georgia defensive lineman and NFL Draft prospect Jalen Carter. 1 priority was already embedded in Clarks basketball DNA. 9. SG. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Duality underpins practically everything about the brief existence of the KD, Harden and Kyrie Nets. NBA Draft 2023 Best Remaining Players - ESPN Draftcast At 6-foot-5, he can move his feet, check smaller guards, and be versatile on the perimeter. Latest on UCLA Bruins guard Jaylen Clark including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 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. 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. But February was also a key month for a handful of players who made strong impressions and improved their stock. Otherwise, he relies on functional athleticism, mostly for transition finishing and defensive playmaking. Walsh's quickness to lock up, guard multiple positions and defend with intensity should sway NBA teams to remain patient with his shooting consistency and off-the-dribble development. Grabbing scouts' attention with a mix of three-level shot-making, ball-screen playmaking, finishing craft (72.0 percent at rim) and defense, Bufkin has entered the draft discussion. 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. 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. George has been erratic, though the inconsistency is more so a product of his particular shot selection and style of play. RotoWire names five under-the-radar players who could add value to your rosters as we approach fantasy playoffs. Jaime Jaquez Jr. enclosed the bones he won during Cronins first two seasons in Westwood in protective plastic cases. 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. Jalen Williams is a long, smooth small forward who turned a corner in his development as a junior at Santa Clara. You see, like, if you do something and he crosses over, now youre like, OK, thats his tendency, said Edney, whose 11 steals against George Mason in December 1994 remain a Pac-12 record. Select the fourth team from the drop down menu. Ive just got to get a case, Clark said. 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. Bleacher Report: Sleeper NBA Draft picks to watch in 2023 His versatility allowed him to roam the court like a free safety in football, anticipating passes that he either intercepted or tipped to tally another deflection in his pursuit of the deflections bone. Denver Nuggets (via Thunder): Keyontae Johnson (Kansas State, SF, Senior). 13. 20. Memphis Grizzles (via Timberwolves): Jalen Pickett (Penn State, PG/SG, Senior). 5. Jamiel Jam Liu, a team manager, found a larger bone on PetSmarts website before a support staff member went to buy it. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Friday's 10-game slate. 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. 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. See the best remaining players on the draft board during the 2023 NBA Draft with Draftcast on ESPN. 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. We will continue to keep you updated on this story once additional details are released and provided. But whichever team lands the No. Through seven games at UCF though, hes undoubtedly shined and put himself on the NBA radar in the process. 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. 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. 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. 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]. 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. A team will buy his offensive potential based on his flashes of three-point range, face-up skill and post-ups. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Despite concerns over his self-creation and shooting, scouts value Black's versatility and unteachable "knows how to play" intangibles. 4. Houston Rockets (via Clippers): Rayan Rupert (New Zealand Breakers, SG/SF, 2004). The following prospects are still in the early stages of their potential rises and arent considered lottery picks or necessarily top-20 prospects. Jaylen Clark 2023 Draft Profile | Tankathon NBA Home Mock Draft Big Board Compare Prospects Full Order More Jaylen Clark Team UCLA Year Junior Position Shooting Guard Height 6'5" Weight 205 lbs Age 21.38 yrs Draft Age 21.68 yrs Birthdate Oct 13, 2001 Nation USA Hometown Corona, CA High School Etiwanda High School Big Board 53rd STAT STRENGTHS Sleeper NBA Draft Picks to Watch in 2023 | News, Scores, Highlights Howard remains out with an ankle injury, though he's already shown enough shot-making for a 6'8" freshman to lock in top-20 interest. Select the third team from the drop down menu. 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.. Today, were examining five new players that have started to resonate with NBA scouts after not making the initial Draftables list. Lewis' lottery case is fading as he struggles to make shots and Pepperdine keeps losing. (Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images). Sacramento Kings: Bilal Coulibaly (Metropoliitans 92, SF, 2004). Despite weighing just 172 pounds, he takes contact well. Showing good instincts while hunting shots off the ball, he proved to be one of the more well-rounded, consistent offensive players on the west coast as a junior.