According to a warrant for Morrow's arrest, he's facing charges of assault by strangulation, second-degree kidnapping and communicating threats. Just little stuff like that. 45. 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. Shooting remains a swing skill for Shannon, a 6'6" slasher and defender who has demonstrated improved shot-making and the ability to catch fire. Finally, UCLA's Jaylen Clark is my favorite . Clark was a four-star prospect and averaged 18.5 points per game as a senior at Etiwanda High School last. With some of the top NCAA prospects building steam, Thompson answered in the City Reapers' first game of Overtime's playoff semis, finishing with 20 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists while shooting 2-of-4 from three. Jaylen (@jayl7en) April 20, 2022 Clark plays strong defense and can be a force on the glass for the Bruins. 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. Washington Wizards: Ausar Thompson (Overtime Elite, SG/SF, 2003). Its well known in practice, like, if you want to give a dribble handoff, you dont go to his side, Jaquez said. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Beyond the production though, its the way his tools could potentially translate. 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. GS: Game Score created by John Hollinger with similarities to PER. 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. 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. 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. Note: There are only 58 picks in the 2023 NBA Draft with the Sixers and Bulls forfeiting their second-rounders. UConn guard Jordan Hawkins could be an undervalued prospect in the 2023 Draft class. 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. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) An arrest warrant was issued Wednesday for potential No. 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. 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. The Hungry Dog Award won by UCLAs Jaime Jaquez Jr. in 2020. 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. 60. 4 steals & 12 deflections in 22 minutes. 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. Choose at least two teams from the menus below to start your trade. 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. Nevertheless, NBA scouts are still expressing intrigue about how his versatile two-way tools could potentially translate. Memphis Grizzles (via Timberwolves): Jalen Pickett (Penn State, PG/SG, Senior). 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. He's a big time athlete with a rock solid frame, power and agility. Ive just got to get a case, Clark said. Select the fourth team from the drop down menu. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Friday's 10-game slate. Though he isn't the most explosive athlete, Hood-Schifino has showcased a convincing mix of creation feel by changing speeds, pull-up shooting and passing IQ for combo-guard offense. 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. 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. 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.. Everything else about it feels easy to buy, given his ball-handling and burst for creation, athletic finishing and speciality shot-making inside the arc. Taking a look at the numbers behind Nikola Jokic's historic season for the Nuggets. (Photo: Scott Wachter, USA TODAY Sports) On the surface, Dillon Mitchell looks like a no-brainer candidate to come back for his sophomore year. NBA coaches can think about using him on the ball to facilitate or off the ball as a cutter and dribble-handoff weapon. D raft E xpress. . On the surface, Norchard Omier looks like a guy who shouldnt translate. 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. Some scouts sound convinced that injuries have affected Whitehead's play. 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. Oklahoma City Thunder: Cam Whitmore (Villanova, SF, Freshman). 9. 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Taylor Hendricks is starting to generate NBA attention by checking a valued mix of boxes with his shot-making, defense and tools/athleticism. 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. SG. 12 UCLA dodge disaster in win over Arizona State Feb. 21, 2022 "The kid took off real quick and I kinda pulled on his arm and then went to swipe at the ball,". 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. 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. 1 to the Orlando . 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. 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). Shooting 41.9 percent from three, Johnson has emerged as a three-level shot-maker and passing threat. 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. 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. Then, we looked at five other prospects whose draft stock is trending in the right direction. 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. 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. Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (face) is available on Friday night versus 21. His game is unrefined but hes got all the tools to develop into a nice NBA player. At 6'8" and 225 pounds, Wilson has the physicality and tools to continue attacking, finishing and rebounding in the NBA. Orlando Magic: Jarace Walker (Houston, PF, Freshman). Jaylen Clark should be playing himself onto Draft boards, more so with versatility and consistent impact plays than his 14.1 points per game. Hes averaging three made 3-pointers in just 26 minutes per game, burying jumpers off spot-ups (47.1%) and screens (43.6 percent). He connected on just 33% of those looks last season though, and wasnt necessarily on the draft radar because of it. Select the second team from the drop down menu. Milwaukee Bucks: Mouhammed Gueye (Washington State, PF, Sophomore). Toronto Raptors: Keyonte George (Baylor, SG, Freshman). Through seven games at UCF though, hes undoubtedly shined and put himself on the NBA radar in the process. 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. 19. 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:athletic limitations, lack of self-creation, low-volume shooting, Undervalued because of:versatility/projected fit, two-way tools, improving shooting. Jaimes not going to have another one.. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. 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. 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. The 6-foot-5 junior has started in 25 games . Averaging 7.6 assists over Kentucky's last five games, Wallace is looking more confident with his playmaking. We are not making it all up in our heads, thinking well of Kris Dunn because we want to: he has real talents to bring, and a body that for the time being will allow him to use them. 13. 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 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. 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. 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). Golden State Warriors: Kris Murray (Iowa, PF, Junior). 24. The game has seemingly slowed down for him enough to make necessary adjustments/counters in traffic. 16. He picks his spots well to attack, and he uses his strength and off hand to convert around the basket. Jamiel Jam Liu, a team manager, found a larger bone on PetSmarts website before a support staff member went to buy it. 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. They start out by breaking down Albert's comparison between Jaylen Clark and NFL Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed. 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. The performance was a reminder why he's a likely outlier who doesn't require the highest skill level to score or play-make. I'd be happy to draft him anywhere outside the lottery and feel good about it. Outstanding defensive instincts pop first when watching Clark, whos averaging 2.7 steals per game by reading plays from off the ball. 27. 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. 38. San Antonio Spurs: Scoot Henderson (G League Ignite, PG, 2004). 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. 1 seed is still in play for UCLA. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Knicks): Jaylen Clark (UCLA, SG/SF, Senior) Its a Mick Cronin tradition going back to the coachs days in Cincinnati. 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. San Antonio Spurs (via Raptors): Jalen Wilson (Kansas, SF/PF, Junior). 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. Still a limited creator and shooter, his game doesnt scream upside, which is helping him look like a 2023 value pick wholl be available to Draft in the late first or second round. The Orlando forward played only 11 games this season after missing two years with a torn ACL. At 6'7", he has plenty of shot-making skill and improved creation ability for one-on-one scoring and secondary playmaking. He's just crossing off reasons to doubt him. The NBA has reached its midway point and the NBA Draft picture is starting to take shape after a busy trade deadline. 53. The reality is there are only four real contenders. According to an exclusive report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Carter was at the scene of the crash but left when officers arrived. Look for his minutes at UCLA to increase and NBA scouts to start to take notice. Overlooked because of:Syracuses record, shooting numbers, physical tools, Undervalued because of:creativity, versatility, shot-making, energy. 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. Wembanyama is being used in every possible way for a bigas a post player, pick-and-pop shooter and ball-handler. 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. 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. 1. 25. You play defense, his father told him, youre going to force your way onto the floor.. 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. https://t.co/U121NFDPe5 pic.twitter.com/plyPLYugo8. . All he had to do at that point was grab the ball. Jaylen Clark is making room for it in his mind. With Clark, it's the sheer improvement I've seen offensively. 3. First, he shines on the defensive end of the floor. 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. The reasons for their failure may have been inherent to the whole project. 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. Here are the best prospects.