Making strides as a sophomore, Williams really turned the corner as a junior under Head Coach Herb Sendak averaging 18 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.2 assists over 34.8 minutes per game to earn All-WCC first team honors. D raft E xpress. 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]. 46. His scoring has gone down and his turnovers up. 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. SG. See the best remaining players on the draft board during the 2023 NBA Draft with Draftcast on ESPN. Defense wasnt always his top priority. He brings a similar mentality to his total floor game as he runs the floor and provides constant effort. 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. 19. 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 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. Orlando Magic: Jarace Walker (Houston, PF, Freshman). 1. Fit won't be an issue with whichever team wins the lottery. 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. Hawkins shooting has been convincing from an NBA scouting standpoint, given the elevation he gets on his shot and no hesitation. Jaylen Clark has really starred in his role so far this season at UCLA. Fans love mock draftsand big boards (click here to see Travis Branham's first big board)but theres a reason NBA front offices dont rank potential draft prospects this early in the season, because things change at such a rapid rate. Memphis Grizzlies: Julian Strawther (Gonzaga, SF, Junior). Numerous media reports also circulated this morning containing inaccurate information concerning the tragic events of Jan. 15, 2023. 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. 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. As a hybrid shooting guard-small forward, he spends less time guarding the ball than anticipating where it might be headed. Jamiel Jam Liu, a team manager, found a larger bone on PetSmarts website before a support staff member went to buy it. Hendricks combines both fearlessness challenging finishes and impressive foot speed guarding in space. Occasional flashes of self-creation, shot-making versatility and pick-and-roll scoring also hint at more paths to upside. 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. Coulibaly could pass on this draft and wait for a bigger role (and weaker 2024 class) after Victor Wembanyama heads to the NBA. Thats the game within a game between point guards.. Wembanyama is being used in every possible way for a bigas a post player, pick-and-pop shooter and ball-handler. First, he shines on the defensive end of the floor. With Clark, it's the sheer improvement I've seen offensively. He fights over screens, doesnt give up on plays, and uses his body effectively to defend multiple positions. 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. Select the players you wish to trade from the rosters below. The bone goes everywhere the team does, accompanying the Bruins this week to the Pacific Northwest. The performance was a reminder why he's a likely outlier who doesn't require the highest skill level to score or play-make. What would he do if Edney swiped at the ball a certain way? Despite questions about how well he'll be able to create for himself in the half court, scouts still buy his passing IQ, three-level shot-making and defense all translating. According to an exclusive report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Carter was at the scene of the crash but left when officers arrived. Clark was a four-star prospect and averaged 18.5 points per game as a senior at Etiwanda High School last. That list has continued to evolve as the college season has gone on, just as it does within an NBA front office. A lightly regarded prospect following his senior year at Perry High School (AZ), the Gilbert, Arizona native averaged 7.4 points and 1.8 assists per game as a true freshman carving out a role in the Broncos starting lineup in West Coast Conference play. 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. 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. Hes just everywhere, Edney said of Clark. Jordan Hawkins (Connecticut, SG/SF, Sophomore), Overlooked because of:Limited creation or versatility, Undervalued because of:Translatable/valued shot-making. Averaging 7.6 assists over Kentucky's last five games, Wallace is looking more confident with his playmaking. The most iconic shot in UCLA history by Tyus Edney with 4.8 seconds left in a 1995 March Madness game originated on a makeshift driveway court. SG. All teams missing the playoffs are in the Lottery, Teams with worse records get more chances at winning a top four pick (more ping pong ball combos), The 1st overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls, The 2nd overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls, The 3rd overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls, The 4th overall pick is awarded by a drawing of ping pong balls, Remaining lottery teams, sorted by record, fill out picks 5-14, Playoff teams, sorted by record, are assigned picks 15-30 - playoff seeds and outcomes have no impact, Random drawing decides who picks first between teams with same record, Tied lottery teams split their ping pong balls evenly, and any odd remainder and the better draft order position are given to the random drawing winner, Second round is ordered by record without playoff consideration, Second round ties are in reverse order of the teams' first round picks. 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. 9. 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. His shooting development is starting to look like a gamble worth taking, based on his 11-of-31 start on 3-pointers and the likelihood that his off-ball finishing, on-ball decision-making and defense can translate in a supporting role. Miami Heat: Brandin Podziemski (Santa Clara, PG/SG, Sophomore). 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. On the surface, Norchard Omier looks like a guy who shouldnt translate. About Jalen Green. 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. 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. 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". 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]. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Knicks): Jaylen Clark (UCLA, SG/SF, Senior) 30. But he has strengthened his case as a potential top-three prospect by showcasing more ball-handling and shiftiness into self-created drives, plus much improved finishing with touch, adjustments and body control. The game has seemingly slowed down for him enough to make necessary adjustments/counters in traffic. The big storyline toward the top of the draft is how NBA teams will feel about Alabama forward Brandon Miller being tied to a murder case. Indiana Pacers (via Rockets): Noah Clowney (Alabama, PF, Freshman). This mock draft order was based on NBA standings heading into Monday, February 27. Utah Jazz (via Timberwolves): Jalen Hood-Schifino (Indiana, PG/SG, Freshman). 20. Despite having already turned 23 years old, Peterson is becoming interesting with his ball-handling and creation flashes, shot-making versatility and passing (4.7 assists) at 6'9". The reasons for their failure may have been inherent to the whole project. Hes averaging 14.6 ppg (and 22.5 points per 40 minutes) despite receiving a combined 14 ball-screen and isolation possessions all season. RotoWire considers the best player values in Yahoo fantasy leagues for Friday's 10-game slate. 4 steals & 12 deflections in 22 minutes. Alongside the trophies, medals, plaques, certificates and awards the UCLA guard has accumulated over a career spanning numerous youth and high. 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. Still a limited creator and shooter, his game. Top Five. Lewis' lottery case is fading as he struggles to make shots and Pepperdine keeps losing. Look for his minutes at UCLA to increase and NBA scouts to start to take notice. Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kawhi Leonard, Anthony Davis and Brandon Ingram will play outsized roles in how their respective teams close the season. Kind of reminds me of Halliburton. Hes 6-foot-7, being utilized as a smallball five, and not switching defensively. A lot of Clarks steals come off trapping and double-teaming, his lively arms and feet making him tough to get around. Hes averaging three made 3-pointers in just 26 minutes per game, burying jumpers off spot-ups (47.1%) and screens (43.6 percent). About Jalen Suggs Jalen Suggs is an athletic guard with great competitive instincts who turned the corner in his lone collegiate season while helping Gonzaga to a National Championship appearance. Less than a month into the college season and weve already seen proof of that. Utah Jazz: Jett Howard (Michigan, SG/SF, Freshman). Teams may be wise to invest early and remain patient with the freshman guard, whose two-point shot-making and free-throw percentages (77.3) hint at room for shooting improvement and whose creativity and playmaking are already pluses. Overlooked because of:Scouts unfamiliarity, limited creation, Undervalued because of:NBA tools, valued archetype. He happily traded in gobs of hotel points and airline miles to return to cover UCLA basketball and football in the summer of 2016. 36. 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. San Antonio Spurs: Scoot Henderson (G League Ignite, PG, 2004). Showing solid vision, Williams leveraged the defensive attention he commanded this season as a passer finding cutters with impressive consistency. 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. In total, we identified 190 prospects in college basketball that NBA scouts might be interested in, and called it The Draftables. Jaylen Clark is the lone incoming freshman for UCLA men's basketball next season. I'd be happy to draft him anywhere outside the lottery and feel good about it. Completely out of Oregon's rotation, Ware will now have to sell himself strictly on potential and the brief flashes of shooting, post scoring, finishing and shot-blocking that he showed. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department secured an arrest warrant for Carter on Wednesday on misdemeanor charges of reckless driving and racing. The play of Brandon Miller, Nick Smith Jr.'s return and the Thompsons' upside may at least make the Spurs think before taking Henderson. Only a handful of major conference schools had offered Clark a scholarship, many others skeptical about his slowly developing offensive game. At 6-foot-5, he can move his feet, check smaller guards, and be. Jalen Pickett (born October 22, 1999) is an American college basketball player for the Penn State Nittany Lions of the Big Ten Conference. UCLA guard Jaylen Clarks ability to anticipate where a ball is headed with the use of his quick hands and active feet to take it away make him a defensive menace. Shooting 41.9 percent from three, Johnson has emerged as a three-level shot-maker and passing threat. New York Knicks (via Mavericks): Dariq Whitehead (Duke, SG/SF, Freshman). Ive just got to get a case, Clark said. Xavier guard Colby Jones is a standout passer and a clever finisher in the halfcourt set. 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. Denver Nuggets (via Thunder): Keyontae Johnson (Kansas State, SF, 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. Jaylen Clark has really starred in his role so far this season at UCLA. Averaging 19.9 points over Connecticut's last 11 games, Hawkins continues to look like one of the draft's most convincing shot-makers. 13. Overlooked because of:Lack of production, limited creation skill, shooting numbers, average athleticism, Undervalued because of:Physical tools, shot-making potential, valued archetype. Jaylen Clark should be playing himself onto Draft boards, more so with versatility and consistent impact plays than his 14.1 points per game. Portland Trail Blazers (via Knicks): Kobe Bufkin (Michigan, SG, Sophomore). Hes the nationsonly player with at least 25 3-pointers, 15 dunks and a block rate over 5%. Council's shooting (27.6 percent 3PT, 78.6 percent FT) shouldn't cause teams to write off his scoring potential. . 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. UCLA basketballs Hungry Dog Award for this season. He'll be deemed an easy fit and safe pick in the mid-to-late first round once the flashier creators and teenagers are off the board. Select the first team from the drop down menu. The kid who defended like crazy wasnt a hot college prospect by the time Cronin settled into his courtside seat inside a high school gym to see him play for the first time. 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. Choose at least two teams from the menus below to start your trade. Miller continues to shoot at a clip that once felt unsustainable: 42.4 percent on 7.2 three-point attempts per game. 11. 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. (Photo: Scott Wachter, USA TODAY Sports) On the surface, Dillon Mitchell looks like a no-brainer candidate to come back for his sophomore year. 22. 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. 35. 55. 58. 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 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. 52. 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. Cutting off the ball effectively as well, he proved to be more opportunistic than most high-volume pick and roll threats. 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. 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. Denver Nuggets (via MIA): Jaylen Clark (UCLA) 49. . Hes averaging almost 15 points per game, shooting 40% from behind the arc, grabbing over 7 rebounds, and blocking 1.7 shots per game. 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. Jaylen Clark DraftExpress Profile: scouting reports, videos, stats and logs. 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. 41. the roster featuring eventual NBA first-round draft picks . Atlanta Hawks: Brice Sensabaugh (Ohio State, SG/SF, Freshman). 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. 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. Boston Celtics (via Blazers): Jaime Jaquez Jr. (UCLA, SF/PF, Senior). Developing a familiarity for where teams liked to go with the ball, Collison would often beat intended recipients of passes to their spot. Outstanding defensive instincts pop first when watching Clark, whos averaging 2.7 steals per game by reading plays from off the ball. Its ultimate destination is already known, at least in Clarks mind. 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. 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. 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. 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. 48. Another strong showing from UCLAs Jaylen Clark last night. 21. Los Angeles Clippers: Coleman Hawkins (Illinois, PF, Junior). Tools and Resources Used by Real General Managers. 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. They start out by breaking down Albert's comparison between Jaylen Clark and NFL Hall of Fame safety Ed Reed. Here are the best prospects. Clarks father, Cornelius, warned him that hed never get to play if he didnt follow one rule. 8. 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 . LeCroy was taken to a hospital, where she died from the injuries sustained in the crash. 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In fact, he finished with 4 steals and 12 deflections.

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