At seasons end, it goes home with whomever leads the team in being the biggest pest, instantly becoming a prized possession. 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. Thats steal territory for a 6-foot-10, three-and-D forward with room to add more shot versatility. 5. Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (face) is available on Friday night versus One of college basketballs best defenders. Note: There are only 58 picks in the 2023 NBA Draft with the Sixers and Bulls forfeiting their second-rounders. Willock was pronounced dead at the scene, while offensive lineman Warren McClendon and recruiting staffer Tory Bowles were injured. There is no question in my mind that when all of the facts are known that I will be fully exonerated of any criminal wrongdoing.. 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. 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. 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. Hes the nationsonly player with at least 25 3-pointers, 15 dunks and a block rate over 5%. . A change of scenery for the World Cup Qualifiers didn't throw off Wembanyama, who went for 22 points, 17 rebounds and six blocks in France's win over Czech Republic. He brings a similar mentality to his total floor game as he runs the floor and provides constant effort. 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. His scoring has gone down and his turnovers up. 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. 16. There will ultimately be NBA teams who put extra stock into predraft scouting, when Whitehead flashed more self-creation for three-level scoring and athleticism in transition at Montverde. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Knicks): Jaylen Clark (UCLA, SG/SF, Senior) Judah Mintzs poor 3-point numbers and Syracuses bad losses have kept his Draft buzz in check. First, he shines on the defensive end of the floor. 24) powered a Santa Clara team that finished 21-12 and reached the NIT in 2021-22. Charlotte Hornets: Marcus Sasser (Houston, PG/SG, Senior). Both coaches favored forcing players toward the baseline and used similar help rotations. Portland Trail Blazers: Taylor Hendricks (UCF, PF, Freshman). 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). Overall, its far from a sure thing, but hes someone who most scouts are saying they intend to track. Scouts will buy his makes and firepower, which highlight translatable self-creation and shot-making versatility/range for takeover scoring. 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). Utah Jazz (via 76ers): Ricky Council IV (Arkansas, SG/SF, Junior). 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. 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. 2. Charlotte Hornets: Brandon Miller (Alabama, SF, Freshman). 10. They were a massive disappointment, yes, but also so transcendent for brief moments. Atlanta Hawks: Jordan Walsh (Arkansas, SF/PF, Freshman). After being one of best reserves in the. He just scored a season-high 25 points against Tulsa on Sunday, showcasing more creation from the post and short corners. While he did much of his heavy lifting scoring the ball, his improvement as a passer and off ball threat gives him promising versatility. 26. He appears on the right path toward developing into a stretch-4, pick-and-pop big man. About Jalen Green. 33. Coming up with more rebounds and steals some nights than others, Williams has room to be a more consistent factor off the ball as he showed good instincts in spurts. This mock draft order was based on NBA standings heading into Monday, February 27. 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. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. At the start of the NBA draft in June, the Oklahoma City Thunder had two missions:-- Get Chet Holmgren-- Get Jalen Williams. A lot of Clarks steals come off trapping and double-teaming, his lively arms and feet making him tough to get around. 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. 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. Ben Howland understands why that matters. Some scouts sound convinced that injuries have affected Whitehead's play. Despite concerns over his self-creation and shooting, scouts value Black's versatility and unteachable "knows how to play" intangibles. 41. He's been too streaky to trust the shooting, and his decision-making remains shaky, but his special athletic ability, defensive court coverage and creation flashes deserve to buy him time when it comes to his shot-making development. Over the last few summers, Collison worked with Clark at a training facility in Irvine, developing all aspects of his game. We will continue to keep you updated on this story once additional details are released and provided. 56. Lately, he's answered key ones that popped up earlier in the season, when he struggled to convert around the basket. Ben Bolch has been a Los Angeles Times staff writer since 1999. NBA coaches can think about using him on the ball to facilitate or off the ball as a cutter and dribble-handoff weapon. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Oklahoma City Thunder: Cam Whitmore (Villanova, SF, Freshman). Jaylen Clark has really starred in his role so far this season at UCLA. Select the second team from the drop down menu. Los Angeles Lakers: Kel'el Ware (Oregon, C, Freshman). 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. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) An arrest warrant was issued Wednesday for potential No. Being relentless to the extent that he is, earning himself the nickname the Man of Steal, Clark pointed out that this bone should be his third as a Bruin. 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. The play of Brandon Miller, Nick Smith Jr.'s return and the Thompsons' upside may at least make the Spurs think before taking Henderson. The bald coach, in his first season at UCLA, wanted a stopper he could build his defense around. Jaylen Clark. 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. We spoke to representatives from ten of the most successful front offices in the NBA and they all dished, anonymously, on their process. . 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. Memphis Grizzlies: Malcolm Cazalon (Mega MIS, SG, 2001). All content 2000-2023 RealGM, L.L.C. 40. 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. 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. He now has the type of off-ball offense and defensive tools NBA teams can picture translating. Versatile with an ability to get his hands on a ton of balls. Jeremy Woo Dec. 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. 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. 11. Occasional flashes of self-creation, shot-making versatility and pick-and-roll scoring also hint at more paths to upside. 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. Only a handful of major conference schools had offered Clark a scholarship, many others skeptical about his slowly developing offensive game. Averaging 19.9 points over Connecticut's last 11 games, Hawkins continues to look like one of the draft's most convincing shot-makers. UCLA guard Jaylen Clark is guarded by Arizona State forward Jalen Graham during the first half Monday at Pauley Pavilion. Utah Jazz: Jett Howard (Michigan, SG/SF, Freshman). He was breathing fire, Cronin said, from the time he saw me sitting in the front row.. 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. 12. He brings a similar mentality to his total floor game as he runs the floor and provides constant effort. Miller has been productive in the G League by tapping into his mobility, face-up agility and rim running. 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. 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. 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. According to a warrant for Morrow's arrest, he's facing charges of assault by strangulation, second-degree kidnapping and communicating threats. 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. 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. 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. 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 connected on just 33% of those looks last season though, and wasnt necessarily on the draft radar because of it. 55. Stats courtesy of Synergy Sports and Sports Reference. 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. 22. Orlando Magic: Jarace Walker (Houston, PF, Freshman). B/R draft expert Jonathan Wasserman updates his mock draft following new developments. He picks his spots well to attack, and he uses his strength and off hand to convert around the basket. Developing a familiarity for where teams liked to go with the ball, Collison would often beat intended recipients of passes to their spot. LeCroy was taken to a hospital, where she died from the injuries sustained in the crash. 9. 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. 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. If he can sustain what weve seen so far for the rest of the season, he could end up being a surprise one-and-done candidate. 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. 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. 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. You play defense, his father told him, youre going to force your way onto the floor.. His effectiveness continues to fluctuate in a spot-up role for Duke, though he is shooting an impressive 40.7 percent from three. 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 lack of perceived scoring upside could ultimately allow the freshman to be on the board for teams in the 20s. Mintz continues to stand out during Syracuse's down year, earning fans with his creativity, mid-range shot-making, aggressiveness at the rim, playmaking and defensive energy. Miami Heat: Brandin Podziemski (Santa Clara, PG/SG, Sophomore). 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. 6. GS: Game Score created by John Hollinger with similarities to PER. 48. Collison relied heavily on hours of film study with UCLA coach Ben Howland. 32. If you dont guard anybody, Cronin said, youre not going to play.. Jaylen Clark should be playing himself onto Draft boards, more so with versatility and consistent impact plays than his 14.1 points per game. Hawkins shooting has been convincing from an NBA scouting standpoint, given the elevation he gets on his shot and no hesitation. 37. 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. Coulibaly could pass on this draft and wait for a bigger role (and weaker 2024 class) after Victor Wembanyama heads to the NBA. 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. 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. Clark is an intriguing long-term prospect who has a chance to be special. Its well known in practice, like, if you want to give a dribble handoff, you dont go to his side, Jaquez said. 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. The performance was a reminder why he's a likely outlier who doesn't require the highest skill level to score or play-make. San Antonio Spurs: James Nnaji (Barcelona, C, 2004). And I was like, Yeah! 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. 38. 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. We began this years NBA Draft coverage by ascertaining exactly how things work behind the scenes. 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. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Warriors): Terrence Shannon Jr. (Illinois, SF, Senior). (B/R) With conference play underway, were bound to see a handful of under-the-radar NBA prospects start to creep their way up Draft boards. 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. 53. (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press) Some considered it the best. Boston Celtics (via Blazers): Jaime Jaquez Jr. (UCLA, SF/PF, Senior). Clowney projects as a plus rebounder who adds value defensively with his mobility, motor and length. 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. . Hometown Corona, Calif. School Etiwanda High School. The longer this streak of consistent shooting lasts, the more convincing hes going to look as a Swiss army knife prospect. With 41- and 32-point games in mid-February, Pickett has seemingly become too effective with his shot-making and passing for teams to worry about his age or athleticism in the second round. Seeing the smallish bone his team had been using earlier this season, Cronin asked for a bigger one. 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. 2 Connecticut. The reality is there are only four real contenders. 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] Latest on UCLA Bruins guard Jaylen Clark including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Heres everything to know about the charges hes facing. Los Angeles Clippers: Coleman Hawkins (Illinois, PF, 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. 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. 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. 52. 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. A significant rise in playing time as a junior has ensured a breakthrough. #12 Pick Jalen Williams looks to energize the Thunder with his Scoring ability. 50. Hes averaging almost 15 points per game, shooting 40% from behind the arc, grabbing over 7 rebounds, and blocking 1.7 shots per game. Averaging 0.79 points per pull-up jump shot [53rd percentile] he often used the threat of his jumper to help himself get downhill. Portland Trail Blazers (via Knicks): Kobe Bufkin (Michigan, SG, Sophomore). UConn guard Jordan Hawkins could be an undervalued prospect in the 2023 Draft class. Wembanyama is being used in every possible way for a bigas a post player, pick-and-pop shooter and ball-handler. He creates separation for himself with counters, timing and bounce. Hes not just a stopper on that end though, hes also a playmaker with 2.7 steals per game. Jaylen Clark's defense has helped No. At 6'8" and 225 pounds, Wilson has the physicality and tools to continue attacking, finishing and rebounding in the NBA. After a strong start to the season, Pelle Larsson hasnt put up especially big numbers in his last three games. Status Signed UCLA 02/05/2020. Sacramento Kings: Zach Edey (Purdue, C, Senior). 1 NFL. 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. Hes just everywhere, Edney said of Clark. Unlike Smith and Sasser, Miles makes his teammates better. 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.