Jaylen Clark
Updated on 6/28/23. Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.
Height: 6-5
Weight: 210
College: UCLA
Classification: Junior
Birthdate: 10/13/2001
2023 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 47
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
2023 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 53 by the Minnesota Timberwolves
Pros:
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Adequate playmaker
Solid rebounder for his size
Solid defender that can get steals
Solid athlete
Good motor
Cons:
Needs to improve his shooting
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Lacks an elite first step off the dribble
Can be too passive on offense
May be a bit undersized to play out on the wing
Will miss considerable time due to an Achilles injury
Summary:
Jaylen Clark is a strong, athletic swingman that had a good junior season at UCLA this year. He excels at making energetic hustle plays on both ends of the floor, but he will need to show that he can be a consistent outside shooter in games. Towards the end of this past season, Clark went down to an unfortunate Achilles injury. Currently, he projects to be a second round prospect for the 2023 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN Draft Profile
Sports Illustrated’s Article on Clark Out Due to An Achilles Injury
Games Scouted:
11/23/21 UCLA vs. Gonzaga
3/2/23 UCLA vs. Arizona State
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