2014 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Jordan Clarkson



Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
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2014 NBA Draft Scouting Report: Jordan Clarkson


Position: Shooting Guard

Size: 6-5, 193

School: Missouri, Junior


Strengths:
  • Slasher
  • Ability to knife his way through the lane
  • Finishing at the rim
  • Creating his own shot
  • Awesome in transition
  • Three-point range
  • Can play either guard position
  • Great size for the NBA
  • Solid athleticism
  • Length helps him defensively and on the glass




  • Weaknesses:
  • Inconsistent outside shooter
  • Driving to his left
  • Not a true distributor when running the point
  • Needs to get stronger


  • Summary: After a solid two seasons at Tulsa, Clarkson really hit the national stage in his first year after transferring to Missouri. He has terrific size to be a guard at the NBA level, and his ability to play either the point or the two makes him a very attractive prospect. He has the potential to be a late-lottery pick.

    Player Comparison: Rodney Stuckey. Stuckey entered the league as a combo guard, but he has discovered his more natural position is playing more two than one. Like Clarkson, Stuckey is a scorer who his at his best off the bounce and struggles with consistently knocking down three-point shots.







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    2014 NBA Mock Draft


    2015 NBA Mock Draft


    2014 NBA Draft Prospect Rankings


    2014 NBA Draft Scouting Reports








    Written by Paul Banks of the Washington Times, and David Kay of the The Sports Bank.
    Send Paul an e-mail here: paulb05 AT hotmail DOT com.
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