Bio

Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia

School: Gonzaga

Class: Junior

Age: 22

Ht: 6’8″

Wt: 207

Wingspan: 6’8″

Vertical: 40.5″

Facts to Know

Transferred from San Jose State to Gonzaga in 2017, had 0 Power 5 offers out of high school
WCC Defensive Player of the Year, 3rd team All-American, and All-WCC 1st team in 2019
Jonied Shaq & David Robertson as only players with 35+ points and 5+ blocks in NCAA tournament game

Athleticism

Pros

Gets separation in the lane
Size to guard larger forwards
Good speed for a big guy
Excellent timing and instincts
Natural leaping ability

Cons

Lacks solid strength
Not enough length for position

Grade: A-

NBA Skills

Pros

Modern NBA defender
Can start and finish the break
Great offensive screen player
Plays within himself

Cons

Needs to improve jump shot
Struggles to guard 6’11+ players
Lacks creativity on offense

Grade: B+

Production

Pros

More blocks than missed FG
Led NCAA in defensive rating (82.9)
Led NCAA in field goal percentage (68.7)
Lock down defender (3.2 blocks 1.2 steals)
3 offensive rebounds per game

Cons

Minimal passing production
Not threat from 3 (26.7%)

Grade: A

Risk

Pros

Incredible effort on both sides
Very intelligent player
Will play his role
Defensive x-factor

Cons

4 total years in college
Questions about his position
Must add weight while maintaining quickness

Grade: B+

Overall

Clarke was left off everybody’s draft board before the season, but was able to flip the script with an all-around dominant junior season at Gonzaga. His athleticism will be his calling card in the league, and his offensive game holds potential for growth. Being 22 already is a negative because he will need to develop quickly in order to stick around.

Pro Comp: F Pascal Siakam (Toronto Raptors)

Prime Destinations: BOS, MIN, WAS

OVERALL Grade: B+