Physically, with a frame that should be able to add 15 lbs over the next few seasons, he’s an ideal NBA prospect.Third, and something I believe is truly important in draft prospects, he pops off the screen. McDaniels was a five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2019 class. That means he’s got some experience as a perimeter defender, rather than having to unlearn tendencies as an out of position rim defender.Without certainty that McDaniels will be a productive NBA defender, and lacking an NBA ready offensive game, there’s no doubt the team that drafts the Washington freshman will be taking a gamble and will have to show patience as they won’t get a difference-maker right away.However, with McDaniels’ physical tools, and semi-regular flashes of brilliance, there’s little question he’s worthy of a first-round selection.McDaniels offers the Jazz elite size and athleticism for a wing in the NBA, and that’s something the team desperately lacks. Every NBA team is trying to load up on multi-positional defenders that can defend anywhere from the perimeter to the paint, and switch on to any defensive assignment.Based on size alone, McDaniels should be able to do it. Truthfully, the impact of the two may cancel each other out. Regardless, owning the First, some oddities about this draft. During his lone season at Washington, McDaniels flashed the ability to score at all three levels, though his shooting percentages left something to be desired. Washington Huskies wing Jaden McDaniels (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) That isn’t to say McDaniels couldn’t become a complementary ball-handler in time, but he won’t enter the league as developed at his size as more highly touted combo forwards like Ingram and Jayson Tatum. Washington is predominantly a zone defensive team, meaning the amount of film available from McDaniels as a freshman in man to man defense is extremely limited. That includes some semblance of a floater, hinting at better touch than his percentages would suggest.Finally, on the offensive side of the ball, McDaniels is an aggressive finisher at the rim, trying to finish over and through opposing defenders in the paint, and he does so with success. Jaden McDaniels is a talented, athletic combo forward that has a variety of skills that may prove to be useful at the next level. McDaniels is a full 6’9 with long arms and legs that look the part of an NBA player. Jaden is a natural wing who can play some at the 4 position as well. Jaden's older brother Jalen was drafted by the Charlotte Hornets with a second-round pick in 2019. If they aren’t doing it at the college level, don’t wait for it to happen at the next level.Really enjoyed breaking down film w/ potential lottery pick Jaden McDaniels.

Paul George comes to mind as a player that coasted through much of his college career but transformed into a near superstar once he was playing among superior talent. Jaden McDaniels: 6’9, 200 lbs Wing – Fr – UW 13 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 40% FG/33% 3p/76% FT. Pros: The first thing that pops out about McDaniels is his incredible length. Playing hard is a skill that translates at the NBA level and makes up for a lack of talent elsewhere (think undrafted Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Lu Dort). The team that drafts him will be swinging for the upside, knowing there’s a chance it doesn’t pan out, or that it takes a while to develop.All the tools are there and he’s got rare athletic ability for 6-10 player but at this point it’s mostly about potential, since the production hasn’t been great.Jaden is very thin, light and lacking strength. The draft currently is scheduled for October 16, though the odds of it occurring on that exact date feel like a coin-toss. The freshman knocked down just McDaniels shows promise using his elite length from the midrange pulling up over smaller shooters the way the best forwards in the NBA can (think Paul George, Brandon Ingram, and Kevin Durant). He can shoot over the top of most guards and wings and he can also take the defender to the rim, using his long strides to gain separation.In his one season at Washington he shot only 40.5% from the field and 33.9% form downtown so he’s far from a finished product but he definitely passes the eye test with his offensive prowess. Jalen played 16 games last season and was a rather effective power forward off the bench. Some players with his length and athleticism appear to be out of control, especially with such long leavers, but that’s rarely the case with McDaniels. Others, like the aforementioned Wiggins, never learn to compete at a high level and wind up in an endless cycle of tantalizing highs and disappointing lows.Despite having strong body control for a player his size, he fouled out of more than 25 percent of his games as a freshman. McDaniels is a full 6’9 with long arms and legs that look the part of an NBA player. Now, they prepare for the next set of offseason opportunities to improve the roster, namely the NBA draft and free agency, which are tentatively set for mid-October.

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