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From ESPN plus. Claxton listed as a "riser" after the combine.
Nic Claxton | F/C | Georgia
Entering the combine with first-round potential, the 6-foot-11 big man showed enough flashes on both ends to garner interest in that range, making for a tough decision on whether to return to a Georgia team that brings in a stellar recruiting class and a potential No. 1 pick in the 2020 draft in Anthony Edwards.
Despite finishing with just seven points in 42 minutes on 3-of-8 shooting from the field and a head scratching 0-of-7 from the free throw line, Claxton blocked 11 shots, corralled four steals, switched on the perimeter seamlessly, knocked down an open spot 3 and measured out really well (7-foot-2½ wingspan and a 9-foot-2 standing reach, resembling a young Anthony Randolph, physically). While intriguing, Claxton proved that he is still more prospect than player. He is not overly physical on the defensive glass, with a thin, narrow lower body. He struggles to defend more aggressive bigs in the post, and he is a blank canvas offensively, with little in his scoring arsenal and questionable on-court decision-making.
With that said, his defensive agility, shot-blocking instincts and ability to knock down an occasional 3 and push in transition give him great upside. Scouts are intrigued by his modern fit on the defensive end of the floor. For a team that is willing to be patient with him, he could make sense in the late first round or early second round. Likely to spend a lot of time in the G League next season, Claxton could certainly boost his stock to top-10 status by returning for his junior season, especially with a reloaded Bulldogs team and the NBA eyeballs that Edwards brings. -- Schmitz
Im hearing Clax is being advised to go back to school to work on his shooting abilities
benefits both sides. clax will be a lottery pick next year
Rodney Howard is visiting this weekend
Howard has said he has noticed Claxton went from "pre Crean" 3.9pts/gm, to his second year under Crean, becoming a potential 1st round NBA pick. I think he commits to the Dawgs on Sunday.
they also went to the same school
You hearing any rumours on filling that final spot? Sure wish Crean could bring in a big grad transfer.
Georgia just added a 3 ⭐️ PF for 2019. Nice late addition. Played for Mokan Elite in EYBL this past summer, who won the Peach Jam
His game looks similar to 4 star Christian Brown, and since UGA is his only high major offer, he could be called a "poor man's C. Brown." Practice scrimmages would be worth a ticket to watch.
Good that he gets on campus sooner rather than later. Won’t see too much playing time, but he will be sharpened by playing in practices against his teammates.
Peake, even at 6'7, is an inside banger. So he could see some court action if the other freshman forwards aren't tough enough, yet. What will set him back though, is missing the summer conditioning drills the staff is putting the team thru, outside in the brutal Summer heat .