Noah Clowney, freshman, Alabama
Measurables: 6-foot-10, 210 pounds, 18.9 years old
Statistics: 9.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.0 blocks
Here’s an archetype Blazers fans can get on board with – a 6-10, long, versatile, switchable defender who also has a chance to be a really good rebounder. Sounds like all the ingredients head coach Chauncey Billups wants in his bigs.
Clowney’s hustle and energy only make his defense better. He can play in different systems, guard multiple positions, and can switch pick and rolls.
Offensively, he’s already a good screen-and-roll player and looks fluid and skilled enough to possibly turn into a pick-and-pop threat with range. Possibly is a key word there, though.
He’s also super skinny and not ready to bang with NBA big men down low, but he does work hard to box out and get his long arms on rebounds.
Noah Clowney switches on to a guard, quickly slides his feet, and then blocks the layup. He gets defensive stops all over the floor like this every game.
— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnorNBA) January 12, 2023
And he's shooting 34.8% from 3 on the season (43.8% after starting 2 for 16).
Future first-rounder. Potential lottery pick. pic.twitter.com/gEjZPOrEjG
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