Jaylen Clark
No. 0 – Minnesota Timberwolves | |
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Position | Shooting guard |
League | NBA |
Personal information | |
Born | Riverside, California, U.S. | October 13, 2001
Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | |
College | UCLA (2020–2023) |
NBA draft | 2023: 2nd round, 53rd overall pick |
Selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves | |
Playing career | 2023–present |
Career history | |
2023–present | Minnesota Timberwolves |
2023–present | →Iowa Wolves |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Stats at NBA.com | |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
Jaylen Bryce Clark
Early life and high school career
Clark was born in
College career
In his
As a sophomore in 2021–22, Clark missed six games in January and February due to multiple concussions. Playing off the bench, he was named to the Pac-12 All-Defensive Team.[16] He averaged 6.7 points and 3.8 rebounds in 18.1 minutes per game.[17][18] In the nine games in which he played 20 or more minutes, Clark averaged 11.4 points and 5.6 rebounds.[19] In February, during a three-game span versus Washington State, Washington, and Arizona State, he averaged 19.7 points, making 3 of 8 on 3-pointers, and added 8.3 rebounds and 2.7 steals.[4][16] According to UCLA head coach Mick Cronin, "With consistent minutes, you’re going to see him produce a lot more on the offensive end".[16]
Clark became a full-time
Professional career
Minnesota Timberwolves (2023–present)
Clark was selected by the
Career statistics
GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
College
Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
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2020–21 | UCLA | 31 | 0 | 9.0 | .500 | .200 | .750 | 2.4 | .2 | .1 | .2 | 2.5 |
2021–22 | UCLA | 29 | 6 | 18.1 | .506 | .259 | .542 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | .2 | 6.7 |
2022–23 | UCLA | 30 | 29 | 30.5 | .481 | .329 | .698 | 6.0 | 1.9 | 2.6 | .3 | 13.0 |
Career | 90 | 35 | 19.1 | .490 | .302 | .661 | 4.1 | 1.0 | 1.3 | .2 | 7.4 |
Source:[34]
References
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- ^ "Wishing a very Happy Birthday to Bruins' guard Jaylen Clark!". UCLA Men's Basketball. October 13, 2022. Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ Hollinger, John (January 23, 2023). "Hollinger: Suns' Jae Crowder trade dilemma; Grizzlies' and Pacers' deadline decisions". The Athletic. Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
Finally, Clark is at a point where his age starts to work against him since he's already a junior, albeit a relatively young one who won't turn 22 until October.
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- ^ "Former Etiwanda High School star Jaylen Clark helps UCLA achieve thrilling 80-79 victory". Fontana Herald News. February 22, 2021. Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
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- ^ Bolch, Ben (January 19, 2021). "Jaylen Clark could be just what UCLA's sagging defense needs". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
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- ^ a b Bolch, Ben (June 9, 2021). "Honestly, UCLA's basketball recruits crave the truth about reaching their potential". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
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- ^ a b c d Bolch, Ben (April 2, 2023). "Jaylen Clark becomes UCLA's first Naismith defensive player of the year winner". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 2, 2023.
- ^ a b c Davis, Seth (September 14, 2022). "The questions at UCLA, where Amari Bailey and a studded freshman class bring hope". The Athletic. Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Borzello, Jeff (March 9, 2023). "Sources: UCLA's Jaylen Clark (Achilles) out for rest of season". ESPN. Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Cobb, David (March 8, 2023). "Jaylen Clark injury: UCLA guard out for season after hurting Achilles as Bruins lose key defender". CBS Sports. Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ Rothstein, Jon (November 9, 2022). "The Breakfast Buffet: Louisville's brutal opener, Jaylen Clark, Kansas may not be traditional Kansas". College Hoops Today. Archived from the original on March 11, 2023. Retrieved March 11, 2023.
- ^ a b c Thompson, Scott (March 8, 2023). "UCLA loses starting guard for March Madness with Achilles injury: reports". Fox News. Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ Fattal, Tarek (November 10, 2022). "UCLA hosts Long Beach State with Jaylen Clark as a not-so-secret weapon". Los Angeles Daily News. Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ Brooks, Matt (March 29, 2024). "Nuggets host Timberwolves with chance at clinching playoff spot". NBA.com. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ a b Bolch, Ben (March 11, 2023). "UCLA falls to Arizona in Pac-12 title game, hurting chances for a No. 1 NCAA seed". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ Bolch, Ben (March 12, 2023). "March Madness: UCLA's seniors ready for their last chance to dance". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 13, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Bolch, Ben (March 29, 2023). "UCLA's Jaylen Clark declares for the NBA draft despite serious leg injury". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
- ^ Bolch, Ben (March 23, 2023). "Jubilation turns into heartbreak as UCLA loses to Gonzaga again in NCAA tournament". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2023.
- ^ a b c d Koons, Zach (March 8, 2023). "UCLA's Jaylen Clark Out for Season With Achilles Injury, per Report". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Sweeney, Kevin (March 8, 2023). "Jaylen Clark's Season-Ending Injury Is a Crushing Blow to UCLA's Title Hopes". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- ^ "2022-23 Pac-12 Men's Basketball All-Conference honors and Annual Performance Awards, presented by Nextiva" (Press release). Pac-12 Conference. March 7, 2023. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
- ^ Fattal, Tarek (June 22, 2023). "NBA draft: UCLA's Jaime Jaquez Jr. goes to Heat at No. 18 overall". Los Angeles Daily News. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ "Timberwolves Sign Jaylen Clark to Two-Way Contract". NBA.com. July 7, 2023. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ Hine, Chris (July 7, 2023). "Timberwolves overcome slow start in 102-88 victory over New Orleans Pelicans in summer league". Star Tribune. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- ^ "Timberwolves' Jaylen Clark: Heads to G League for rehab". CBS Sports. March 30, 2024. Retrieved March 30, 2024.
- ^ "Jaylen Clark College Stats". Sports Reference. Archived from the original on March 14, 2023. Retrieved March 14, 2023.