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Alabama
Noah Clowney

Alabama

Freshman
HT/WT/WS6' 10", 205lbs
Age19

PTS

9.8
  

AST

0.8
  

REB

7.9
  

FG%

48.6
 
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Leif Thulin
u/pistoleif

#18

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Noah Clowney: 6’10” 210 lbs 18.9 years old Freshman, Alabama 9.8 ppg, 7.9 rpg, 0.8 apg, 0.9 bpg, 0.6 spg 48.6% fg%, 28.3% 3%, 64.9% ft%

Overview: Noah Clowney is a highly productive player without the counting stats to support it who has a very coveted role in the NBA. Clowney played the stretch 4 in college but I believe him to be a 5 capable of playing the 4 with the ability to defend multiple positions, rebound, stretch the floor and play without the ball while still making an impact. Clowney also demonstrated impressive coordination with the ball and as a roller. Clowney can hang his hat on his rebounding and defensive chops but there is an upside that he could be a true spacer in the NBA making 38.5% of 3’s after beginning the year 2 of 16. Clowney rebounds exceptionally, is a good athlete who can guard on the perimeter and near the rim. That is a guy who can star in a desirable role for many teams who I expect to be taken in the top 20.

Strengths: 6’10” 7’2” wingspan and was productive on the best team in college basketball in a role. Super coordinated for size. Able to protect the rim and slide on the perimeter. Able to step away and make 3’s and put the ball on the floor to drive closeouts. Excellent rebounder! Good rim finisher. Could be a very good roll/ dive man Experience pulling 3’s. 2.1 offensive rebounds per game. 67% shooter around rim. 38.5% from 3 after beginning the year 2 of 16. Weaknesses: Not super strong. Finishing through contact. Shot 47% of all his attempts from 3 (he played out of position) Can be moved on the block. Poor FT shooter.


Analysis done by @pistoleif. View their full  draft big board and scouting reports here.
Brett Bischel
u/brettbischel

#12

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----Age:18.9 / Fr ↑
Minutes:25.4
Pts:9.8
Reb:7.9 (11.2 per36) ↑
Ast:0.8
Blk:0.9
Stl:0.6
TO:1.3
PF:2.5
PER:18.6
ORat:116.7
DRat:89.8 ↑
3pt:28.3% ↓
2pt:66.9% ↑
FT:64.9% ↓

  • #36 NCAA Defense Rating (89.8)

  • Alabama went 31-6 in 2022-23, and lost in the 3rd round of the NCAA Tournament (#1 seed).

  • Did not participate in NBA pre-draft combine.


Analysis done by @brettbischel. View their full  draft big board and scouting reports here.
DEVIN CARTER
u/mrdraft

#32

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Bio: Alabama, July 14, 2004 (18), 6’10”, 210 lb, Forward/Big

Stats:

Strengths:

  • Has showed shooting potential

  • Chases down shots

  • Fluid athlete

Weaknesses:

  • Needs to add weight

  • Handle needs refinery

  • May struggle to create shots right away

Rundown:

This is a dude that immediately will draw attention with his size, athleticism, and nasty defensive highlights. His timing on shot blocking is beautiful, which allows him to switch onto nearly every position. Most likely, he won’t be a self shot creator with a somewhat crude handle. However, he has definitely shown many flashes of that ability. Clowney is probably a long term project, but drafting him could pay big dividends.

Shades of: Jaden McDaniels


Analysis done by @mrdraft. View their full  draft big board and scouting reports here.
Generic Person
u/amfueg0367

#28

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Noah is a superfluid big that fits the modern game really well. He moves his feet really well on both ends of the floor. The motor on him is really good and he’s always moving with energy. He shifts around the court constantly looking to contest and deter shots, which comes easy for him and his stretchy length. He gets back up for multiple swats at the ball and has shown a lot of determination to win. His 7’2” wingspan and leaping ability have the capability of getting up there with anybody and he’s perpetually willing to try to do so. His court awareness is exceptional for his age. Noah tries his hardest to be exceptionally versatile in switching. He’s very intelligent when changing assignments and lets little breathing room between coverages. He has a knack for dropping in for weak-side coverage blocks when needed. The ability to relocate is real as he watches over the whole court. He doesn’t bite too hard on guys coming in on him. His stance on the perimeter is strong while keeping it loose enough to move effectively. There is plenty of length and shot-blocking skill present but he can get pushed around. He does need to add a bit of strength if he wants to handle bigger players as he’s already struggling with this occasionally in college. It would be nice to have another big that can handle the larger matchups and I think that they could coexist nicely due to Noah’s fluidity. He rebounds decently well. His vision is apparent in the way he tries to track where the ball goes. Offensively he plays just as much of a varied role. He’s great as a finisher in the pick and roll works well as an effective lob threat, and scores efficiently off second-chance opportunities. He has shown that he can score in any type of way that you would need from a big man today. He has displayed some advanced shooting touch for his size, the subpar shooting numbers might suggest otherwise but he was a reliable option from outside for the majority of the season. He started off the year really hot which is what initially propelled him into draft talks but around the middle of the season was when he froze. He missed over twenty straight threes which caused his percentage to take a nosedive but if you exclude that stretch from his sample size then you can see that he was fairly adept from behind the arc. Using him in pick-and-pops as a shooter that can set screens could work very well. His free throw percentage wasn’t very alluring but I believe in his shooting from outside as a catch-and-shoot threat on a smaller volume long term. Alabama had him as a starter but he wasn’t fully utilized as an offensive weapon. His more versatile skill set could be far more valuable in the league as it’s a trait that a lot of high-level teams covet to add to their rotation. Having a big that can step out to be a spot-up shooter is key for playoff runs and crunch time as you need five players on the floor that can space out and act as threats from outside. On the inside, he struggles with his physical strength when trying to score but he has advanced post skills and the tenacity to push through opponents. He’s a gritty player that throws his length around to somewhat finesse the larger defenders. He has ambidextrous finishing skills and should translate well as he has a soft touch around the rim which when paired with the long strides he takes around the basket, makes him deadly as an attacker and slasher. His motor is not only the half-court but in transition, it should be an effective weapon. He runs the floor well in the fast break despite not being as fast as some guards and forwards. He won’t slow down the pace of a team's offense and should be able to maintain the speed of the quicker players on the team. His speed and fluidity is his most valuable asset and as his skill set develops and cools down he should be one of the most versatile and capable big men in the league. He’s one of the youngest players in the draft and is already learning how to contribute at a high level for one of the best teams in the country.


Analysis done by @amfueg0367. View their full  draft big board and scouting reports here.
PaoloOwnsYou
u/PaoloOwnsYou

#27

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Noah Clowney had a good season with Alabama to help raise his draft stock. He's a mobile big with floor-spacing potential thanks to good form and mechanics. He has great agility for his size as well as good hops, making him a good shot blocker. He's a bad free throw shooter.


Analysis done by @PaoloOwnsYou. View their full  draft big board and scouting reports here.
Ben Mackoff
u/benmackoff2

#32

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ah Clowney- Alabama (PF) Age:18.9yrs 6”10 210 (jalen Smith)

Clowney is a long thin forward who reminded me of Jalen Smith after his freshman year at Maryland with the way he is both built and players. Outside shooting had the capabilities of becoming something but wasn’t really there yet. Good quick leaper when going to finish and on defense as well. Clowney has some good tools to become a shot blocking stretch four but he is still a raw prospect with tools and could take some time.

(36gs 25.4mpg)(9.8ppg, 7.9rb, 0.8ast, 48.6fg%, 28.3 3pt%, 3.3 3pa)


Analysis done by @benmackoff2. View their full  draft big board and scouting reports here.
SimplyCJ18
u/SimplyCJ18

#41

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Super versatile and lengthy forward who can switch, hedge, or drop depending on coverage. Hustles for second and third chances off misses, and boxes out consistently. Uses length and hustle to contest both at the perimeter and in the paint. Good form from three and can make outside shots, though needs to prove he can be more consistent. Good post moves, but needs to add strength and improve IQ. Huge potential as a switchable defender who can hit the occasional perimeter shot.


Analysis done by @SimplyCJ18. View their full  draft big board and scouting reports here.
LakersXWFT
u/kwabenaakuffo

#26

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Good defender likes to block shots small ball 5 potential good shooter, quick release catch and shooter From the corners, numbers were not great this year but looks like he has a real ability good finisher, quick riser, smart screener knows when to pop vs roll vs slip slow feet on the perimeter,not great in space, tendency to foul needs to get stronger aoivds contact Skinny NAZ Reid 2022 High 4 Star Number 79 on 247 Number 68 on ESPN


Analysis done by @kwabenaakuffo. View their full  draft big board and scouting reports here.
Ian Monje
u/iblakem10

#38

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As far as being a wildcard, Noah Clowney's potential outlook sees to be a crazy wide range of outcomes. At this moment, the idea of Clowney is way more intriguing, and that is hard to separate from the reality of Clowney, making this evaluation difficult. His immediate best trait will be his swing defensive versatility. He has always been good at chasing down guys on fast break and getting good blocks in that way, but he also displayed some solid ability to be a rim protector in a half court defensive set. He is extremely light on his feet and it contributes to an impressive ability to guard the perimeter. While I think he was light on his feet, and while that helped him out as a perimeter defender, he struggled being a fundamentally good lateral defender. His skinny frame as a 6'10" player may have him in a precarious position, and therefore, without a true positional identity. He also has great length and really is a smart individual and team defender, knowing how to alter shots with his 7'2" wingspan. He is not a creator for himself, and for his archetype, that is okay. He was great as a player who played in the dunker spot and as a roll man; he fed off of shots at the basket, shooting 67% at the rim and displaying good touch. In order for that to remain consistent as a finisher, he should add some more strength to absorb contact, but that was promising. Clowney was not a good shooter this past season, shooting 28% on 120 attempts, but I found his form to be really nice and fluid. The idea of this fluid form translating to being a 36+ percent shooter is nice, but again, it is just the idea that is so tantalizing. He only took two mid-range jumpers all season, and if he is unable to improve his shooting, he has to be a threat as a dribbler, and he does not show that right now. Again, the idea of Noah Clowney is so exciting, and he will have to join a team with an incredible development staff for the idea of him to become the new reality.

  • Player Comparison: Shades of Jalen McDaniels and Chris Boucher

  • Projected Draft Position: Picks 30-40

  • Best Fits: Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder


Analysis done by @iblakem10. View their full  draft big board and scouting reports here.
lockdown scout
u/lockdown_scout

#42

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Role: Switchable Pick and Roll Defender/Stretch 4

  • good shot blocker and rebounder with switching capability on pick and rolls

  • good looking shot form, but will just need more repetitions to become a really respectable stretch 4

Player Comparison: (Shades of) Maxi Kleber


Analysis done by @lockdown_scout. View their full  draft big board and scouting reports here.