Terrence Clarke

Draft Notes

2021 NBA Draft prospect Terrence Clarke is a big scoring guard with elite talent but an unrefined game. He’s had an up and down start to his Kentucky career and his draft stock has taken a bit of hit. He’s shown flashes of bit time scoring ability and plus athleticism but his decision making has been a bit lacking and he’s not looking good as a primary ball handler.

He was once considered a likely lottery pick but could be more of a mid to late first rounder, or even fall to the early second round. He’s got a lot more development to do before being able to contribute at the NBA level, but the talent is definitely there.

• Is a next level athlete, even by NBA standards. 
• He’s got a legit NBA frame already, with plus athleticism and length.
• Is a pure scorer with a smooth jumper, a nice release and a feel for getting his shot off.
• Can score off the dribble and has a lot of separation moves.
• Has a polished left hand with an impressive array of moves with either hand. 
• Can be a bit wild on his drives to the basket and sometimes forces the issue.
• Isn’t yet a knockdown shooter.
• Isn’t much of a playmaker or facilitator.

Comparisons

• Tracy McGrady
• J.R. Smith

Draft Projection

mid to late first round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft

2021 Shooting Guards

1. Jalen Green – 6-5 – G League Ingite
2. Moses Moody – 6-6 – Arkansas
3. Keon Johnson – 6-5 – Tennessee 
4. James Bouknight – 6-4 – UConn
5. Jaden Springer – 6-4 – Tennessee
6. Cam Thomas – 6-3 – LSU
7. Chris Duarte – 6-6 – Oregon
8. Mojave King – 6-5 – Australia
9. Taevion Kinsey – 6-5 – Marshall
10. Josh Christopher – 6-5 – Arizona State
11. RJ Nembhard – 6-5 – TCU
12. David Duke – 6-5 – Providence
13. Terrance Clarke – 6-6 – Kentucky
14. Allen Flanigan 6-6 – Auburn
15. Brandon Boston Jr. – 6-7 – Kentucky 
16. Paul Scruggs – 6-4 – Xavier
17. Alan Griffin – 6-5 – Syracuse
18. Ron Harper Jr. – 6-6 – Rutgers
19. Juhann Begarin – 6-4 – France
20. M.J. Walker – 6-5 – Florida State
21. Justin Moore – 6-4 – Villanova
22. Scottie Lewis – 6-5 – Florida
23. Quentin Grimes – 6-5 – Houston
24. Marcus Zegarowski – 6-2 – Creighton
25. Malcolm Cazalon – 6-6 – France 
26. Aaron Wiggins – 6-6 – Maryland
27. Ochai Agbaji – 6-5 – Kansas 
28. John Petty – 6-6 – Alabama
29. A.J. Lawson – 6-6 – South Carolina 
30. Nahziah Carter – 6-6 – NA
31. Kyree Walker – 6-4 – Phoenix, AZ