Washington Huskies basketball: Final Mock Draft Consensus on Jaden McDaniels
Chip Clark
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Jaden McDaniels – Forward, 6-10, 200-pounds
- Highest draft spot – San Antonio, 11th
- Lowest draft spot – Minnesota, 33rd
- Most common draft spot – Oklahoma City, 25th
The Seattle native was one of the top recruits in the nation coming out of Federal Way High School. He didn’t have a smooth transition to college ball, which took him in and out of Hopkins’ starting lineup last season.
Even though he didn’t start every Huskies game, McDaniels still averaged 31.1 minutes per night, contributing 13.0 points and 4.8 rebounds. There were many times he was the best player on the court. Then there were other times when his inexperience and mistakes cost the Huskies.
Scouting report
McDaniels is a raw talent. Even with a 7-foot wingspan, he projects as a wing player at the next level. That’s due to his rail-thin 200-pound frame. McDaniels won’t be boxing and banging with the big boys on the glass. But because of his size and athletic ability, he might out jump them, though. It will be interesting to see how teams attack his defense in the NBA.
Talent isn’t a problem. Last season, McDaniels showed flashes of brilliance on the court. The issue is his consistency. Somewhere along the line, McDaniels needs to prove to the team who drafts him that they can count on him as a dependable performer. He’ll also have to improve his long-range shooting because 33.9 percent from three won’t cut it for him as a wing at the next level.
“Jaden McDaniels is a late blooming prospect with significant talent who had some phenomenal flashes of talent as a freshman but is still learning how to impact games consistently.” – NBA.com.
UW forward Jaden McDaniels showed off his versatility and two-way potential in a road win over Arizona: 20 PTS, 6 REBS and 3 BLK in 32 MIN. Not easy to find prospects 6-10+ with that handle, shooting potential and fluidity. Can impact the game in a lot of ways when at his best. pic.twitter.com/PoqXj04VDq
— Mike Schmitz (@Mike_Schmitz) March 9, 2020