Memphis Grizzlies: How Potential NBA Draft Targets Fared In The First Weekend Of The NCAA Tournament
By Chris Kern
Brandon Clarke
Brandon Clarke is a versatile big man who put up an absolutely dominating performance against Baylor. He has continued to rise up draft boards throughout the season, but that game will certainly give his stock another boost.
He wasn’t a huge factor in the opening round win against Farleigh Dickinson, but he also didn’t really need to be. It was an easy win for Gonzaga as they would win 87-49. Clarke finished with 12 points, 8 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 2 assists, but he really put on a show in their next game.
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Baylor really put up a fight against Gonzaga and the Bulldogs had to really work for this win. It was a solid team effort just as it normally is, but Brandon Clarke put on an absolute show. He was dominant in so many ways in this game as he absolutely filled up the stat sheet.
Clarke was sensational on both ends of the floor, but his biggest impact came on the offensive end. He finished with 36 points, 8 rebounds, 5 blocks, 3 assists, and 2 steals. The way he can impact the game in so many ways makes him a player who can make a big impact at the next level.
In an NBA game that is becoming more positionless, he could be a good fit as a big. Teams are playing smaller lineups and the way he can finish around the rim and make an impact on the defensive end he can be a very successful player at the next level.