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Los Angeles Clippers: Draft Prospect – Jordan Clarkson

By Adam McGee

Feb 4, 2014; Gainesville, FL, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Jordan Clarkson (5) drives to the basket against the Florida Gators during the second half at Stephen C. O
Feb 4, 2014; Gainesville, FL, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Jordan Clarkson (5) drives to the basket against the Florida Gators during the second half at Stephen C. O /
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Feb 15, 2014; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Jordan Clarkson (5) goes for a basket but is blocked by Tennessee Volunteers guard Antonio Barton (2) and Tennessee Volunteers forward Jarnell Stokes (5) during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dak Dillon-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2014; Columbia, MO, USA; Missouri Tigers guard Jordan Clarkson (5) goes for a basket but is blocked by Tennessee Volunteers guard Antonio Barton (2) and Tennessee Volunteers forward Jarnell Stokes (5) during the first half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dak Dillon-USA TODAY Sports /

When Clarkson gets the ball in his hands, his first thought seems to be to drive hard to the paint and try to score. Clarkson is a really limited jump shooter, who offers no real threat from outside, so in many ways he’s left with no option but to be aggressive towards the hoop.

Clarkson has a good eye for finding holes in the opposing defense, and as a result he has a knack for gliding to the rim where he’s a solid finisher.

In 35 minutes per game for the Missouri Tigers last season, Clarkson averaged 17.5 points per game. This indicates that Clarkson could carve a niche for himself as a scoring point guard as a professional.

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