SI.com: K.J. McDaniels improving draft status |
Clemson forward
K.J. McDaniels
K.J. McDaniels Clemson's main weapon has averaged 17 points and seven rebounds a game while earning first-team ACC and defensive player of the year honors. McDaniels has gone from a borderline draftable talent, to a potential top-20 player come June.
Jr. Forward
#32 6-6, 200
Birmingham, AL
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was listed as one of five stars that have improved their draft stock the most this season according to SI.com.
His shot remains a work in progress as he's shooting just 29.1 percent from deep, but he's an elite free throw shooter, and shoots 51.7 percent on twos. This season, he averaged 17.0 points and seven rebounds for Clemson as a 6-foot-6 guard. His athleticism and defense have always been first-round level, but his scoring has improved to match and his dunk reel is as impressive as anyone's.
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