NBA Draft Scouting Report: Louisville's Skyy Clark

Scouting Report: Skyy Clark

Contents

1. Prospect Profile
2. Highlights
3. Draft Projection 
4. 2024 Big Board

Skyy Clark

Guard | Louisville 

Height: 6'3” | Weight: 195 lbs 

2024 Draft Age: 20.99

Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

Prospect Profile

At 6-foot-3, Clark isn’t a jumbo guard but has a broad build and is strong for his size. Not only does he have strength, but he’s also quick and explosive as he should finally be back to full health following a high school ACL injury.

A natural lead guard, Clark is a fantastic ball handler that can score or set up others depending on what his team needs. He plays at his own pace and has the ability to control the tempo of the game. The former Illinois guard is a super creative offensive player that processes the game quickly for his age. At Louisville next season, he should play a large role as a primary playmaker. 

As a scorer, Clark has three-level upside. When he gets into the paint, he doesn’t mind contact and can generate points in traffic. From there he’s got a really good jumper that is effective in the midrange or beyond the arc. In fact, his range is quite impressive and should translate at the next level.

Another thing that jumps out about Clark is his positional rebounding upside.

On the defensive end, he has some work to do to become a legitimate two-way player. He’s shown some flashes on that end, using his string frame, but needs to be more consistent. It should come with time and experience, but there’s still plenty of room to improve.

As his freshman season went on, Clark got better on both ends. ACL recovery takes time to really get that burst back, which we see at all levels. It often takes upwards of two years to get everything back. This is good news for Louisville, who got one of the top transfer players in the cycle. Given Clark’s game relies on athleticism at times, keep an eye on his development leading up to the draft towards the end of his sophomore season.

After his knee healed, Clark spent his senior year at Montverde Academy, where he played at the end of the season and helped them win the GEICO Nationals.

The former four-star recruit will look to make his case to NBA teams as a sophomore and continue to increase his stock. He has the genes to be a professional athlete, as his father played in the NFL for the Minnesota Vikings.

Highlights

Draft Projection 

Potential First-Round Pick in 2024 NBA Draft.

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2024 Big Board

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