Georgia Forward Nicolas Claxton Enters Draft Pool

Georgia forward Nicolas Claxton will declare for the 2019 NBA draft, ESPN draft expert Jonathan Givony reports.

Claxton is currently ranked No. 40 on Givony’s Top 100 prospects list. The 6’11” Claxton was a second-team All-SEC selection as a sophomore, averaging 13.0 PPG, 8.6 RPG, 2.5 BPG and 1.1 SPG in 32.0 MPG. The Bulldogs finished the season 11-21.

Claxton also got opportunities to handle the ball and make plays from the perimeter. His length and quickness make him a promising defensive prospect.

The early-entry deadline is Sunday and some NBA teams believe Claxton may be a riser during the pre-draft process and work his way into the first round, Givony continues. Others feel he’s too raw physically and skill-wise and would benefit from another year in college, Givony adds.

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