The Boston Celtics drafted Jordan Walsh with the 38th overall pick of the 2023 NBA draft after dealing back from the 24th overall pick the ball club picked up as part of the deal sending Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies less than a day earlier.
After an average freshman season with Arkansas, Walsh caught the eye of NBA scouts at the draft combine with his impressive defensive versatility and performance. He was crucial to the Razorbacks’ advance to the NCAA tournament’s Sweet 16, a feat we’ll explore in detail. The hosts of the CLNS Media “Garden Report” podcast discuss how Walsh, though still just 19, exhibits elite physical tools with the potential to guard positions from point guard to power forward.
Walsh offers a 6-foot-7 frame and a 7-foot-2 wingspan. The crew acknowledges his significant room for improvement, particularly in his jump shot and overall offensive consistency.
To hear their rapid assessment for yourself, check out the clip embedded above.
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