Will Clemson basketball’s Chase Hunter, Ian Schieffelin be taken in NBA draft? Analysts weigh in

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CLEMSON — Clemson basketball is led by two stalwarts in Chase Hunter and Ian Schieffelin.

Hunter and Schieffelin helped the Tigers make the Elite Eight last season. Now, they are leading Clemson in hopes of making back-to-back NCAA tournament appearances for the first time under coach Brad Brownell. There’s optimism this feat can be achieved because both have the potential to be selected in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Hunter and Schieffelin both made preseason second-team All-ACC this season and are having career seasons. Under Brownell, Clemson has had only three players taken in the NBA draft: K.J. McDaniels (2014), Jaron Blossomgame (2017) and Hunter Tyson (2023). Can Hunter or Schieffelin be next?

“I definitely see them as NBA draft prospects,” NBA Big Board’s director of scouting, Rafael Barlowe, told The Greenville News. “Will they be drafted? I’m not sure.”

Chase Hunter’s NBA draft stock

Hunter tested the NBA draft process in the offseason after averaging 17.8 points, 5.8 assists, 4.3 rebounds and two steals over four games in March Madness but returned for his sixth season. He said he worked out with the Atlanta Hawks, Cleveland Cavaliers and Brooklyn Nets in the offseason and received feedback on improving his 3-point shooting, rebounding and defense.

Hunter’s 3-point shooting has been a concern throughout his career, hanging around 31.6% on around three attempts per game. He has elevated his play this season, averaging 16.8 points per game and shooting 48.1% from the field, 42.1% from 3-point range and 86% from the free-throw line — all career bests.

Hunter is the No. 1 scoring option for Clemson and has embraced the role in clutch situations, making timely shots to keep the Tigers afloat in games

“Throughout his time at Clemson, there would be games where he shows up, and then there will be games where he kind of drops off and is behind the scenes, if you will,” ACC Network basketball analyst Joel Berry III told The Greenville News. “Now, it just seems like he’s taking…

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Author : Greenville News

Publish date : 2024-12-23 10:03:00

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