Sam Clancy, Southern California's leading scorer and
rebounder last season, has withdrawn his name from the 2001
NBA draft and will return to the Trojans for his senior
season.
CNNSI.com (June 16th)
He was solid, but not dominating enough to ensure a first-round pick. He was
talking all week about returning to school. If he doesn't then he's got a shot
at late first or early second.
Andy Katz - ESPN.com (June 11th)
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Strengths: Excellent post player really knows how to use his wide body to gain position on
the blocks ..... Mobile runs the court well and plays with a tremendous amount
of energy .... Long wingspan and quick leaping ability enable him to block any
shots that might come his way .... Good rebounder really knows how to use his
body underneath the basket to set up excellent position ..... Has very good post
footwork this enables him to get off shots over taller opponents .... Has very
good touch around the basket range continues out to 12 feet .... Super athletic
this alone makes him a valuable prospect ..... Has a strong NBA ready body that
can take contact and finish when hit in traffic.... Because of his physical game
Clancy visits the free throw line often .....
Weakness: Biggest question facing Clancy concerns his height although listed at 6-7 he
looks closer to 6-6 .... Ball handling isn't very good as he not comfortable
with the ball in his hands .... Perimeter shooting is below average just doesn't
have enough range on his shot needs to extend his range to at least 18 feet out
.... Shot selection still isn't the best although it is steadily improving ....
Classic tweener too short to play power forward and not enough perimeter skills
to play small forward ..... Although he gets to the line often he doesn't take
advantage of it as he has yet to become a solid free throw shooter but he is
getting better .... Not much of a passer basically a black the ball goes in and
doesn't come back out ...