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21 - Denis Clemente

6-0, 175 Point Guard
Kansas State Senior
Birthday
04/10/86 (38 yrs)
Hometown
Bayamon, Puerto Rico
High School
Calusa Prep
Team Site Profile
Statistics
Athleticism
7
Size
6
Defense
7
Strength
7
Quickness
9
Leadership
8
Jump Shot
8
NBA Ready
8
Ball Handling
7
Potential
6
Passing
8
Intangibles
7

NBA Comparison: Earl Watson

Strengths: For a guy who doesn’t hear his name on the national scene that often, Denis Clemente helped lead Kansas State to the Elite 8 and a #2 seeding in the National tournament … He’s about 6’1 max in shoes, and played the point however was better at creating offense for himself as opposed to setting up teammates… His best offensive weapon is his ability to shoot off the dribble from long or midrange, and has the ability to penetrate and get into the paint… He’s at his best in transition, where he uses good speed and a good feel for the open floor… Has the ability to catch fire, and becomes more of a scoring combo guard then a playmaker… Good feel for the basket, can hit tough, off balance shots… though undersized in regards to height and strength, and is not overly explosive or athletic, he shows great intensity and competitiveness on both sides of the ball, which can help energize teammates and the crowd…

Weaknesses:
Unfortunately for Clemente, he’s not a pure playmaker and his offensive game is too inconsistant, and when you combine that with his limited physical tools, success in the NBA seems like a longshot… He shot 34% from downtown, illustrating his on and off again stroke… He gets little elevation on his jump shot, and at his height he will have trouble getting open looks at the next level… He’s not adept at finishing around the rim, and it only gets more difficult in the pro’s… Every game he tends to take a few difficult, unconventional shots in the paint, as opposed to keeping his dribble or looking for a better scoring opportunity from a teammate… Defensively his physical limitations don’t project to success against stronger, quicker, taller and more athletic guards… Already 24 years of age limited his upside …

Overall: Being asked to carry the load with fellow guard Jacob Pullen, Clemente will have a different role from here on out… He will have to show scouts that he can be a legit playmaker, because the 16 points per game he scored in college are not likely to translate… he will need to improve consistency on his range, build some strength and learn to draw the foul as opposed to taking off balance shots… If the NBA is not a realistic place for him, there are plenty of other leagues overseas where players like himself can thrive and get better…

Jonathan Wasserman 6/11/10

SEASON
TEAM
MIN
PTS
REB
AST
TO
A/T
STL
BLK
PF
FG%
FT%
3P%
PPS
2005-06MIA20.85.51.32.11.61.320.601.60.330.6150.2470.93
2006-07MIA25.99.82.53.31.91.780.90.12.50.4350.730.381.14
2007-08DNP             
2008-09KSU29.8152.43.52.61.330.802.40.4050.7980.3661.17
2009-10KSU34.716.62.44.21.92.141.10.12.10.4050.7440.3411.17
PerGame 28.011.92.13.32.01.60.80.12.10.3990.7400.3401.13

 

SEASON
TEAM
GP
MIN
FG
FGA
FTM
FTA
3PM
3PA
PTS
OFF
DEF
TOT
AST
TO
STL
BLK
PF
2005-06MIA347086620032522289186142943705320054
2006-07MIA2769810123227373592264214667895023468
2007-08DNP                 
2008-09KSU3295216741287109591614801959781128427076
2009-10KSU37128421352699133882586132464881547240478
Totals 130364254713702453312046001543781982764252591108276

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4 Comments

  1. Great report! Glad to see
    Great report! Glad to see another K-Stater get a chance. Thanks alot

  2. He has earned a spot in the
    He has earned a spot in the nba. With practice he could become a more consistent shooter and his quickness can be a nice change of pace off the bench.

  3. somebody thinks that he can
    somebody thinks that he can really play in the NBA? please respond me

  4. Clemente will surprise.
    Will do MUCH better than this analysis. Today’s NBA and roll game suits him perfectly. His defence will also get him playing time. Fastest player in draft.