Jaylen Hoard

Wake Forest

Position: Guard

Nationality: France

Of 1999 Generation

Born: 30.03.1999

Height: 203cm - 6’8’’

PREDRAFT MEASUREMENTS

YEAR	SOURCE	HEIGHT W/O SHOES	HEIGHT W SHOES	WEIGHT	WINGSPAN	STANDING REACH	NO STEP VERT	MAX VERT
2019	Draft Combine	6'7.25	6'9	212.6	7'0.75	8'9.5	27.5	35.5
2016	Elite 24		6'8	195	6'11

EVALUATION

Preview of Europeans in 2018/2019 College Basketball Season

Eurospects Team

November 5, 2018

JAYLEN HOARD (WAKE FOREST) – Recent history showed that we have to be careful with French high major prospect and their immediate impact. Career’s of NBA potentials like: Yves Pons or Olivier Sarr are not that effortless and quick in American environment. However Hoard is heading to college when he is one year older and it seems like his floor has always been higher than those two other guys. Moreover he already spent last two seasons in States competing regularly in league and exposure events with domestic standouts which also should smooth the transition. The closest to one and done from Euro freshmen. Will be difficult but seems achievable with improved motor, toughness and erasing blank periods during the games.

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1999, 2000 and 2001 generation post season ranking updates

Bronisław Wawrzyńczuk

June 25, 2018

JAYLEN HOARD – Jaylen was one of just two Europeans who participated in Nike Hoop Summit and was clearly one of the best players at the event. Ranked currently as 5 star prospect by US standards. Major upside, immediate contribution at Demon Deacon and not very long college career most likely.

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Evaluation 1999-2001

Modernet Studio

February 11, 2017

STRENGHTS	WEAKNESSESS
good size for swingman with nice wingspan fast and fluid. Great agility and body control – can use every hole in the defense. Quick enough first step good in transition. Can change direction quickly and avoid taking the charge. Quick decision maker and comfortable ball handler at full speed who can make an assist in fast break very good cutter. Can elevate quickly and get the bucket around the rim. Doesn’t need the ball much to be productive. Rare ability for someone who plays with the ball so well, even as a go-to player in his age group really talented as a finisher. Has nice hang time, can get the right angle off the backboard not the quickest mechanics but noticeably improved as off the dribble perimeter shooter. Makes threes with his feet set too good rebounding instincts on the offensive end. Scores second chance points regularly has defensive potential. Can anticipate the passes. Solid lateral movement but needs to be more aggressive and quicker in rotation	could raise his leadership qualities. Seems to be calm, lacks some killer instinct a bit too slender. Needs to put some muscles on his decent frame. Not really overly athletic for US standards not consistent day in day out. Too emotional about bad plays. Needs to reduce TO numbers relies too heavily on his right hand around the rim ball protection could be better. Needs to keep working on handles a lot
OUTLOOK
Hoard has a basketball in his genes. His mother played for the University of Washington and American born father was a professional player in France. He left INSEP during high school to continue career in the USA and get better College exposure. He is a player with huge upside. All the small imperfactions he has skill-wise are developable so improvements in mental attitude and competitiveness are the keys to maximize his potential and slip into NBA draft.