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2019 NBA Draft scouting report: Jalen McDaniels

Before the 2019 NBA Draft arrives, Peachtree Hoops will break down more than 70 available prospects with an eye toward what the Atlanta Hawks may look to do in late June.

This evaluation focuses on San Diego State forward Jalen McDaniels.

The opinion on San Diego State’s Jalen McDaniels is split. Some see him as worthy of a first-rounder, while others see him in the low second round or completely undrafted. He possesses tremendous upside as a power forward who can impact the game on both ends of the floor, but he’ll need to make some significant improvements in key areas that could completely transform his offensive and defensive value, giving rise to some concerns about his long-term development.