NCAA Basketball: UNC, Memphis and UCLA among Skyy Clark’s top 4 teams
By Ian Mumm
Closing in on a commitment decision, five-star guard Skyy Clark eliminated all but four NCAA Basketball schools on Thursday.
Skyy Clark, the 15th overall prospect in the 2022 NCAA Basketball recruiting class per 247.com’s rankings, will be focusing on a final quartet of schools moving forward in his recruitment: Kentucky, North Carolina, UCLA, and Memphis.
Removing USC, Oregon, Michigan, and HBCU Tennesee State, he has been one of the most desired and sought after players in the class. He’s a complete guard capable of immediate production and will mesh with any program on his list.
He is a high-level scoring threat and has to be accounted for at all times. Clark’s success starts with his physicality and speed on the floor. He uses a quick first step to get anywhere on the floor and is exceptionally dangerous once he gets a foot near the paint. He has very developed footwork enabling him to navigate through traffic and finish at the rim.
Defenses respect this aspect of his game and once they start playing off of him, Clark utilizes his smooth jumper to score over the defense. He can stop on a dime and torch opponents from the midrange, but his consistency from the perimeter is an underrated part of his repertoire. He shows good rhythm in catch-and-shoot situations, but a big joy in watching Clark play is his ability to create off the dribble.
His impact as a primary scoring option opens up the floor for his teammates and brings in other aspects of his game. Clark is a very prominent rebounder for his position and is a top-tier playmaker with the ball in his hands. He possesses strong court vision and is able to stay steps ahead of his opponents to notch positive plays.
However, Clark’s offensive contributions should not cloud his prominence on defense. Averaging 3.0 steals per game in his two seasons at Heritage Christian (CA), he always seems to be in the thick of the action.
Regarding when Clark plans to make his decision, he’s not entirely sure yet. “I will definitely make a decision during my junior year, I know that for sure,” he told Travis Branham of 247Sports.com. “Depending on whether it’s going to be before the season or maybe a few games after the season or in the middle of the season, I haven’t really came up with that. I’m still praying about that.”
Clark’s final four options are among the who’s who of college basketball’s current top teams. How does he fit at each of the remaining programs and which is he most likely to attend? Here’s a ranking in terms of how they fit for the guard.