JR Clay

Position: 1/2
Height: 183cm/6’0”
Weight: 74kg
Date of Birth: 23/02/2000
College: Tennessee St.
Passport: USA

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Player Profile

JR is an exceptionally bright point guard who exhibits a remarkable basketball IQ. He showcases a profound comprehension of the game's rhythm and displays superb awareness on the court. JR possesses a special ability to locate advantageous positions on the court and efficiently exploit them. His extraordinary ball-handling abilities and rapid initial movement render him a formidable offensive player. In addition to creating opportunities for himself, he excels at generating scoring chances for his teammates by drawing the defense in with his speed. JR prefers to initiate fast breaks and skillfully employs his body to score while under contact. Furthermore, he excels in executing pick and roll plays, particularly when surrounded by shooters and a mobile big man.

Achievements

HS All-State Team -2015, 16, 17, 18
HS All-Region Team -2015, 16, 17, 18
HS MVP of the Chattanooga Times Free Press Best of Preps Tournament -2016, 17, 18
HS state championship Game -2017
HS finalist for the TSSAA Division II Class AA Mr. Basketball Award -2017, 18
HS Best of Preps Player of the Year -2018
All-OVC Second Team -2019, 20, 21
OVC All-Newcomer Team -2019
NABC Division I All-District 18 Second Team -2021, 23
All-OVC Second Team -2022
All-OVC First Team -2023

Basketball Career & Stats

2017-2018: Chattanooga, TN / McCallie Prep: 20ppg, 7apg; scored over 1800 points in his high school career
2018-2019: Tennessee Tech University (NCAA, starting five): 29 games: 14.4ppg, 3.8rpg, 4.3apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 41.8%, 3PT: 39.4%, FT: 71.9%
2019-2020: Tennessee Tech University (NCAA, starting five): 31 games: 13.4ppg, 3.6rpg, 3.9apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 47.1%, 3PT: 32.7%, FT: 74.3%
2020-2021: Tennessee Tech University (NCAA, starting five): 24 games: 17.3ppg, 2.9rpg, 3.7apg, 1.8spg, FGP: 52.1%, 3PT: 34.7%, FT: 72.3%
2021-2022: Tennessee Tech University (NCAA): 32 games: 12.9ppg, 2.9rpg, 3.7apg, 1.6spg, FGP: 42.7%, 3PT: 32.0%, FT: 70.0%
2022-2023: Tennessee State University (NCAA, starting five): 30 games: 19.2ppg, 5.0rpg, 5.4apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 50.4%, 3PT: 32.8%, FT: 77.6%
2023-2024: NHSZ-Szolnok Olajbanyasz (Hungary-A Division): 11 games: 26min. 11.6ppg. 3.4rpg. 4.8apg. 1.2spg. 2FGP: 38.9%, 3PT: 31.4%, FT: 68.6%