What sort of impact can we expect Jordan Walsh, the Boston Celtics‘ No. 38 pick in the 2023 NBA draft? A good place to start might be his coach with the Arkansas Razorbacks, Eric Musselman. According to Musselman, Walsh is an exceptional athlete who can play multiple positions.
The Arkansas coach lauds Walsh’s defensive prowess, describing him as a lockdown defender who can individually guard premier scorers and disrupt passing lanes. Walsh’s defensive skills allow for versatility in defensive game plans, and his rebounding abilities and underrated passing skills will surprise Boston fans.
Musselman also mentions areas for improvement, such as staying out of foul trouble and improving his shooting from beyond the arc.
To hear the finer details of the Razorbacks coach’s assessment of Walsh, take a look at the clip embedded above.
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