Cleanthony Early
SF, Wichita State · 2014 NBA Draft, 2nd round, pick #34 (NYK)
Why he went too high Patterns
Signals in our data that pointed to him being overvalued: availability. Details below.
- Availability
Played 56 games over 2 NBA seasons (~34% of a full 82-game schedule each year).
- Pre-draft rankings
ESPN's pre-draft board ranked him #32 (#7 at his position), close to where he went (#34).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.8% of the time (765 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Age
23.2 years old on draft night (born 1991-04-17).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 48.6% of the time (138 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Path to the draft
Played college basketball at Wichita State.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 53.2% of the time (1,015 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Length
Wingspan 6' 11" at 6' 7" tall (+4.0 in.), per ESPN's draft profile.
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 50.2% of the time (217 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
- Position
SF (ESPN draft listing).
Since 2000, picks in this group beat their draft slot 51.2% of the time (570 players, 2000–2021 classes) vs. 50% for a typical pick.
Every line comes from data: Basketball-Reference career data; ESPN's draft profile; Wikidata birth dates. No scouting reports or quotes. Green = pointed toward a bust for him.
Career numbers
| Seasons | 2 |
| Games | 56 |
| Minutes / game | 14.3 |
| Points / game | 4.3 |
| Rebounds / game | 2.2 |
| Assists / game | 0.8 |
| Win Shares (career) | -0.6 |
| VORP | -0.8 |
| Box Plus/Minus | -5.9 |
The 2014 class: draft pick vs. redraft rank Full redraft
Each dot is a 2014 pick. Dashed line = typical redraft rank for each slot (2000–2021 classes). Above the line = beat his slot.
How players like him did
| Pre-draft rankings Within 10 picks of ESPN's rank | 51.8% n=765 | |
| Age 23 or older | 48.6% n=138 | |
| Path to the draft US college | 53.2% n=1,015 | |
| Length +2 to +5 in. | 50.2% n=217 | |
| Position Forward | 51.2% n=570 |
Share of 2000–2021 picks with the same trait who beat their draft slot. Line = 50%.
Measurables & pre-draft
| Height / weight | 6' 7", 210 lbs |
| Wingspan | 6' 11" |
| Age on draft night | 23.2 |
| Born | Middleton, NY |
| ESPN pre-draft rank | #32 overall (#7 SF) |
Picked around him 2014 redraft
| 31 | Damien Inglis | redraft #49 |
| 32 | K.J. McDaniels | redraft #33 |
| 33 | Joe Harris | redraft #17 |
| 35 | Jarnell Stokes | redraft #39 |
| 36 | Johnny O'Bryant | redraft #42 |
| 37 | DeAndre Daniels | redraft #55 |
How verdicts and reasons are computed: methodology. Steal / bust = 15+ spots better / worse than the typical redraft rank for the slot.