Published Feb 5, 2020
Four-star wing Jaylen Clark is UCLA's second for 2020
Eric Bossi  •  Rivals Network Hoops Hub
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As he prepared for his UCLA official visit, four-star Jaylen Clark didn't exactly hide that Mick Cronin and the Bruins were in great position.

Now, after visiting Westwood on Sunday and Monday the 6-foot-5 senior wing at Etiwanda (Calif.) High who starred in the summer with the Compton Magic and ranks No. 63 nationally has committed to Cronin and the Bruins.

"First he’s a new head coach," said Clark. "Anytime you can get in with a new head coach that’s great. You’re one of his guys."

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One of the nation's top wing defenders, Clark's game is built on toughness, athleticism and effort.

He has also developed into a much more efficient shooter and is a big time finisher on the break. Basically, he seems like a perfect fit for what Cronin wants at UCLA and Clark is sold on what his future coach has proven in the past.

"(Cronin) is just a hard-nose guy," said Clark. "I know if I stay in front of the ball and just do what I do on the defense end and give him energy, he can turn me into what I want to become.

"He was taking Cincinnati to the tournament all of the time, so I feel like he can get things turned around out here and get LA basketball back to how it was"

Clark joins a recruiting class that already includes five-star point guard Daishen Nix and the duo gives UCLA the 16th ranked class in the country.