Patrick Williams
We finish things off here with another Florida State guy, this one being freshman big Patrick Williams. He’s going to be a project and take many years to develop, but the upside alone is enough to earn him a first round selection come draft day, and possibly from the Utah Jazz.
Williams is another guy that I’m really drawn to. He has elite athleticism, a strong frame and shooting potential. He’s only 18 years old and has the ability to play multiple positions on the court.
As a freshman, Williams averaged 9.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 22.5 minutes of action. He shot 46 percent from the floor and 32 percent from deep.
Williams is so fun to watch defensively. He can move around the perimeter very well for his size and protect the basket. He doesn’t get pushed around despite being so young. In that department, he may be NBA ready.
He’s still a work in progress offensively. He’ll throw down some massive dunks and hit a three-pointer from time to time, but he struggles to create for himself. Look for him to improve his shooting and ball handling as he enters the next stage of his basketball career.