Shooting, decision-making and defense are the concerns that have made scouts hesitate to see a quality NBA starter. Position: SF/SG/PF. [14], Williams was a consensus five-star recruit and the number one small forward in the 2020 recruiting class. His scoring upside is limited, but he could offer a valued mix of skills/strengths from a supporting role. He's also second in the Big 12 in assists and first in steals and is demonstrating stronger playmaking IQ at both ends, which are keys to his improved stock and NBA case. David Johnson (Louisville, PG/SG, Sophomore). Wingspan 6'4. Due to the worldwide coronavirus outbreak, the class of 2020 received a hard ending to their senior season and famous and annual all star games like the McDonald’s All American Game (Houston, Texas) and Jordan Brand Classic (Chicago, Illinois) were forced to be cancelled. He brings intensity, skill and energy with great height and length. We should have a better idea after games against G League opponents at Disney. Williams became the second player in Stanford men’s basketball history to record a triple-double, and it came in a win over Washington. Good face up game and driving ability. Go to Ziaire's Image page Weight: 185 lb. And at 6'4" with his craft and shot-making, it's reasonable to think the streak scoring can translate. By Jason Marcum @marcum89 Aug 10, 2019, 9:11pm EDT Share this … Ziaire Williams SF – Stanford – HT : 6-7 – WT : 175 – WING: NA – Fr – Ziaire is immensely talented but has a slight frame and has been a bit banged up this season. As the college season continues to roll along despite cancellations and postponements, more players are emerging as prospects who can add depth to the 2021 NBA draft class. Ziaire Williams. Williams is a very talented young wing. Usman Garuba (Real Madrid, PF/C, 2002). The 6'8", 220-pound guard has lived up his pre-college hype as a passer and leader while exceeding expectations as a self-creator for scoring and shooter. Height: 6’8. Day'Ron Sharpe (North Carolina, C, Freshman). ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. 39. Averaging 3.1 three-pointers in 29.9 minutes, Hyland also has a number of eye-popping scoring performances, including Saturday's 28-point game versus Dayton. He doesn't possess a bread-and-butter skill for the NBA, but he continues to make outside shots at an improved rate (42.6 percent 3PT), and though his playmaking numbers on the season aren't exciting (3.9 assists), Johnson may possess playmaking upside masked by the addition of backcourt partner Carlik Jones. Concerns over his shooting and self-creation for scoring will make it difficult to fall too deeply in love, however. Small forward. Ziaire Williams, with headband, celebrates with Sierra Canyon teammates Amari Bailey, right, and Tookey Wigington (22) after making the game-winning basket as time expired against Etiwanda in the Southern California Open Division regional final on March 10 at Cal State Northridge. Rokas Jokubaitis (Zalgiris, SG, 2000). ... (Ziaire Williams), so I didn't get as much court time as I would have liked. He projects as an easy plug-and-play fit for any team, regardless of whether it already has a point guard. We just didn't see much playmaking (1.7 assists per game), and his three-point game (32.4 percent) was off more than on. A search for weakness will lead to his spot-up numbers (25.0 percent FG). Jalen Green and Jonathan Kuminga could have a chance to shake up the top of our board, which already has a strong top three. For a 6'9" forward, Brown's athleticism, shooting confidence and slashing from the arc create highlights and vision of upside. He brings intensity, skill and energy with great height and length. Averaged 21.7 points per game over the Nike EYBL in 2019 …. Good length with a 610.5 wingspan …. He also grades in the 81st percentile out of spot-ups with his ability to attack closeouts and use a floater or get to the rim. He averaged 1.4 blocks per game for … 18 overall in November serves as a reminder that teams will value transition offense, threes and defense, even if it's from a wing who doesn't create. [1] He began playing basketball at age five and was training under the guidance of his father by age eight. Scouts sound split on Jaden Springer, with skeptics questioning his NBA fit/position—whether he's a good enough playmaker or he possesses the athleticism and creativity to score like a 2-guard. It still has, with Mobley sporting a 9.4 block percentage, demonstrating the ability to protect the rim with his quick jump and length and also contest shots away from the basket. But with his 6'6" frame, projectable jump shot, opportunistic scoring and promising defense, Moody continues to strengthen his case as a worthy top-10 pick. But we've seen enough of his convincing defensive tools, IQ and motor, as well as some hopeful glimpses of passing and open shooting. In the second round, it should be worth ignoring defensive limitations for his potential NBA-friendly offensive versatility. Ziaire Williams (F, Stanford) 6-foot-8, skinny, lanky, wild bounce, and Stanford’s highest-ranked recruit of all time. 16. The 2021 NBA draft could have multiple No. No skill versatility limits the appeal to Sharpe, but his 6'11", 265-pound frame, motor and activity still point to a high floor. But he doesn't project as a passer or defender, so before considering him in the top 20, we'll want to make sure he isn't just an inconsistent isolation player. Good control on drives …. For a 6'7", 220-pound, high-IQ defender, Kispert's elite shooting should be enough to justify lottery consideration. Miles McBride (West Virginia, PG, Sophomore). [1] His mother is a probation officer, and his father works for 7 Up in Sylmar, Los Angeles. 14. Nix stood out in high school for his 6'5" size at point guard and facilitating IQ. Even if he isn't a new-school, shooting and playmaking big, Sengun still deserves consideration for his post offense, roll game and inside activity, which seem worth betting on translating based on his footwork, mobility, timing, skill level and production. He has a ridiculous blend of length and pop, with a 7-foot-5 wingspan and a 40-inch vertical. He’s a similar size to B.J. But the team that drafts Cunningham should be prepared to let the offense to run through him and his creativity, IQ and knack for taking over. Cunningham hasn't played since January 12 because of postponed games and COVID-19 protocol. 12. The rim must looks like a hula hoop to Butler, who made 13-of-16 threes against Kansas and Oklahoma State and is now 40-of-81 for the season. Ziaire Williams, Stanford. [11] On March 11, 2020, Williams scored 17 points and made a buzzer-beater in a 63–61 comeback win over Etiwanda High School. It's tough to pinpoint Dosunmu's most translatable skill, but he's sharp and productive enough with each (for a 6'5" guard) to justify draft looks and carve out an NBA role. Moody was last measured as having a 7’0 wingspan and 8’8 standing reach when trying out for the USA U17 team in 2018, and while Arkansas has not played top competition yet, he has had some standout performances. Sharife Cooper (Auburn, PG, Freshman). Williams has quick feet and is a great defender with his 6-foot-11 wingspan. He is explosive both with his first step and is also explosive in space. Convincing shot-making ultimately creates a high floor for Williams, who's 6-of-13 from deep over his last two games. [5] In his junior season, Williams averaged 27 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists per game. 34. Shooting 47.3 percent from three with 4.2 assists to 1.8 turnovers, the sophomore guard now possesses an intriguing mix of speed, skill and grit. On April 12, 2020, he announced his commitment to Stanford over Arizona, USC, North Carolina and UCLA. 1 overall. Scouts will surely be looking at tape of Prkacin's 17 points against Mega Bemax's Marko Simonovic (Chicago Bulls stash) and Filip Petrusev (former Gonzaga star). The jump is notable from an NBA standpoint given his 6'6" frame and athleticism for slashing and defending. [4] On January 14, 2019, as a junior, he was named Los Angeles Daily News boys athlete of the week following two consecutive games with at least 34 points. Johnson made a strong case to scouts in Louisville's win over Duke on Saturday, finishing with three made threes and some high-level passes. Ziaire Williams. ... Go to Ziaire's Video page Images of Ziaire. NBA teams could see Shannon as a useful wing with the athleticism and quickness to continue slashing, cutting (92nd percentile) for finishes (73.3 percent at rim) and defending at the pro level. Williams is a 6'8 wing with a near seven-foot wingspan. Position: SF/SG/PF; Height: 6’8; Wingspan: 6’11-7’0; Weight: 185 lb; College: Stanford; Williams is a very talented young wing. 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James Bouknight (Connecticut, PG/SG, Sophomore). Wingspan; Ziaire Williams: 6-8: 185: 6-10½: Shaun Livingston: 6-7½: 186: 6-11: Caris LeVert: 6-7: 191: 6-10: Josh Jackson: 6-8¾: 203: 6-9¾ Scottie Lewis (Florida, SF, Sophomore). He still manages to produce with a knack for creating shots and free-throw chances. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (Villanova, PF, Sophomore). 45. Aaron Henry (Michigan State, SF, Junior). Johnson's case continues to be built around his physical profile, functional athleticism for attacking and defending and competitiveness. The biggest questions concern how effectively he applies it to winning and efficient offense. ... Jalen Suggs, Jalen Green, Ziaire Williams and Scottie Barnes. At 6-foot-5 with a 6-foot-11 wingspan, he is an explosive athlete with the ability to completely take over games offensively. A foot injury has kept Clarke out since December, but we cooled on the freshman before the injury. He's logged three since, making a strong impression with his 7'0", 250-pound size and standout mobility while even hitting a three-pointer in consecutive outings. His shooting and decision-making looked too far behind to justify drafting him in the first round. Charles Bassey (Western Kentucky, C, Junior). I'm looking past the concerns, putting more stock into his versatility, efficiency and defense, along with the fact he doesn't turn 19 until September 25. 1, but through no fault of Cade Cunningham. [3] Williams missed much of his sophomore season with an injury but saw success in the summer with his club team BTI Select. Offensively, he does struggle with self creation, but not playmaking for teammates. Production in Disney's bubble is inevitable. [17] On January 7, 2021, he recorded 12 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists, the first triple-double by a Stanford player since 2007, in a 91–75 victory over Washington. I know it seems like a broken record now, where every player is either tall and skinny and bouncy, tall and long and strong, or big for a guard and strong … This page was last edited on 20 February 2021, at 23:29. [1] He earned All-Mission League first team and USA Today All-USA California second team honors. At 6'9" and 220 pounds, there is plenty of potential impact tied to his ability to handle and start fast breaks, pass on the move, earn buckets in the paint, play-make on defense and guard different positions. Duke is slumping after a 30-point game against Xavier on January 10. 24. And though he isn't known for shooting, he has made a three-pointer in seven of 10 games. Scottie Barnes, Florida State. Good athlete and finishes above the rim with aggression. He also wouldn't need to play again to justify finishing as the favorite to go No. The three-and-D label given to Moses Moody before the season now feels limiting. Averaging 3.4 blocks with a 7'3" wingspan, Bassey is an obvious draw for his defensive potential around the basket. 48. In seven games, he averaged 5.3 points and 1.2 assists per game, helping his team win the gold medal. Limited speed and athleticism hint at more of a best-case backup, but for a 6'4" combo, his offensive skill level and IQ look NBA-caliber. The next phase of scouting involves the G League Ignite, who'll participate in a bubble at the Walt Disney World Resort in February. Ziaire Williams, G/F, Stanford | Freshman. UK had shown interest, but it wasn’t enough to stay in the running. He is a 6’8, do-it-all … Though he isn't a passing threat or projected defensive asset, his shooting versatility for a 6'8" forward could earn him an NBA role. Mobley has closed the gap between No. 7 in ESPN 100, commits to Stanford", "Evaluating No. Everything comes within the flow of the offense. Boston but a very different player, a clear secondary guy for now who’s still developing his perimeter skills. But Giddey's 6'7" size at point guard, passing skills, scoring craftiness and IQ should draw first-round looks. Ziaire Williams - 5 Star Small forward for Stanford on CardinalSportsReport. Other than a need to add muscle, Mobley looks like the full package at center. Slotting Scottie Barnes in the top seven means buying into his impact with versatility and intangibles and not worrying as much about his scoring. 1 overall talents. 17. Even though he's 6'9" and 227 pounds, Florida State will use him to pressure full court. Kessler Edwards (Pepperdine, SF, Junior). He's on the verge of making his debut with the Ignite, and based on the team's two scrimmages last month, Green should have a green light and plenty of opportunities to showcase his explosive scoring. [18], Williams played for the United States at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Heraklion, Greece. In limited action, Cooper looks like the draft's most dangerous setup man, and his ball-handling, quickness off the dribble, passing skills and vision suggest the playmaking can carry over the pros. Ziaire Williams (born September 12, 2001) is an American college basketball player for the Stanford Cardinal of the Pac-12 Conference.At small forward, he stands 6 feet 8 inches and weighs 185 pounds.He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the best small forwards in the 2020 class. Williams has a picturesque stroke with both the footwork and size to get it off cleanly. 31. Suggs has missed 19 of his last 23 threes, bringing his percentage down to 34.9 percent, which is a more accurate indicator of where he is as a shooter. He joined the team with fellow five-star recruit BJ Boston, as well as Bronny James and Zaire Wade, the respective sons of basketball players LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. His fluidity for a 7-footer is different, and it was expected to show mostly on defense coming in. However he is not physically ready for the NBA, and this has been very apparent so far in College. 44. He has a solid 3-point jump shot and will knock it down from all over the court. Johnson was silent in the second half of Duke's tough loss to Louisville over the weekend, unable to get himself involved offensively in the half court. Shooting remains a swing skill, but it's worth waiting/betting on for a 6'6" slasher, passer and defender. Ziaire. Measuring similarly to Paul George or Tobias Harris with the ability to create and make shots from each level, Kuminga screams NBA talent. Ziaire Williams has good positional size, measured with a 6-foot-11 wingspan. Ziaire Williams (born September 12, 2001) is an American college basketball player for the Stanford Cardinal of the Pac-12 Conference. At small forward, he stands 6 feet 8 inches and weighs 185 pounds. 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