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Patrick Williams

Florida State

Freshman
HT/WT/WS6' 8", 225lbs
Projected Role3-and-D combo forward
Age19

PTS

9.2
16.4 per 40 

AST

1
1.8 per 40 

3PT

32%
50 3PA

FT%

83.8
74 FTA

Big Board Rankings


Strengths

  • "Has an ideal physical profile for a forward at 6-foot-8

  • 225 pounds

  • with a wingspan around 7-foot. Length and athleticism to defender smaller players

  • plus a powerful frame that should allow him to switch onto big men."

  • "Efficient at-rim scorer who uses either hand on athletic extended finishes."

  • "Talented scorer off the dribble who can rise—and sometimes hang —before draining tough

  • contested jumpers."

  • "Sound decision-maker who plays within the system. He doesn’t pause possessions; he keeps the ball moving. Nor does he force bad shots; he looks for an open man."

  • "Good playmaker for his size due to his solid handle and excellent passing vision. He loves to use hesitations

  • especially in the pick-and-roll

  • and he can deliver accurate passes off the dribble."

  • "Does the little things like cutting

  • screening

  • and rebounding. With his size and skill

  • it’s projectable for a team to use him like a big as an on-ball screener who can pop for 3s or dive to the rim."

  • "Smart

  • athletic team defender who communicates and disrupts actions with timely help defense."

  • "Gritty player who hustles hard on defense. He’s had a handful of inspired chasedown blocks. As a rim protector

  • he’ll put in multiple efforts to get stops."

  • "Flashes versatility on-ball in a switch-heavy scheme at Florida State. With improvements to his athleticism

  • he could shine."

  • "Long

  • rangy wing with a huge 6-foot-8 frame and wingspan pushing 7-feet"

  • "Talented playmaker on both ends of the court with high IQ on offense and good instincts on defense in team concepts"

  • "Role-playing upside: makes smart reads

  • plays well off the ball and knows how to impact the game without needing touches"

Areas to Improve

  • "Raw offensive player. One of the least prolific scorers among projected first-round picks

  • and he wasn''t particularly efficient relative to his role."

  • "Still developing as a spot-up shooter. He had to improve his form in high school to become a good free throw shooter (84 percent)

  • but still struggles off the catch with a low

  • slow release."

  • "He totaled nearly double the number of turnovers (50) as he did assists (29). Despite a knack for playmaking

  • he got called for countless travels due to raw footwork and forced drives into traffic."

  • "Stiff man-to-man defender without the versatility to reliably switch onto guards and wings. He’s clunky moving laterally and changing directions

  • so he gets burned regularly."

  • "Talented-but-raw as an offensive weapon; shot 32.8% from 3 at FSU and struggled rated in the 32nd percentile as a spot-up shooter

  • an area he needs to improve significantly in"

  • "Has intriguing playmaking chops

  • but with the ball in his hands in college

  • he often struggled: he averaged 1.7 turnovers to 1.0 assists per game due to his loose handle and poor decision-making skills"

Traits


Hustle

"Perimeter Shooting"

"Shot Blocking"

"Off-Ball Defense"

Scouting Sources


"Jonathan Givony", "Kevin O''Conner", "CBS Sports"

Community Scouting Reports (7)


Devean Thomas
u/Dame_Time19

#13

RANK


NBA COMPARISON - OG Anunoby. Kawhi Leonard. Jeff Green. P.J. Tucker.

Patrick Williams has a lot of potential. He is a versatile offensive threat with sound defense. If he improves his playmaking and decision making, he will be a valuable player in the NBA.



Analysis done by @Dame_Time19. View their full  draft big board and scouting reports here.
Lenny Parsons
u/leoparso

#30

RANK


A nifty passer out of the PnR, could see this skill pan out in the league. Shows promise as a shooter but his release is rigid and slow. Must improve. Very good offensive rebounder. Should be at least a tick above average as a rebounder. Should be versatile between the 3 & 4. Smart defender and should be fine around the rim but very heavy feet on the perimeter. May lack the versatility on defense that he has on offense. Strong around around the rim and getting to the cup. Fantastic free throw shooter 91.3% on 2.9 apg, would be wise to work on his attack to set up more opportunities at the line and opening his shot up for cleaner looks. Has a nice little pull up j off the dribble. Comfortable operating in middy land. Would like to see this transition to a high post arsenal of sorts if the speed is too much. Foot speed is the biggest concern moving forward. He would do well as a tenth man auditioning for a larger role. A lot to like but is there an elite quality in his game?



Analysis done by @leoparso. View their full  draft big board and scouting reports here.
FREE BOL BOL
u/Ravenclaw

#10

RANK


NBA Comparison: OG Anunoby Strengths: An explosive, “freakish” combo forward with intriguing upside, especially as a defender … One of the most explosive athletes in college basketball, Williams is difficult to keep off of the offensive glass … Oozes potential with his eye popping physical profile and standout versatility … Scores a fair amount of baskets just through sheer athleticism as he’s able to physically outclass most players at the college level … Excellent length with a 6’11 wingspan … Very strong legs and powerful frame. When he’s engaged, he plays a physical brand of basketball and should only get stronger as his body develops with age … Ability to defend multiple positions gives him added intrigue … Converts a number of tip dunks as well as ally oops … Really efficient in the role of an off ball defender, but also effective on the ball … Has amazing speed to make up ground and intercept passes, as evidenced by his steal per game … Intriguing versatility with his ability t



Analysis done by @Ravenclaw. View their full  draft big board and scouting reports here.
kostas taxiaropoulos
u/kostas_taxiarop

#9

RANK


WSH most likely will go for the playoffs this year since Wall is expected to be back. They need to pay this man Bertans as well and with already having Thomas Bryant at the 5, SF is their biggest need and thats why i have them going for the best available prospect in Williams. Although being a bit raw on offense, between Beal, Bertans and even Bryant, there is enough shooting out there for their creators to operate. Williams can fit right in and provide much needed defense and energy plays.



Analysis done by @kostas_taxiarop. View their full  draft big board and scouting reports here.
Sam Sares
u/samsares995

#4

RANK


He has all to become a freak player both ends. Smart player in defense with abilities and physical characteristics to defend from 2 to 4 immediately. Polite player that can score in-out. It''s hard to find axpects of the game where he is not good at, or where he can become better.



Analysis done by @samsares995. View their full  draft big board and scouting reports here.
Dashiell Decker
u/dashielldecker

#17

RANK


Strengths -Size/Strength -Defensive IQ -Versatility -Shooting Potential -Offensive Rebounding

Weaknesses -Defensive Footwork -Lateral Quickness -Turnovers -Finishing -Gambling -Lack of Elite-Level Skillset

Projection: Late Lottery - Top 20

Player Comp: OG Anunoby

Ceiling: Low-End Starter Floor: Role-Playing Reserve



Analysis done by @dashielldecker. View their full  draft big board and scouting reports here.
Depressed Lakers Fan
u/FireHam

#9

RANK


Nba Comparrison: johnathan issac Has the same flaws as issac okoro. Except his floor spacing has mor potential, and he is a bit bigger.



Analysis done by @FireHam. View their full  draft big board and scouting reports here.