Mark Williams
Updated on 8/27/22. Written by Alan Lu.
2022 Rankings were finalized on 6/23/22.
Height: 7-0
Weight: 242
College: Duke
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 12/16/2001
2022 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 12
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2022 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 15 by the Charlotte Hornets
Pros:
Decent low post scorer
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Sets solid screens for his teammates on offense
Good rebounder
Decent defender
Gifted shot blocker
Very good athlete
Good motor
Cons:
Must extend his shooting range
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Not an elite ball handler, can be turnover prone
May be fairly raw offensively
Can be undisciplined defensively
Can struggle to defend out on the perimeter
Summary:
Mark Williams is a tall, strong center that played for Duke. This year, Williams had a terrific sophomore season, as he excelled as a rebounder, shot blocker, and interior defender in his team’s win over Kentucky in the Champions Classic. Currently, he projects to go in the mid first round range in the 2022 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Duke Bio
Games Scouted:
2/8/20 IMG Academy vs. Baltimore Poly
11/9/21 Duke vs. Kentucky
11/26/21 Duke vs. Gonzaga
11/30/21 Duke vs. Ohio State
1/18/22 Duke vs. Florida State
2/5/22 Duke vs. North Carolina
3/26/22 Duke vs. Arkansas
4/2/22 Duke vs. North Carolina
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