Amari Williams
Created on 11/13/24. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-11
Weight: 255
College: Kentucky
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Country: England
Birthdate: 1/28/2002
2025 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 49
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round
2025 NBA Draft: Round 2, Pick 46 by the Orlando Magic
(Rights traded to the Boston Celtics)
Pros:
Solid scorer off the dribble
Fairly solid low post scorer
Decent playmaker for his size
Gifted rebounder
Decent defender
Above average athlete
Cons:
Must expand upon his low post moves
Must extend his shooting range
Needs to improve his free throw shooting
Can be turnover prone
Can be undisciplined defensively
Summary:
Amari Williams is a strong, mobile center that is played at Delaware before later transferring to play at Kentucky. He has a promising set of offensive skills, and he is a very good rebounder. He’ll need to improve his efficiency as a scorer in the post, but his vast size, above average athletic gifts, and two-way potential may make him an intriguing second round prospect for the 2025 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
ESPN Player Profile
On3’s Article on Williams Acquired by the Boston Celtics
Games Scouted:
11/12/24 Kentucky vs. Duke
2/1/25 Kentucky vs. Arkansas
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