Benny Williams

Updated on 6/27/22.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-8
Weight: 200
College: Syracuse
Classification: Sophomore
Birthdate: 4/30/2002

Projected Draft Range: Likely Undrafted

Pros:

Decent scorer off the dribble
Has decent shooting potential
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Solid playmaker
Solid defender
Very good athlete

Cons:

Needs to improve his shooting
Can be reluctant to take outside shots
Can struggle to score in traffic
Not an elite ball handler
Needs to improve his rebounding
Needs to add strength
Didn’t play much this season
Had a very disappointing freshman season

Summary:

Benny Williams is a very athletic, high-motor forward whose versatility may make him an intriguing prospect for the NBA.  He is a high-flyer that can finish plays above the rim, and he is a ball handler that can rack up assists.  He is a capable on-ball defender that has the potential to be able to guard a variety of positions. 

On the downside, he had a really disappointing freshman season, in which he barely played and didn’t shoot well at all. He will need to regain his shooting touch and be the athletic, sharpshooting, 3 and D player that he was in high school while adjusting to the college game. He will need to extend his shooting range and ball handling skills, but if he plays well next season, he could end up getting significant playing time next year.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Wikipedia Page
247Sports’ Profile

Games Scouted:
2/19/21 IMG Academy PG vs. Rocktop Academy

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