Keith Williams

Updated on 4/20/23.  Written by Alan Lu.

Height: 6-5
Weight: 212
Country: USA (Brooklyn, NY)
Professional Team: Raptors 905
Classification: Automatically Draft Eligible
Birthdate: 7/25/1998

Projected Draft Range: Likely Undrafted

Pros:

Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Can post up smaller players
Adequate playmaker
Decent rebounder
Decent defender
Good athlete

Cons:

Needs to improve his shooting
Can be reluctant to take threes
Prone to hoisting up questionable shots
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Not an elite rebounder
Can be too undisciplined defensively

Summary:

Keith Williams is an athletic, energetic swingman that could project to be a defensive specialist in the NBA.  He is a rangy defender that can make numerous plays on the ball, and he has the physical tools to develop into being a solid defender at the NBA level.  On offense, he thrives at scoring in transition, and he can throw down some highlight-reel worthy dunks on the break.  He will need to improve his jump shot and show that he can consistently create his own shot to score the basketball.  Currently, he projects to be a borderline second round candidate for the 2023 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
The Stepien Profile
Cincinnati Bio
YouTube’s Highlights of the 2/1/20 Cincinnati-Houston Game via Matthew Loves Ball
Basketball News’ Article on 2021 TBPC Player Measurements
Western Kentucky University Athletics’ Article on Williams Transferring to Western Kentucky
ESPN’s Article on Williams Going to WKU

Games Scouted:
6/4/21 Day 2 of the 2021 Tampa Bay Pro Combine
6/5/21 Day 3 of the 2021 Tampa Bay Pro Combine

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