KJ Williams
Updated on 6/28/23. Written by Alan Lu.
2023 rankings were finalized on 6/22/23.
Height: 6-10
Weight: 245
College: LSU
Classification: Fifth-Year Senior
Birthdate: 9/3/1999
2023 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 84
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Solid low post scorer
Decent shooter, has stretch big potential
Good rebounder
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Has good strength
Cons:
Only an average free throw shooter
Can be careless on offense, which can lead to turnovers
Not an elite shot blocker
Can struggle to guard quicker players
Can be foul prone
Not an elite athlete
Summary:
KJ Williams is a strong, mobile big man that excelled at Murray State and LSU throughout his collegiate career. He is a skilled big man that can use his strength and scoring touch to score out of the post, and he also can knock down jumpers from the outside. He also is a good rebounder and is adept at collecting steals. On the other hand, he doesn’t get enough assists in games, and he will need to improve his defense. Currently, he is a borderline second round candidate for the 2023 draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Murray State’s Basketball Bio
LSU Athletics’ Article on Williams Transferring to LSU
Games Scouted:
3/5/22 Murray State vs. Morehead State
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