Patrick Williams

Updated as of 11/21/2020, scouting report written by Alan Lu.
2020 rankings were finalized on 11/17/20.

Height: 6-7
Weight: 220
College: Florida State
Classification: Freshman
Birthdate: 8/26/2001

2020 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 13
Projected Draft Range: Lottery
2020 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 4 by the Chicago Bulls

Pros:

Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent scorer off the dribble
Very good free throw shooter
Adequate rebounder
Good defender that can block shots
Gifted athlete

Cons:

Needs to improve his shooting
May lack an elite first step off the dribble
Can be too passive on offense
Needs to improve his playmaking skills
Not an elite rebounder
Can be undisciplined defensively

Summary:

Patrick Williams is a very athletic, energetic combo forward that can attack the basket to garner scores, and he is a good defender that can block shots and guard multiple positions. He played well in his role this year as a freshman. He will need to improve his jump shot and playmaking skills, but his length, athleticism, and versatility, and upside could enable him to be a lottery pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

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Games Scouted:

11/10/19 Florida State vs. Florida
2/3/20 Florida State vs. North Carolina
2/10/20 Florida State vs. Duke
2/24/20 Florida State vs. Louisville

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