Miles McBride (West Virginia, PG, Sophomore). The 2020 class has arguably been known as one of the… Thomas has cooled off, having now shot below 40 percent from the floor in every game this month. Williams is still growing and has more recently been listed at 6-8, 190, which easily passes the eye test both in person and in 2020 film. But he's still more of a mid-to-late lottery prospect for me, with questions about his ability to blow by and handle contact potentially affecting his effectiveness as a two-point scorer in the NBA. 32. Williams finished his high school career at Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, California. More convincing than any prospect selected two months ago, Evan Mobley continues to strengthen his case as a top-two lock, most recently scoring 25 points on 13 shots against California on Saturday. 1, but through no fault of Cade Cunningham. Shooting 42.1 percent from three while averaging 5.9 assists and 2.1 steals, Mitchell is building a draft case around his improved jumper and playmaking and signature defense. On April 12, 2020, he announced his commitment to Stanford over Arizona, USC, North Carolina and UCLA. 45. [3] Williams missed much of his sophomore season with an injury but saw success in the summer with his club team BTI Select. 39. [12] As a senior, he averaged 15 points, 7.9 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game, helping Sierra Canyon win the CIF-SS Open Division title. Nix stood out in high school for his 6'5" size at point guard and facilitating IQ. He hasn't shown enough signs of shooting (13-of-41 3PT) to guarantee first-round looks, but it's worth having patience given the two-way potential an improved jumper could unlock. Springer may never be the focal point of an NBA offense, but his game/mentality points to a high-impact secondary/complementary player. Scottie Barnes, Florida State. [4] On January 14, 2019, as a junior, he was named Los Angeles Daily News boys athlete of the week following two consecutive games with at least 34 points. Ziaire Williams (Stanford, SF/PF, Freshman) 7 of 14. 5 Stanford commit Ziaire Williams", "Williams boosts Stanford; sets up showdown with Tar Heels", "Williams' Triple Double Leads Cardinal Rout of Washington", "Ziaire Williams (USA)'s profile - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ziaire_Williams&oldid=1007984119, Stanford Cardinal men's basketball players, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Height: 6’8. He's logged three since, making a strong impression with his 7'0", 250-pound size and standout mobility while even hitting a three-pointer in consecutive outings. There isn't any recent tape to go off except for those games, and Kuminga was a standout with his inside-out scoring skills for a 6'8", 220-pound forward with a 7-foot wingspan. But in the G League bubble, he'll need to squash concerns over his scoring, shooting and weight. 43. 1 overall talents. For a 6'9" forward, Brown's athleticism, shooting confidence and slashing from the arc create highlights and vision of upside. No skill versatility limits the appeal to Sharpe, but his 6'11", 265-pound frame, motor and activity still point to a high floor. Go to Ziaire's Image page He also has a wingspan of just under seven feet, and his recent physical growth, crucially, means he can … Allen Flanigan (Auburn, SG/SF, Sophomore). Kessler Edwards (Pepperdine, SF, Junior). Sandro Mamukelashvili (Seton Hall, C, Senior). Sengun followed an eight-block performance in the Turkish BSL with a 25-point effort on Tuesday in FIBA Eurocup, as he continues to build on his unexpected breakout season. 48. His shooting and decision-making looked too far behind to justify drafting him in the first round. [5] In his junior season, Williams averaged 27 points, 10 rebounds, and three assists per game. He's the exact, versatile type today's NBA game values. Quick first step and can get to the basket. Production in Disney's bubble is inevitable. Ayo Dosunmu (Illinois, PG/SG, Junior). And given his burst turning the corner toward the rim, his passing skills and monster defensive upside (4.6 steal percentage), Suggs doesn't need to be Stephen Curry from outside. Ziaire Williams. 15. Other than a need to add muscle, Mobley looks like the full package at center. Back from a foot injury and a month off, Jalen Johnson returned to put up 24 points, 15 rebounds, seven assists, four blocks and two steals against Pittsburgh. You may have to strain your eyes to see NBA upside and past his limited frame, lack of bounce and non-playmaking, but Hyland possesses advanced handles and footwork for creation, and his shot-making range extends to the logo. Mobley has closed the gap between No. Personal Statement. There isn't anything flashy about Moody's creativity, and the lack of playmaking (1.7 assists) adds pressure to his shot-making. [6][7], On July 18, 2019, Williams transferred to Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, Los Angeles for his senior year. It's becoming tougher to ignore Flanigan and the remarkable improvement he's made as a shooter—from 5-of-35 on threes as a freshman to 32-of-82 (39.0 percent 3PT) in 16 games this season. Adding strength will be a priority. 31. 40. Terrence Clarke (Kentucky, SG, Freshman). With Jones, we're buying the flashes over the limited stats and inconsistency. In limited action, Cooper looks like the draft's most dangerous setup man, and his ball-handling, quickness off the dribble, passing skills and vision suggest the playmaking can carry over the pros. By Jason Marcum @marcum89 Aug 10, 2019, 9:11pm EDT Share this … His shot-making versatility and footwork for scoring seem more appealing than his playmaking. Playing some point-center for Seton Hall, Mamukelashvili has evolved into an interesting big-man prospect with ball-handling and passing skills and three-point range. Johnson made a strong case to scouts in Louisville's win over Duke on Saturday, finishing with three made threes and some high-level passes. His passing could be the skill that separates him from other interior specialists. 16. Giddey earned fans after his second NBL game, when he went for 16 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists and made big plays late in a double overtime win. Coming off consecutive 18-point games, he's looking more confident with his shot-creation and shotmaking. At 6'4", Springer plays on and off the ball, always wisely picking his spots as a scorer and setup passer. Wingspan: 6’11-7’0. Coming off a 13-point, seven assist game in Lithuania, Jokubaitis continues to efficiently produce, both in Euroleague and the Lithuanian LKL. The jump is notable from an NBA standpoint given his 6'6" frame and athleticism for slashing and defending. [19], Both of Williams' parents have served in the military: his mother, Marquita Fields-Williams, in the Army and Air Force, and his father, Ziaire Williams, in the Marine Corps. 44. Health-and-safety protocols have kept Lewis out of Florida's lineup, but the shooting and passing improvement he's made this season have been encouraging for such an explosive athlete and quick defender. Weight: 185 lb. Ziaire Williams, Stanford. Duke is slumping after a 30-point game against Xavier on January 10. Defensively, he has the tools to guard either backcourt spot, while a 3.2 steal rate highlights his quick hands and anticipation. ... (Ziaire Williams), so I didn't get as much court time as I would have liked. Small forward. Career; Var 16-17; Career Stats. But the team that drafts Cunningham should be prepared to let the offense to run through him and his creativity, IQ and knack for taking over. As of Feb. 7, 2020 ; USA Basketball Notes. Williams became the second player in Stanford men’s basketball history to record a triple-double, and it came in a win over Washington. May 9, 2020 May 8, 2020 admin. He has mostly been featured as a driver, though he will need to take better care of the ball. Keon Johnson (Tennessee, SG, Freshman). Good face up game and driving ability. Out with an elbow injury, Bouknight could miss most of what's left in the season. Williams has quick feet and is a great defender with his 6-foot-11 wingspan. Position: SF/SG/PF. [15][16], In his collegiate debut on November 30, 2020, Williams scored 19 points and grabbed eight rebounds in an 82–64 win against Alabama. Ziaire Williams, G/F, Stanford | Freshman. G League defenses shouldn't slow down Jalen Green, a special athlete whose skill level has gradually caught up to his quickness and bounce. It still has, with Mobley sporting a 9.4 block percentage, demonstrating the ability to protect the rim with his quick jump and length and also contest shots away from the basket. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on the college basketball schedule, but there have already been enough opportunities to scout and develop confident reads on the top NBA draft prospects. Good length with a 610.5 wingspan …. ... 220-pound forward with a 7-foot wingspan. Christopher's difficult shot selection leads to inconsistency and raises concern about how efficient he can be in the NBA. He doesn't possess a bread-and-butter skill for the NBA, but he continues to make outside shots at an improved rate (42.6 percent 3PT), and though his playmaking numbers on the season aren't exciting (3.9 assists), Johnson may possess playmaking upside masked by the addition of backcourt partner Carlik Jones. For NBA teams with patience, he's an upside play with a potentially valuable mix of shooting and athleticism for finishing and defending. But he does have a projectable stroke, and at 6'9", his skill level, footwork and passing from the post are pluses. Ziaire. Moody was last measured as having a 7’0 wingspan and 8’8 standing reach when trying out for the USA U17 team in 2018, and while Arkansas has not played top competition yet, he has had some standout performances. Nonetheless, I accepted my role and continued to support my team, improve my game and tried to make a difference whenever I … He averaged 1.4 blocks per game for … Though he isn't a passing threat or projected defensive asset, his shooting versatility for a 6'8" forward could earn him an NBA role. Moses Moody’s Per36 EYBL stats: 22.5 points, 6 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.3 steals and 0.9 blocks. Barnes averages 4.0 assists, often working as a transition ball-handler, pick-and-roll operator and live-dribble passer. The 18-year-old has earned a spot on the first-round radar with his scoring versatility, inside and out, for a 6'9" forward. He'll want to avoid turning scouts off with too many tough shots, a poor assist-to-turnover ratio and lapses in focus or effort. Brandon Boston Jr. (Kentucky, SF, Freshman). But we've seen enough of his convincing defensive tools, IQ and motor, as well as some hopeful glimpses of passing and open shooting. Shooting for a 6'8" forward will earn Bagley first-round looks. At 6'9" and 220 pounds, there is plenty of potential impact tied to his ability to handle and start fast breaks, pass on the move, earn buckets in the paint, play-make on defense and guard different positions. Scouts are eager to see Jonathan Kuminga in the G League bubble next month after watching the Ignite's two scrimmages. He still manages to produce with a knack for creating shots and free-throw chances. 7 in ESPN 100, commits to Stanford", "Evaluating No. 6. [1] His mother is a probation officer, and his father works for 7 Up in Sylmar, Los Angeles. Limited speed and athleticism hint at more of a best-case backup, but for a 6'4" combo, his offensive skill level and IQ look NBA-caliber. Good athlete and finishes above the rim with aggression. 2 and No. Marcus Bagley (Arizona State, PF, Freshman). Johnson was silent in the second half of Duke's tough loss to Louisville over the weekend, unable to get himself involved offensively in the half court. Ziaire Williams has good positional size, measured with a 6-foot-11 wingspan. [1] He earned All-Mission League first team and USA Today All-USA California second team honors. He's hit the 25-point mark in three of Arkansas' last five games, and he's actually done more work inside the arc than behind it. Williams is a 6'8 wing with a near seven-foot wingspan. But even during his cold-shooting December, there was never a reason to panic. He's also second in the Big 12 in assists and first in steals and is demonstrating stronger playmaking IQ at both ends, which are keys to his improved stock and NBA case. [2], For his first three years of high school, Williams attended Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles. Averaged 21.7 points per game over the Nike EYBL in 2019 …. A defensive pest, McBride has developed into a clutch scorer and playmaker for West Virginia, recently carrying the team to a last-second win over Texas Tech on Monday. From an NBA standpoint, there are concerns about his quickness, athleticism and defense for a limited shooter, but he's done a better of making open jumpers (12-of-31 3PT), which is key for his draft stock. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (Villanova, PF, Sophomore). Franz Wagner (Michigan, SF, Sophomore). James Bouknight (Connecticut, PG/SG, Sophomore). The Volunteers lost all three games that their freshman has had to sit out because of ankle issues (he played five minutes against Alabama). Strengths: 6’8 versatile wing …. 1 overall. He brings intensity, skill and energy with great height and length. Announced as participating in the 2019 USA Men's Junior National Team July minicamp, but was not able to attend. His ball-handling and coordination pop on open-floor opportunities and face-up moves, while he shows shot-making skill from the post out to the arc. News broke Thursday night that the most sought-after college basketball prospect in California, 6-foot-8 Ziaire Williams, will be enrolling at Chatsworth Sierra. Wingspan; Ziaire Williams: 6-8: 185: 6-10½: Shaun Livingston: 6-7½: 186: 6-11: Caris LeVert: 6-7: 191: 6-10: Josh Jackson: 6-8¾: 203: 6-9¾ There is also plenty to like about his defensive projection based on his mobility and length around the perimeter. And at 6'4" with his craft and shot-making, it's reasonable to think the streak scoring can translate. But his listed 7’4” wingspan and 9’4” standing reach create to long-term NBA potential, and will keep him on the map as a draftable prospect. Edit. Garuba has been quiet overseas playing limited minutes at 18 years old. He brings intensity, skill and energy with great height and length. The accumulated varsity totals are in the last row of each table. A triple-double against Washington earlier this month put Ziaire Williams back on track. Defense figures to be Stanford's calling card this season, ... Moussa Cisse stands at 6’11”+ w/a 7’4”wingspan Gold Medal: 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup. He also grades in the 81st percentile out of spot-ups with his ability to attack closeouts and use a floater or get to the rim. 18 overall in November serves as a reminder that teams will value transition offense, threes and defense, even if it's from a wing who doesn't create. Alone, it should be enough to start the lottery conversation. He doubles as a lead guard and energizer, capable of running offense or influencing games off the ball with his energy and hustle. Shooting remains a swing skill, but it's worth waiting/betting on for a 6'6" slasher, passer and defender. But his jumper still works, particularly off the dribble (96th percentile on dribble jumpers). Ariel Hukporti (Nevezis Kedainiai, C, 2002). Ziaire Williams. Scouts will surely be looking at tape of Prkacin's 17 points against Mega Bemax's Marko Simonovic (Chicago Bulls stash) and Filip Petrusev (former Gonzaga star). Offensively, he does struggle with self creation, but not playmaking for teammates. [11] On March 11, 2020, Williams scored 17 points and made a buzzer-beater in a 63–61 comeback win over Etiwanda High School. Rokas Jokubaitis (Zalgiris, SG, 2000). His scoring upside is limited, but he could offer a valued mix of skills/strengths from a supporting role. Aaron Henry (Michigan State, SF, Junior). Limited burst, athleticism, strength and shooting skills figure to result in inconsistent numbers. And though he isn't known for shooting, he has made a three-pointer in seven of 10 games. The rim must looks like a hula hoop to Butler, who made 13-of-16 threes against Kansas and Oklahoma State and is now 40-of-81 for the season. Ziaire has played on 1 basketball team covered by MaxPreps. His first step and strength are built for driving and finishing, and while we're still waiting to learn more about his shooting consistency, he looks fluid and confident getting into his jumper. 2017-18 Highlights; 2017-18 Highlights . As the college season continues to roll along despite cancellations and postponements, more players are emerging as prospects who can add depth to the 2021 NBA draft class. It's still worth questioning his start to the season and whether there is concern with his effectiveness as a creator, but for a 6'7", 19-year-old wing, his slashing fluidity and perimeter scoring potential remain enticing. Ziaire Williams, with headband, celebrates with Sierra Canyon teammates Amari Bailey, right, and Tookey Wigington (22) after making the game … At small forward, he stands 6 feet 8 inches and weighs 185 pounds. He was named player of the year by the Los Angeles Times. ... 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