Thought it would be interesting to look at what ESPN's NBA talent evaluator Jonathan Giovany thinks of Patrick WIllams.
Patrick Williams | SF/PF | Class of 2019
6-7 | West Charlotte HS | Charlotte, N.C.
Somewhat of a late bloomer, Williams burst onto the scene with his play this spring and summer. He continued that momentum with a strong camp, looking like a much better long-term prospect than the borderline top-50 player he's currently ranked as by recruiting services.
Williams was one of the most gifted prospects at the entire event from a physical standpoint, with a 6-11 wingspan, chiseled frame and freakish athleticism, doing some ridiculous things around the basket all weekend long when elevating off two feet. While not known for his shooting and looking somewhat streaky with it in drills, Williams came alive in the showcase game and knocked down a barrage of jumpers with his feet set and off the dribble (three 3s overall). The fact that he's 58-of-153 from beyond the arc (38 percent) in 62 games, according to Krossover, further backs that up. He was a real mismatch operating from the power forward position, something he's definitely strong and long enough to do at pretty much any level, aided by his impressive level of toughness, competitiveness and no-nonsense approach.
Williams' skill level and feel for the game is still a work in progress at this stage, particularly his passing ability, and he is still learning how to put his tools to full use on the defensive end, where he's not particularly fundamentally sound and mostly lives off his instincts. Williams fits a prototype for what NBA teams are looking for and generated some buzz with his play among scouts. The fact that he has yet to turn 17 while some players in his class are about to turn 19 only adds to the intrigue.