Patrick Williams — Florida State
Freshman – Wing – 6-foot-8 – 225 lbs
While he may not be at the top of many mock drafts, the Warriors could consider turning to Florida State’s do-it-all wing Patrick Williams in the first round.
In his only season in Tallahassee, Williams averaged 9.2 points on 45.9% shooting from the field with four rebounds per contest. The ACC Sixth-Man of the Year added one assist, block and steal per game.
The Seminole freshman has a springy up-and-down jumper with the form to continue to improve. The ACC All-Freshman Team member uses his bounce and high release to rise above defenders and let it fly wherever he is on the court.
Via @theACCDN on Twitter:
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— ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) February 25, 2020
Williams is exceptionally active without the basketball — always cutting or crashing the boards. The 18-year-old could thrive with the spacing Curry and Thompson provide on the court together.
With nearly a seven-foot wingspan, Williams is versatile on the defensive end of the floor. Williams’ combination of length and athleticism help him stick with smaller guards and bigger forwards. With his understanding of angles and team-defense, Williams often relies on his high basketball IQ regardless of the position he’s guarding.
With both Paschall and Williams in the lineup, Kerr would have two creative options behind Green in the Warriors rotation.
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