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Projected first-round pick Patrick Williams has emerged as an intriguing 3-and-D prospect and has drawn interest from several teams ahead of the NBA draft. Now, the former Florida State forward has reportedly become a target of the Detroit Pistons.
Williams was named the ACC Sixth Man of the Year last season after averaging 9.2 points, four rebounds, one block, one assist and one steal per game. He has a versatile offensive game and boasts the size and strength that teams covet on defense.
The 19-year-old projects to be a strong two-way option at the next level and a huge reason why teams like him. According to Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report, Williams has even become a coveted target for the Pistons with the seventh overall pick.
But multiple sources tell Bleacher Report that Patrick Williams has become a coveted target for Detroit, and it’s easy to picture the Pistons talking themselves into his upside.
Williams is widely expected to be selected in the 6-12 range and would be available for the Pistons. Of course, their draft-night strategy will be dependent on which players are still on the board but they figure to have a strong pick in Williams if he is available.
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