Auburn Tigers forward [autotag]Jaylin Williams[/autotag] announced Thursday that he would be declaring for the NBA Draft while maintaining college eligibility via his personal Instagram.
“Auburn Family, thanks to you my basketball journey has been unforgettable,” Williams said. “Without you all, I wouldn’t be where I am today. An Auburn Man. From traveling all over the world, to being the number one team in the country, my time at Auburn has been unforgettable.
With that being said, I will be entering my name into the 2023 NBA Draft while maintaining my college eligibility.”
Williams saw his role increase each season with the Tigers, going from appearing in 14 games and averaging seven minutes per game during his freshman season to starting every game this season.
Williams averaged 27.8 minutes per game this season and was one of the most important players on the floor for the Tigers at any given point. Williams averaged 11.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game this season as well as shooting 46.6% from the field this season.
This offseason will be a transitional one for the Tigers and there will be a lot of places to fill. If Williams does decide to play at the next level, Auburn will have to fill the role of the three spot and a guy that had a lot of experience within the program.
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