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OVERVIEW |
One of the top recruits in Mike Krzyzewski's career, Williamson pairs off-the-charts athleticism with a veteran's approach to the game, inspiring assertions he could hit the NBA as a readymade All-Star. |
Comparisons range from an above-the-rim version of Carlos Boozer to a super-springy Julius Randle and less-polished Charles Barkley, Williamson's strengths are as plentiful as his potential. |
Williamson swept college basketball player of the year honors in a stellar freshman season with the Blue Devils in which he garnered national attention for making miraculous individual plays look routine. Williamson dominated with natural talent and evolved as a post player on either end of the court, but is at his best flying in the open court. |
He averaged shot 68 percent from the field and averaged 22.6 points and 8.9 rebounds in 33 games during his lone season at Duke. He made 33.8 percent of his 3-point attempts and excelled defensively with 70 steals and 59 blocked shots. |
He missed five games with a sprained knee when his Nike shoe blew out against North Carolina. |
Williamson will be drafted days after his 19th birthday on the heels of a spotlight season at Duke. He has been the presumed No. 1 pick in the 2019 draft for nearly two years based on a unique package of power, explosiveness and upside. |
ANALYSIS |
With a standing reach of 8 feet, 7 inches and nearly 7-foot wingspan, Williamson was a dominant defensive player at the college level. Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said Williamson's anticipation will make him a top off-ball defender in the NBA, capable of ranking among leaders in blocks and steals. Krzyzewski described Williamson as a "great worker," and LeBron James said he can change the outcome of every possession when determined to do so. |
A highlight reel dunker because of a gravity-defying vertical leap, Williamson can reach his entire arm above the rim leaping off of two feet. |
NBA teams will find a spot for Williamson, who is an NBA anomaly in that he isn't a natural fit at any position but features a skill set to play almost anywhere on the floor. Minus the perimeter offensive skills - his 3-point range was respected at the college level - Williamson projects as a 3 or 4 in the NBA. His above-the-rim game is built around efficient scoring, touch and the broad frame and power to protect the ball from longer defenders and finish with authority. |
Projection: No. 1 overall pick |
--Field Level Media |
Per Game | Team | G | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOPG | PFPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
18-19 | Duke | 33 | 33 | 30.0 | 22.6 | 8.9 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 2.1 | .680 | .338 | .640 |
Career | 33 | 33 | 30.0 | 22.6 | 8.9 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 1.8 | 2.4 | 2.1 | .680 | .338 | .640 |
Totals | Team | G | GS | Min | FGM | FGA | 3PM | 3PA | FTM | FTA | OR | REB | A | Stl | Blk | TO | PF | Pts |
18-19 | Duke | 33 | 33 | 990 | 296 | 435 | 24 | 71 | 130 | 203 | 116 | 293 | 68 | 70 | 59 | 78 | 68 | 746 |
Career | 33 | 33 | 990 | 296 | 435 | 24 | 71 | 130 | 203 | 116 | 293 | 68 | 70 | 59 | 78 | 68 | 746 |
Date | Opp | Result | Min | FGM | FGA | 3PM | 3PA | FTM | FTA | OR | REB | A | Stl | Blk | TO | PF | Pts |
11/6 | @Kty | W 118-84 | 23 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 28 |
11/11 | Army | W 94-72 | 32 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 27 |
11/14 | EastMi | W 84-46 | 21 | 10 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21 |
11/19 | @SDSU | W 90-64 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 13 |
11/20 | Auburn | W 78-72 | 31 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13 |
11/21 | @Gonz | L 87-89 | 37 | 8 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 22 |
11/27 | Ind | W 90-69 | 29 | 11 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 25 |
12/1 | Stet | W 113-49 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 17 |
12/5 | Hart | W 84-54 | 28 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 18 |
12/8 | Yale | W 91-58 | 26 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 20 |
12/18 | Prince | W 101-50 | 26 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
12/20 | TxTch | W 69-58 | 25 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 17 |
1/5 | Clem | W 87-68 | 22 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 25 |
1/8 | @Wake | W 87-65 | 32 | 13 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 30 |
1/12 | @FlaSt | W 80-78 | 17 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 |
1/14 | Syr | L 91-95 | 44 | 12 | 20 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 35 |
1/19 | UVa | W 72-70 | 38 | 10 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 27 |
1/22 | @Pitt | W 79-64 | 33 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 25 |
1/26 | GaTech | W 66-53 | 34 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 22 |
1/28 | @ND | W 83-61 | 33 | 10 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 26 |
2/2 | StJn | W 91-61 | 33 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 29 |
2/5 | BC | W 80-55 | 33 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
2/9 | @UVa | W 81-71 | 36 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 18 |
2/12 | @Lou | W 71-69 | 32 | 9 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 27 |
2/16 | NCSU | W 94-78 | 30 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 32 |
2/20 | UNC | L 72-88 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
3/14 | Syr | W 84-72 | 36 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 29 |
3/15 | @UNC | W 74-73 | 35 | 13 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 31 |
3/16 | FlaSt | W 73-63 | 40 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 21 |
3/22 | NDakSt | W 85-62 | 30 | 12 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
3/24 | UCF | W 77-76 | 40 | 12 | 24 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 32 |
3/29 | VaTech | W 75-73 | 40 | 11 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 23 |
3/31 | MSU | L 67-68 | 37 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 24 |