Robert Williams III

#44 F/C Texas A&M – Sophmore

DOB: October 17, 1997

Height: 6-9

Wingspan: 7-5.5

Weight: 241lbs

2017-2018 Season Averages

25.6MIN

10.4PTS

63.2FG%

1.4AST

9.2REB

0.8STL

2.6BLK

1.7TO

Strengths

Athletic prowess is tantalizing; has once in a generation, launching pad, head-over-the-rim leaping ability.
Interesting physical tools; has a huge 7-5.5ft wingspan and broad shoulders; Is physically ready for the NBA.
Strong finished around the rim; good hands and coordination to catch dump passes for easy finishes around the rim; Athleticism and length allow for explosive dunks under the basket and a constant lob target.
Has quickness and agility to beat defenders down the court in transition, which often leads to easy buckets.
Crashes offensive boards
Defensive presence around the rim; Impact most notable on defense where he can rotate quickly and use leaping ability to block shots from the weak side; blocks a good amount of perimeter shots.
Solid vision for someone his size; has shown the ability to spot shooters on the opposite corner, pass out of the short roll, and facilitate in the high post or on handoffs.

Weaknesses

Very limited offensive player; Low post scoring needs a lot of work; Lacks any advanced maneuvers in the post and relies on the right hand too much.
Has shown a lack of physicality, which is troubling for someone of his size and skillset; Does not show toughness boxing out for defensive rebounds.
Could do a better job of getting low and sticking with guards on the perimeter.
Shown flashes but still a liability in terms of shooting; Went 0-12 on threes for the season.
Poor shooting will likely translate to the next level as suggested by his 59 % FT percentage.
Has not made the leap that scouts have hoped for in his sophomore campaign; Has he plateaued as a player? How much can he actually improve?

Observations

Offense mainly consists of easy finishes around the rim; Seems reluctant to take any shots that are outside of the paint; Does not run a lot of pick and roll.
Williams’ physical tools suggest that he can be the next prototypical small-ball big man.
Williams was once projected to be a stretch big in his freshman year but his jump shot has yet to materialize.
The position Williams will play in the NBA still remains unclear; Has the potential to be a solid forward but has not shown enough shooting and perimeter skills.
Role player potential; Can play in the Clint Capela/Steven Adams role.

Notable Performances

Vs. Ole Miss 18PTS (8-9 FGA/FGM) 9REB 2AST 2BLK 2PF 2TO

Vs. Arkansas 20PTS (10-13 FGA/FGM) 14REB 2STL 3BLK 1PF 1TO

Vs. Arizona 4PTS (2-6 FGA/FGM) 7REB 2AST 2REB 2BLK 2STL 2TO

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