Jalen Williams

Draft Notes

Jalen Williams is a strong, solid, well built guard who isn’t a big name prospect but has a lot of fans in NBA circles and is flying up draft boards during the pre-draft process.

Williams is an excellent iso scorer who can get his own offense. He’s very efficient from the field and really knows how to put the ball in the basket.

Doesn’t force the issue, takes good shots.

Has a solid base and a strong frame with exceptional length.

Has very good handles and can beat his man with the dribble and get to this spots. Has a slick crossover and a deceptive first step. Uses inside-out dribbles well.

Has awesome length with a 7-2+ wingspan.

A smooth open court athlete. Doesn’t have elite burst or straight-line speed but more than enough athleticism for the league. His length allows him to finish above the rim with ease. He posted an impressive 39 inch vertical leap at the combine.

Has excellent court vision and passing ability. Plays with his head up. Keeps the ball moving.

Comparisons

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Draft Projection

mid first round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft

2022 SG Rankings

1. Jaden Ivey – 6-4 – Purdue
2. Shaedon Sharpe – 6-6 – Kentucky (Canada)
3. Johnny Davis – 6-5 – Wisconsin
4. Benedict Mathurin – 6-6 – Arizona
5. Malaki Branham – 6-5 – Ohio State
6. Jalen Williams – 6-6 – Santa Clara
7. Ochai Agbaji – 6-5 – Kansas 
8. Gabriele Procida – 6-7 – Italy
9. Blake Wesley – 6-5 – Notre Dame
10. Jaden Hardy – 6-5 – G League Ignite
11. MarJon Beauchamp – 6-6 – G League Ignite
12. Ryan Rollins – 6-4 – Toledo
13. Max Christie – 6-5 – Michigan State
14. Christian Braun – 6-6 – Kansas
15. Bryce McGowens – 6-6 – Nebraska
16. Alondes Williams – 6-5 – Wake Forest
17. Trevor Keels – 6-5 – Duke
18. Keon Ellis – 6-6 – Alabama
19. Kameron McGusty – 6-5 – Miami
20. Michael Devoe – 6-5 – Geogia Tech
21. Tevin Brown – 6-5 – Murray State
22. Matteo Spagnolo – 6-4 – Italy
23. Tyrese Martin – 6-6 – UConn
24. Taevion Kinsey – 6-5 – Marshall
25. Ron Harper Jr. – 6-6 – Rutgers