Mark Williams

Draft Notes

Has plenty of size, a legit 7-footer and decent mobility. Rebounds on the ball well and knows his role, as a rebounder and defender.

Does a lot of his scoring on put-backs and dump offs around the rim.

Can be a bit heavy-footed and doesn’t change directions particularly well, which could lead to trouble defending against NBA speed and in pick and roll situations.

Could be a one and done but might take a few years in college to develop.

Comparisons

• Michael Olowokandi
• poor man’s Greg Oden

Draft Projection

late first to second round pick in the 2021 NBA Draft or 2022 NBA Draft

2021 Centers

1. Evan Mobley – 7-0 – USC
2. Ibou Dianko Badji – 7-1 – Senegal 
3. Mark Williams – 7-0 – Duke
4. Oscar Tshiebwe – 6-9 – West Virginia
5. Armando Bacot – 6-9 – UNC
6. Moussa Cisse – 6-11 – Brooklyn, NY (Guinea) 
7. Kai Sotto – 7-2 – G League (Philippines)
8. Nfaly Dante – 7-0 – Oregon (Mali)
9. Conner Vanover – 7-3 – Arkansas 
10. Khalifa Diop – 6-11 – Senegal 
11. Charles Bassey – 6-10 – Western Kentucky (Nigeria)
12. Kofi Cockburn – 7-0 – Illinois
13. Neemias Queta – 6-11 – Utah St (Portugal)
14. Ikey Obiagu – 7-1 – Seton Hall