Prospect Overview
Long inside-outside threat who put everything together as a fifth-year senior at Texas Tech ranking among the most efficient offensive players in the country.
About Bryson Williams
Bryson Williams is a long, aggressive forward whose improvement as a shooter and defender as a fifth year senior coupled with his interior scoring instincts made him a key cog for the Red Raiders. Committing to Fresno State following his senior year at Roosevelt High School (CA), the Fresno native spent two seasons with the Bulldogs before transferring to UTEP. Spending another two seasons with Miners, the 24-year-old forward opted to use his additional year of eligibility to play for head coach Mark Adams at Texas Tech.
Though he emerged as a double-double threat in his second collegiate season, Williams turned a corner as a senior in a number of key areas averaging 14.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game while shooting 42% from beyond the arc to earn All-Big 12 first team honors. His performance at the G League Elite Camp earned him an invitation to the NBA Draft Combine where he once again held his own.
• Measured standing 6-foot-8.75 in shoes with a solid 237-pound frame and a 7-foot-2.25 wingspan, Williams is a physical forward with good length who is more active than especially explosive.
• Leading a deep Texas Tech team in points per game, Williams scored with impressive touch and instincts on the block, off cuts and put backs bringing energy inside, and bolstered his efficiency showing significant growth as a jump shooter. A willing passer who can put the ball on the floor a bit, Williams has nice coordination and instincts on the offensive end. Picking and choosing his spots very effectively, he ranked among the most efficient scorers in the country as his maturity was apparent in his approach on the offensive end.
• Playing with distinctly more intensity on the defensive side than he did over his first four collegiate seasons, Williams contributed with his length and rebounding ability but also held his own consistently when switched onto quicker players on the perimeter.
Advanced Stats
• Playing a somewhat unique role with his shots split almost evenly between jumpers, finishing opportunities, and post touches, Williams showed a strong feel for scoring and passing, the ability to put the ball on the floor a bit, and deft touch with both hands. For all the ways he scored as a senior, his efficiency was a bright spot for the Red Raiders all season as he frequently found ways to get the job done in key moments.
• Able to drop in running hooks with both hands, Williams scored 1.03 points per post up possession [86th percentile]. Using his physicality and length to find windows to get his shot off, he shows good touch from tight angles. Making the simple pass from the block as well, he forced little with his back to the basket.
• Seeing some easy shots around the rim thanks to his activity level, Williams scored 1.36 points per finishing opportunity [87th percentile]. His touch played a key role in that, but he showed the ability to play above the rim in space and make simple straight-line drives attacking slower footed big men as well.
• Taking a big leap as a perimeter weapon after barely shooting the three at all just three years ago, Williams averaged 1.11 points per jump shot in the half court [87th percentile]. While he is a fairly jump reliant shooter, his development into a threat from the perimeter adds a dimension to his NBA potential.
Defensive Analysis
• Emerging as a diligent defender, Williams took his transition to Texas Tech’s defensive culture seriously. Allowing 0.67 points per post up possession [79th percentile] and 0.60 points per isolation possession [74th percentile] he showed a lot of fight inside and managed to survive switches onto quicker players on the perimeter more often than not.
• While he was not particularly productive on the glass and did not block many shots, Williams did a lot of little things defensively as a senior.
— Profile by Synergy Sports
