Prospect Watch: Jamarr Williams (2018)
Class of 2018 power forward Jamarr Williams of Northwest Academy is a classic throwback player when it comes to getting his business done in the low post. There is nothing flashy about the way the 6’6″ Williams plays the game.…
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Continue ReadingClass of 2018 power forward Jamarr Williams of Northwest Academy is a classic throwback player when it comes to getting his business done in the low post.
There is nothing flashy about the way the 6’6″ Williams plays the game. He scores in the low post, he rebounds the ball and he blocks shots. And when he’s finished doing that, he scores some more, rebounds some more and blocks some more shots. You won’t see him venturing out of the paint or going on wild dribbling exhibitions. He’s very good at what he does and he sticks with it.
It’s a basic meat-and-potatoes approach to the game, but it is one that has made Williams one of the top power forward prospects in the Class of 2018. He is very efficient in all three aspects of the game, which makes for a very productive player. On a team that plays primarily a four-guard offense, Williams is a pillar of strength and consistency in the low post. He has been averaging a double-double over the past two seasons.
“My strength is my rebounding and staying strong in the paint,” Williams said. “It’s what I have to do as the only big man on the team.”
Williams had 20 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks in a 63-62 loss to Ritenour at last week’s Remembering the Dream MLK Classic at SLUH. He enjoyed a good week at the D.C. Wilcutt Tournament at CBC, which including a 32-point, nine rebound performance in a victory over Northwest Academy in the first round. Williams is an excellent offensive rebounder who gets good position and hunts the basketball. He also has a nice touch around the basket and he makes his free throws.
Northwest Academy is currently 9-6 against a rugged schedule put together by head coach Gerald Jones. With Williams anchoring the low post and talented guards Ryan Warren and Wilshon Warren on the perimeter, the Hornets are a legitimate threat to make some noise in Class 3 this season.
“We came so close to winning districts last season,” Williams said. “We want to make it out of districts and make a run to state this year. I feel like we’re real close. We have a good team and we play strong together.”