-Williams turned in a productive weekend at CREI as a productive shot-making wing that got to his spots pretty efficiently in the halfcourt. Loved the way that a consistently-good midrange jumper off of one or two-dribble drives from the wing opened up opportunities for the rest of his game as his matchup or help defenders sold out to contest his jumper, leading to several open downhill drive or pump fake step through floaters. Williams also spaced the floor well for his team as a movement shooter that utilized pump fakes and side steps to create good looks at the rim from deep. Defensively I thought he took a step forward as a wing prospect that can guard most 1-3 opponents that he faced throughout the week while chipping in effectively in the paint on bigs to help out on box-outs or switches to give his team some lineup versatility. 

Williams was also included in my top 10 article and was one of the biggest risers in the latest update as he jumped from No. 49 to No. 10. The reason for the jump? Williams was a killer this spring/summer leading Boo Williams 15s in scoring at 16.9PPG while hauling in 7.2RPG and showed that he’s more than prepared to take on one of the lead roles for Walter Johnson after averaging 26.1PPG and 8.2RPG in Capitol Hoops Summer League play. He possesses great positional size as a combo guard who can spend time at the wing if needed. He has a long wingspan and a nose for getting to his spots where he display soft touch on his jumper, creative finishes on lay-ups and has always been a spot-up threat from the corners.

In the conversation of potential, upside and comparing those with the current rate of production, nobody rose as high as Williams as he soars into the top 10. Take into consideration his size at 6’6″, his plus length and his bloodlines and you have a prospect that typically has success at the highest levels of the college game. If proof is needed, the rising sophomore posted and alarming 26.1PPG and 8.2RPG while shooting 48 percent from the floor throughout Capitol Hoops Summer League play. To add, Williams led Boo Williams’ 15U team with 16.9PPG and 7.2RPG in EYBL play. As he continues to improve his percentages from deep and grow as a playmaker for others off the bounce, Williams’ upside is as intriguing as any prospect in this local class.

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-Heavy minutes in both AAU and the HS season affected his legs towards the end of the game, but the skillset is apparent with the talent sophomore prospect as he gave it all he got against a pretty deep stable of GC wing defenders. Williams hit a stepback 3 that touched nothing but net, had a baseline spin to get away from the double team before he hit a double clutch floater, knocked down an elbow jumper off the bounce, and wove through traffic to hit a reverse layup to beat the press. He should be a big riser in our next set of updated rankings later this month once AAU season is complete and our scouts have more opportunities to see what he can do on the floor.

Williams had an impressive weekend in Atlanta, leading the team in scoring at over 15 points per game. The freshman is a versatile scorer who can produce from all areas of the floor. He’s comfortable with the ball in his hands, can create his own offense, and shows the ability to make plays for others. With a strong feel for the game and his willingness to rebound, he consistently makes the right plays and impacts winning.

Williams looked like a high-upside freshman who already understands how to impact the game. He consistently knocked down catch-and-shoot threes around the entire perimeter. He also showed he can also create for himself with a smooth stepback from the wing and a deep pull-up from the top. His shooting confidence is real and he doesn’t hesitate when the moment arises. Runs the floor hard and looks to finish after beating the defense down the court. In transition he uses deceptive size, speed, and handle to stay dangerous with the ball. Defensively, he held his own when switched onto quicker opponents and didn’t look overwhelmed. The biggest takeaway was Jeremiah’s late-game mentality. Williams wanted the ball in the 4th and took on the majority of the shot-making responsibility. For a 2029 guard, he looks advanced and fearless.