Cody Williams Scouting Report

If there were any questions about Cody Williams going into the season, he has unreservedly answered them all (and then some).

Williams has found the most success when at attacking the rim in transition, off the catch, and on ball screens. While he lacks the most advanced handle, he picks his spots with timely bursts and pace adjustments.

Williams did aid Colorado in shot creation, even if his assist totals aren't particularly impressive. They actually ran a large amount of offensive actions through him. He usually does not hunt or plan his shots, but instead plays through whatever the defense gives him, which is usually a positive sign from a younger prospect.

Williams possesses a solid jumper, and has shown the capacity to score efficiently from beyond the arc, both off the dribble and on catch-and-shoot opportunities.

Despite a small sample size (12 out of 23), Williams was accurate in catch-and-shoot circumstances. All but one of his twelve threes were shot from a spot or off-screen position.

Williams is a stong inside-out defender, with the capability to both guard the perimeter and block/effect shots in the high-to-low post, showcasing his great defensive skills and mobility. Every NBA team wants a player with his combination of positional size, length, foot quickness, and effort to grow into a valuable wing defender. None may fit this bill better in the 2024 class than Williams.

Williams can also be easily moved around on both ends of the ball, standing slim at just 190 pounds. It is increasingly apparent that he lacks strength when under duress or in traffic.

He's also not a factor under the boards despite his height. As a freshmen, he only pulled down 3.2 rebounds per game on average. Based on historical trends, bigs/wings who struggle to rebound typically find themselves struggling to receive playing time at the NBA level.