Doesn't have the slasher ability Oweh does. Nothing close to that. Is probably a much better defender. Metrically, he was Tulane's best player.
Former Tulane wing Kam Williams commits to Kentucky
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Great start. Athletic 6’8 and shoots over 40 from 3. Will only be a sophomore coming in. Great upside and Pope and this staff know what they are doing. Awesome
More details on Kam.
6'8, 190 FR for Tulane
In 32.2mpg, he averaged:
9.3pt, 4.5reb, 1.3ast
But here is where the goods are:
48.5% FG
41.2% 3pt, making 1.9/gm
1.4 stl + 1.1 blk = 2.5 Stocks/gm
So, he was very efficient, just wasn't asked to do as much on the offensive end.
6'8, 190 FR for Tulane
In 32.2mpg, he averaged:
9.3pt, 4.5reb, 1.3ast
But here is where the goods are:
48.5% FG
41.2% 3pt, making 1.9/gm
1.4 stl + 1.1 blk = 2.5 Stocks/gm
So, he was very efficient, just wasn't asked to do as much on the offensive end.
Williams stated he couldn't pass up the opportunity while it was available. Thus, a quick commitment.
Williams said that others were waiting to take that spot and he did not want to lose it. So did we line up 4 three guys in the order we wanted them or told them all whoever commits first? Does this mean that Wilkerson is out or are they wanting him at the two?
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Hopefully not and he bust his *** this offseason and Pope has no choice but to start him. He has the type of frame you need to be an elite defender.
Per your logic (which seems to be made only on PPG), Brea only averaged 1 point more per game at Dayton the year before he transferred to Kentucky. Brea is starting and maybe the most important piece along with Butler, heading into the UT
game tonight. Plus he is only a freshman and appears to be a much better defender than Brea. Upgrade in coaching and Williams could really shine. Your ppg argument makes zero sense
Now let’s go get Wilkerson, a PG, a center and Bailey
He talked a lot about making it to the pro's. Said he thought about going this year. Does this mean he expect to start and be a one and done?
I like the size. Numbers read like he's active out there. I dig it! Welcome aboard, Kam!!
I'm sure Pope & staff are very transparent with the players. Otherwise just looking for trouble & turmoil.
Who said PPG is the only thing that matters?
Competition matters. Efficiency matters. Experience level matters. Brea was SIGNIFICANTLY better in all of those areas.
Listen, I stand by it 1,000%. If this kid is starting for us next year, we are in trouble.
If he is our 7th or 8th man and a great plug & play piece, we're in great shape.
This kid wouldn't start for the likes of Bama, Florida, Duke, Auburn, etc. this year
Holy crap. 190 pounds stretched over six feet and eight inches. Sounds like a great pickup but let’s none of us accidentally sneeze on him.
To me it’s either this guy or Chandler starting at SF. I expect Oweh back and don’t think Lewis and Johnson will be buried any more than second string. So basically I don’t see how we add anything else to those three positions besides one starting point guard.
From watching the video, I see a more athletic version of Darius Miller. Or maybe a slighter frame of Terrance Jones.
Athletic 6'8 guys who can shoot and defend don't grow on trees. This is a good add.
Gwath and Folgueiras and whomever they decide at PG (Dent, Thomas, _______)
Additionally, I'd like another guard/wing like Wilkerson or Freeman.
Kam was/is easily my favorite wing in the portal.
6'8 with insane wing span/length. Dude is going to be a special defender. He's crazy athletic. He has the hops/explosive ability we're lacking.
He shoots 40% from 3 on 4.5 attempts per game.
He's a freshman. He's got 3 years of eligibility left.
Mark Pope is about to set this portal and the college basketball world ON FIRE.
6'8 with insane wing span/length. Dude is going to be a special defender. He's crazy athletic. He has the hops/explosive ability we're lacking.
He shoots 40% from 3 on 4.5 attempts per game.
He's a freshman. He's got 3 years of eligibility left.
Mark Pope is about to set this portal and the college basketball world ON FIRE.
As a Mavs fan, he has me thinking PJ Washington. PJ is one of the best defenders in the NBA. Very few average over 1 steal and 1 block per game.
Think of how much Otega, Koby etc. have improved and developed under Pope and his staff. Now apply that to Williams coming in as a sophomore. Huge upside. People questioning how he fits, a backup or starter, need to realize they were probably thinking the same thing about OO last April. No way to know this early in the process how good he can be. Great piece to start the roster building for next year.
Add a PG (Dent) next week and we may be done with our backcourt for next season.
PG Dent (or ?)/Lewis/Perry
SG Oweh/Johnson
SF Chandler/Williams/Noah
Then the focus goes to getting some size.
Need a couple of PFs and another C, most likely.
After that, just try to get the best available?
PG Dent (or ?)/Lewis/Perry
SG Oweh/Johnson
SF Chandler/Williams/Noah
Then the focus goes to getting some size.
Need a couple of PFs and another C, most likely.
After that, just try to get the best available?
Nice nice pickup love watching Pope construct a roster. It’s not always go get the highest rated player he has a system and looks for guys who can play within it. GO CATS!!!
I had heard Folgueiras talked about as a backup; do you think he is better than Bailey?
Welcome to BBN young man!!!
Freshman Non primary ball handlers do not score huge in college. Just look at AD. He averaged 12.7 points a game for UK, MKG was like 9.9 and both were drafted first round. No matter the competition, college ball is about the guards. They have the ball most of all. Not saying this guy is Jamal Mashburn, but also not saying he is Richard Masterblaster Madison. He has size, he is not a twig, has strength and can shoot the dang ball. Not afraid to drive not afraid to play defense. He will be a big addition to next years team.
With Williams is it possible to even get Freeman? They are the same position. Hopefully Wilkerson, Dent and Bailey we get.
I think this guy is going to be a defensive stopper while supplying 40% from 3 point land. Those type of guys win you championships.
He may not start but he will see 20+ minutes.
He may not start but he will see 20+ minutes.
Imagine going D-heavy at times with Gwath, K.Williams, Oweh, and 2 other good defenders.
I bet he expects to have an opportunity to earn a starting position and enough confidence to think he can parlay that into being drafted eventually. I'm personally good with that! Let's hope he comes in and plays so well him being a potential high draft pick is a problem Pope has to deal with at the end of next season after we hang a banner.
Really just goes to show our staff isn't letting being in the Tournament slow them down from recruiting one Iota. Question is, if we take 5-6 guys from the portal to add to what we already have for next years roster, who are those guys that will make us a legit top 5 pre-season team?
I love this kid's game. Every X-Men team needs a Beast-type who can defend all five positions.
This is a high-level pickup.
This is a high-level pickup.
Direct replacement (upgrade) for Almonor imo. He is more athletic, has more upside and 3 years to play, but their roles should be similar.
This is what it feels like to "reload" now. Just more awesome news.
Seems like a good prospect!
Guys that shoot over 40% from 3 with that size as a freshman are few and far between.
Being a freshman means he has room to grow as well.
Guys that shoot over 40% from 3 with that size as a freshman are few and far between.
Being a freshman means he has room to grow as well.