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2018 NBA Draft Big Board 4.0: New year, new rankings

By Christopher Kline

BIRMINGHAM, AL - DECEMBER 22: Mohamed Bamba #4 of the Texas Longhorns looks on during a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Legacy Arena at BJCC on December 22, 2017 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
BIRMINGHAM, AL - DECEMBER 22: Mohamed Bamba #4 of the Texas Longhorns looks on during a game against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Legacy Arena at BJCC on December 22, 2017 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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12. Robert Williams, PF/C, Texas A&M

In a class loaded with talented bigs, Williams remains one of the best defensive prospects. His offense hasn’t taken a step forward like many had hoped, but his unique physical gifts should allow him to impact the game immediately at the next level.

At 6-foot-10, Williams’ 7-foot-4 wingspan and springy athleticism allows him to protect the rim at a level few collegiate bigs can match. He’s also mobile out to the perimeter, moving his feet well when switched onto smaller players.

Offensively, Williams is mainly an at-rim finisher. He showed some flashes of a mid-range jumper last season, but hasn’t done much to establish (much less extend) that range this season. Again, that’s one of those skills that will be heavily monitored in pre-draft workouts.