The Sixer Sense
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2018 NBA Mock Draft 3.0

By Christopher Kline

FORT WORTH, TX - DECEMBER 30: Oklahoma Sooners guard Trae Young (#11) dribbles the ball during the Big 12 college basketball game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Oklahoma Sooners on December 30, 2017, at the Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX. Oklahoma won the game 90-89. (Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images).
FORT WORTH, TX - DECEMBER 30: Oklahoma Sooners guard Trae Young (#11) dribbles the ball during the Big 12 college basketball game between the TCU Horned Frogs and the Oklahoma Sooners on December 30, 2017, at the Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, TX. Oklahoma won the game 90-89. (Photo by Matthew Visinsky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images). /
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Robert Williams. 34. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Texas A&M. PF/C. 14. player

Williams has taken a step back this season, which is concerning for somebody who was already regarded as a lottery talent in 2017. His defensive prowess and rim-running ability should keep him on the right side of 20, though.

At 6-foot-10 with a 7-foot-4 wingspan, Williams is an impressive athlete. He moves well out to the perimeter and protects the rim at an elite level for A&M, averaging 2.4 blocks per game. It’s his lack of offensive progress that will leave some scouts worried.

Williams showed signs of a jumper last season, but hasn’t really used it this year. There’s no evidence that he’s extending his range, while he’s only averaging 9.6 points per game — a slight decrease compared to last season. The Blazers can take the gamble and add some more frontcourt depth.