Purdue Basketball: Breaking down the 2018 recruiting class

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PF/C Trevion Williams – Sterling Heights, MI

Another big man, Trevion Williams (No. 152) will also be coming to West Lafayette in hopes of bringing an infusion of talent to the froncourt. At 6-foot-8, Williams does not have a ton of size to play at the center position. Regardless, he brings a versatile game and a big body that can more than handle the strength of other bigs. Due to his size and agility, Williams has the ability to play any of the frontcourt positions and succeed on the defensive end of the floor. He is remarkably quick and has no trouble swatting the occasional shot.

On offense, his game is just as versatile. Much like a traditional big man, Williams can catch a post feed and score with his back to the basket. In addition, though, he can stretch the floor with his jump shot and even put the ball on the deck. Arguably this is the most intriguing facet of his game. There are simply not many centers in college basketball who can catch the ball on the perimeter, attack the basket, and either score themselves or look for a teammate. That is what makes Williams special.

He is also a superb rebounder for his size and should win the majority of his matchups on the glass. In comparison to the previously mentioned Dowuona, Williams is more of an offensive threat and does not block nearly as many shots. If on the floor together, this frontcourt duo should pair together nicely.

As a high school senior, Williams averaged 19.8 points, 20.0 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks per game in 21 contests.

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