Big East Basketball: Top 10 incoming impact freshmen for 2018-19

SPRINGFIELD, MA - JANUARY 15: Jahvon Quinerly #5 of Hudson Catholic High School reacts in a game against John Carroll School during the 2018 Spalding Hoopall Classic at Blake Arena at Springfield College on January 15, 2018 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 7: Head coach Chris Mullin of the St. John’s Red Storm looks on. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

10. Greg Williams, St. John’s

Guard | 6-foot-3 | 190 lbs | No. 154 overall

One of three players in the 2018 recruiting class for St. John’s, Greg Williams could make an immediate impact on the program. Even though the Red Storm are returning a ton of talent from last year and are bringing in some transfers, the roster still lacks depth. After the top four or five players, there is a lot of unproven talent and therefore plenty of available minutes off the bench. Regardless of whether or not Mustapha Heron receives his waiver to play this season, Williams could receive a substantial role as a reserve at either guard position.

Ranked just outside of the nation’s top-150 for the class, Williams brings a varied skill set. A capable scorer, playmaker, and defender with solid size and length, he can play positions 1-through-3. In addition, he is an excellent rebounder for his size, which helps him create transition opportunities out of thin air off of missed shots. He can push the pace of games and sees the floor well in the fast break.

Considering St. John’s is expected to compete for an NCAA Tournament bid this season despite disappointment a year ago, the development of Williams as the leader of the reserves is very important. Head coach Chris Mullin will need a few versatile options off the bench during this season and Williams is arguably one of the most likely candidates to land a spot.

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