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Big Ten Basketball: Analyzing top 15 players from 2019 recruiting class

By Joey Loose

MARIETTA, GA - MARCH 25: (L-R) Wendell Moore Jr., Isaiah Stewart, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Matthew Hurt pose during the 2019 Powerade Jam Fest on March 25, 2019 in Marietta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images for Powerade)
MARIETTA, GA - MARCH 25: (L-R) Wendell Moore Jr., Isaiah Stewart, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and Matthew Hurt pose during the 2019 Powerade Jam Fest on March 25, 2019 in Marietta, Georgia. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images for Powerade) /
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DES MOINES, IOWA – MARCH 23: Gabe Kalscheur #22 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers falls to the court against Nick Ward #44 of the Michigan State Spartans during the second half in the second round game of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 23, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
DES MOINES, IOWA – MARCH 23: Gabe Kalscheur #22 of the Minnesota Golden Gophers falls to the court against Nick Ward #44 of the Michigan State Spartans during the second half in the second round game of the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Wells Fargo Arena on March 23, 2019 in Des Moines, Iowa. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

15. Tre Williams (Minnesota – SG)

The native of Mount Pleasant, Utah has stood out for his versatility and the 6’5 forward/guard will take his talents to Big Ten Basketball. He was recruited hard by the Golden Gophers, committing last year to play for Richard Pitino.

Williams possesses the ability to play both the 2 and the 3 because of his size and versatility. He’s an athletic guard who could also develop into an elite defensive stopper. He’s shown flashes of brilliance on both sides of the ball and will rack up steals and rebounding numbers. He’ll need to build some muscle on his frame, especially since he has the ability to drive and score with ease with both hands. His quick release and solid stroke make him a nice prospect who can develop into a solid starter with added strength.

There’s a bit of anxious energy for Pitino and the Golden Gophers, but Williams could play a role on a team that is full of talented sophomores. Williams will have time to develop his game, but could fight for key minutes off the bench, especially considering his versatility. He’s a solid get for the Golden Gophers, though he may be undersized to see consistent minutes at forward.

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