NBA Draft 2022: Takeaways and notes from G-League Elite Camp

Bryson Williams makes a name for himself

Another older prospect from a big name school, Bryson Williams seemed seldom discussed in NBA draft circles prior to the G-League Elite camp, despite a productive season at Texas Tech. I thought he had the best measurements at the camp, standing at 6’8 with a 7’2 wingspan.

Williams was one of the more productive bigs at the scrimmage, going for 37 points in two games on 64% shooting from the field and 37% from deep (3-8). His offensive role is a clean-projection as someone who hits spot up threes, can make some passes in the short-roll and be a play finisher (despite limited athleticism). Defensively, he could potentially thrive as a small-ball five with his length, and strength to wall-up fives. Williams isn’t a great shot-blocker, but he can be a great shot alterer and a five in the right lineups.

Williams will have to become more comfortable taking threes, and his post-up game probably isn’t translating. But even as a 24-year-old, Williams does enough little things to make me thing he could carve out a role.

Darius Days continues to produce

Days is another senior prospect, who hasn’t always looked the part of a bonafide NBA player. But Days has continually improved over his four-year career and was a productive role player. That continued at the combine with 28 points in two games, and five made threes. Days has a bit of an unorthodox shot, but took them at a high-volume and has shown he can knock them down.

Defensively, Days’ 6’7 frame with a 7’1 wingspan make him an interesting bet to be a multi-positional defender. He’s not the best athlete, but has decent defensive tools to make me think he could guard multiple positions. Days probably still hasn’t done enough to get drafted, but he’s definitely someone I’d give a two-way contract too.