At the beginning of each new year, Phenom Hoops works to assemble a series of articles centered around unsigned senior prospects. Last season, over one hundred players from North Carolina went on to play at the Division I, II, III or NAIA levels, and that number looks likely to continue increasing with the current senior class. Typically, we take a closer look at guys who are overlooked and underrated, and today's edition will highlight Bradley Williams of Millbrook.
There have been a lot of prospects to come through our doors over the years, and it's become increasingly clear that being able to maximize a role with a successful team is arguably as valuable as running one's own team. Williams seems to fit that mold, given his role on Millbrook and ability to expand his production at our camps. His raw numbers aren't necessarily going to jump off the page, but Williams is a team-first guy that showed a willingness to make his presence felt however possible. He attacks the basket, finishes pretty well, and understands how to set up others around the paint.
We've seen Williams stand out at various camps, including our most recent SC 150, where we stated: 'Continuing onto a player that stood out as one of the most reliable and productive performers on this team, Bradley Williams. He's a smart, crafty, tough two-way guard with a high motor and the ability to score with efficiency from all three levels. Williams knows how to mix it up while also getting others involved on a regular basis. He creates well off the bounce but can also spot-up with ease, which allows him to effectively operate from either backcourt position. Williams is a quality defender with great positioning and quickness, which allows him to force turnovers at a solid rate. Next in his development process is working on his rebounding presence, as it would allow him to push transition play even easier. Coach Paul on Williams: 'Brad is a great scorer that can score at all three levels. He's a decent on-ball defender but needs to become a better help defender. He has a good sense for the game.' Williams enjoyed an excellent showing at camp and could be a nice late addition for the right program.
Williams was able to get out in transition seemingly whenever he desired throughout the aforementioned camp, which led to an extremely productive day. He works hard, accepts his role, and doesn't need to be the star in order to properly make an impact on both sides of the ball. Time is starting to run out, but Williams could become a useful piece at the next level.
