MELVIN WILLIAMS PROFILE REPORT

  • School MacAuther HS
  • Height 6'3
  • Weight 167
  • AAU Team North Houston Bandits
  • Hometown Houston, TX
  • Grad 2020

Ranking

  • State Ranking 50
  • National Ranking NA
  • Overall Ranking NA

Profile Report

Basic Details

  • Team TM5
  • # 119
  • POS 1; 2; 3; 4; 5
  • HS Coach Name Eric Williams
  • AAU Coach Name Gabe Sotomayor
  • AAU Team Name North Houston Bandits
  • Country United States
  • Final Evaluation Melvin Williams, of Houston (TX) MacAuther HS, is a 6'3 167lb 2020 prospect from our Fall 2018 HOU camp. College coaches on camp staff identified Melvin as having college potential. Melvin has a disruptive wingspan that gives the player the potential to be a lock down defender and can be even more effective with active hands/feet. Additionally, the prospect appears to have very good size for position when used properly remains advantageous on both sides of the ball. The player does a pretty good job of distributing the basketball. With continued emphasis of seeing the whole floor at all times, that skill will become a valuable asset. In terms of ball handling, the prospect showed a strong handle and has the potential to be a primary ball handler with daily work. The prospect displayed a good basketball IQ during camp that should continue to improve. Through continued emphasis on making the right play through watching/learning the game, it can be a big advantage in recruiting and separating from others. A big part of IQ is shot selection. Melvin does a great job of understanding when there is enough time and space to shoot the ball and will continue to develop this knowledge by watching how this is done at various college levels. Making the extra pass and taking only open in-rhythm shots proved to be a reliable asset for the prospect. The prospect was able to consistently knock down shots during camp showing to be a reliable asset. Shooting will continue to develop with form shooting and made game speed repetitions. We recommend making at least 500 game speed shots a day off the screen(curl/fades), off the bounce, spot shooting, etc. The talent was a decent finisher around the rim. With continued work finishing through traffic with either hand, through contact, and developing more finishing moves, the player will become a threat at the rim. The talented player is an exceptional athlete proving to be an advantage on both ends of the floor having athleticism that is in the upper quartile of competitors. The prospect showed a solid level of strength. We would like to see continued strength development whether it is via traditional strength training means or body weight military type development(pushups/pull-ups). Combined with the player's solid frame that should to continue to build year around, the player will be physically ready to play at the next level. The talent showed a very good motor (highly coveted skill by college coaches) that remained mostly active on possessions and from what we saw, toughness from the player was shown occasionally at camp. The player showed a great understanding and effort on the defensive side of the ball and should continue to focus on individual and team defensive concepts emphasized at camp. Melvin has college potential with continued hard work and development both in the classroom and on the hardwood. Can play the 1; 2; 3; 4; 5. AAU Team: North Houston Bandits.

Event Attended

  • Event Date Sept. 15-16, 2018
  • Event Location HOU