NBA Comparison: Antonio Reeves

Strengths: Polished scoring wing with excellent shooting touch and strong production as a senior at Nebraska … Averaged 20.4 PPG on 47.1% from the field, 37.0% from three, and an elite 88.3% from the line … Smooth and confident shooter who excels in spot-up situations and can create some off the bounce … Shows good footwork and rhythm on jumpers, with mechanics that translate to movement shooting … High-level free throw percentage backs up his projection as a reliable NBA shooter … Comfortable operating in the pick-and-roll and capable of making reads as a secondary playmaker … Posted 2.9 assists per game, showing vision and control as a ball handler … Solid frame and 6’10.75″ wingspan allow him to shoot over contests and provide size at the two or three …  Earned All-Big Ten Honorable Mention and led Nebraska in scoring and efficiency while starting all 35 games … Known for his calm demeanor and ability to take over late in games — ranked among Big Ten leaders in scoring and free throw percentage throughout the season …

Weaknesses: Older prospect who turns 24 in July 2025 (born July 5, 2001), which limits his perceived upside compared to younger wings … While teams are more forgiving of 23-year-olds due to the extended five-year eligibility COVID window, age still reduces long-term projection and draft ceiling … Measured well at the Combine but his 27.5″ no-step and 32.5″ max vertical reflect average explosiveness and a lack of standout athletic talent … Lacks elite burst and remains thin at 205.8 pounds … Limited foot speed and upright defensive stance make him vulnerable as an on-ball defender … Struggles to contain quicker guards and wings and is just average in transition … Doesn’t consistently create separation against better athletes and relies on tough shot-making … Streaky scorer who can drift in and out of rhythm … Turnover-prone for a player in more of a complementary role — 2.4 TOs per game is too high given usage … Rebounding (4.1 RPG) and defensive stats (1.1 STL, 0.3 BLK) are serviceable but not standout … Needs to improve defensive consistency and show he can be trusted in team schemes … May be limited to a shooting specialist role without clear defensive or athletic value … lacks great physical strength, and does not react well to contact … Could use improved core strength, both upper-body and legs …

Outlook: One of the top senior scorers in the class with real NBA shooting range and a solid all-around offensive game … Scored 24 points in Day 2 of the Combine scrimmages, flashing his shot-making ability in a competitive setting … … Projects as a potential second-round pick who could contribute early if shots fall and defensive effort holds up … Lack of upside and athleticism cap his ceiling, but teams in need of shooting and experience will value his polish … Has a pathway to sticking as a bench scorer and spot-up threat if he proves he can defend enough to stay on the floor … Age and athletic limitations will concern some front offices, but his maturity, offensive readiness, and leadership experience from five college seasons — including three at Charlotte and two at Nebraska — could allow for an easier NBA transition …

Notes: Williams measured 6′ 5.25” barefoot, 205.8 lbs, 6′ 10.75” wingspan, 8′ 7.00” standing reach with a 27.5 no step vertical and 32.5 maximum vertical at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine…. Averaged 20.4 PPG, 4.1 RPG, 2.9 APG, 2.4 TO in 35 games at Nebraska in 2024–25 … Measured 6’5.25″ barefoot, 205.8 lbs with a 6’10.75″ wingspan at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine … 27.5″ no-step and 32.5″ max vertical … Native of Huntersville, NC … Scored 24 points in Combine Day 2 scrimmage … Earned All-Big Ten Honorable Mention … Spent three years at Charlotte before transferring to Nebraska for his final two seasons … Born July 5, 2001 …

Aran Smith 5/26/25