On May 29, Beijing time, Jaylin Williams, a Vietnamese-American at the University of Arkansas, announced on social media that he would stay in the 2022 NBA Draft and give up his remaining college qualifications.
Jaylin Williams
Williams wrote: "From a very young age, I have always dreamed of playing in the NBA. After careful consideration and many conversations with my family, I decided to give up my remaining NCAA college credentials in pursuit of my goal of playing in the NBA. ”
Jaylin Williams
ESPN's latest prediction Williams travels to the Detroit Pistons in the second round with 46th overall standings. Earlier this month, he also participated in an NBA joint trial in Chicago to try to improve his draft strength. Sources said Williams impressed scouts in the 5-on-5 matchup, so he missed the second game, a move that is usually a decision made to get enough positive feedback.
Jaylin Williams
Williams, who averaged 10.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.1 blocks, and 46.1 percent from the field and shot 46.1 percent from the SEC League First Team and SEC League Defensive Team in 2021-22, was honored with being named to the SEC League First Team and the SEC League's All-Defensive Team.