2011 NBA Mock Draft: Utah Jazz Select Derrick Williams with 3rd Pick
By on June 2, 2011
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Height: 6'9"
Weight: 248 lbs.
Position: SF/PF
Age: 20
Comparison: Michael Beasley/Thaddeus Young
Derrick Williams officially became a legitimate top overall pick possibility after he thrashed Duke.
In that game, he scored 32 points on 11-of-17 shooting (including 5-of-6 threes) and grabbed 13 rebounds.
That was his signature game, but he was nothing short of spectacular all season long.
For the year, he averaged 19.5 points and 8.3 rebounds a game. Plus, he shot 60 percent from the field and 57 percent from three-point range.
He's athletic, smart, has a great attitude and is extremely versatile.
Williams is the most NBA-ready player in this class. He can be a major contributor as early as next season.
With Andrei Kirilenko's contract expiring, Williams could step into the small forward role for the Jazz. The organization would certainly be excited to see Cleveland take Kanter.
| 1: Cavaliers – Kyrie Irving | 16: 76ers – Markieff Morris |
| 2: Timberwolves – Enes Kanter | 17: Knicks – Josh Selby |
| 3: Jazz – Derrick Williams | 18: Wizards – Kenneth Faried |
| 4: Cavaliers – Jan Vesely | 19: Bobcats – Klay Thompson |
| 5: Raptors – Brandon Knight | 20: Timberwolves – Marshon Brooks |
| 6: Wizards – Kawhi Leonard | 21: Trail Blazers – Nikola Vucevic |
| 7: Kings – Kemba Walker | 22: Nuggets – Jordan Williams |
| 8: Pistons – Bismack Biyombo | 23: Rockets – Chris Singleton |
| 9: Bobcats – Jonas Valanciunas | 24: Thunder – Tyler Honeycutt |
| 10: Bucks – Marcus Morris | 25: Celtics – Justin Harper |
| 11: Warriors – Tristan Thompson | 26: Mavericks – Tobias Harris |
| 12: Jazz – Jimmer Fredette | 27: Nets – Nikola Mirotic |
| 13: Suns – Jordan Hamilton | 28: Bulls – Nolan Smith |
| 14: Rockets – Donatas Motiejunas | 29: Spurs – Charles Jenkins |
| 15: Pacers – Alec Burks | 30: Bulls – Jon Leuer |
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