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Alan Williams: Phoenix Suns 2015 Draft Profile

By Gerald Bourguet

Dec 30, 2014; Corvallis, OR, USA; UC Santa Barbara Gauchos forward Alan Williams (15) rebounds the ball during the second half of the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Gill Coliseum. The Beavers won 76-64. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2014; Corvallis, OR, USA; UC Santa Barbara Gauchos forward Alan Williams (15) rebounds the ball during the second half of the game against the Oregon State Beavers at Gill Coliseum. The Beavers won 76-64. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2014; Corvallis, OR, USA; UC Santa Barbara Gauchos forward Alan Williams (left) tries to drive toward the basket while being defended by Oregon State Beavers center Cheikh N’diaye (5) during the first half of the game at Gill Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Godofredo Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Overview

As the 2015 NBA Draft approaches, we’ll be taking a look at the top prospects in this year’s class to gain a sense of what the Phoenix Suns should do with their pick. Today, we’ll be taking a look at Alan Williams.

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A Phoenix, AZ native, Alan Williams probably went under the radar for most college basketball fans — unless you were checking who was leading the nation in rebounding. A 22-year-old coming off his senior season at UC Santa Barbara, Williams is a 6’8″, 261-pound behemoth who might be able to carve out a role for himself in the NBA thanks to one elite skill: rebounding.

After averaging 17.3 ponts, 11.8 rebounds, 1.8 blocks and 1.2 steals per game to lead the Gauchos in his final collegiate season, Williams is projected as a late second round pick.

The question is, is he worth general manager Ryan McDonough’s attention at No. 44 in the draft order? Here’s a look at his game and whether or not the Suns should take a second round flier on Alan Williams.

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