At the Hive · Jun 24, 2022
Hornets select Mark Williams with 15th pick in 2022 NBA Draft
Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty ImagesThe Charlotte Hornets have selected Duke center Mark Williams with the 15th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft.
Williams spent two years at Duke, blossoming into a lottery prospect in his second season. As a sophomore, the 20-year-old big man averaged 11.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, 0.9 assists, and 2.8 blocks on 72.1% shooting from the field.
At the NBA Draft Combine, Williams turned in some impressive measurements. He was the second-tallest player without shoes (7’0) and the tallest player measured with shots (7’2). His 7’6.5 wingspan was also the longest measured. Williams weighed in at 242.4 lbs.