Benny Williams (Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports)
As we’ve said for a while now, Syracuse basketball doesn’t have a big 2021 class, but with five-star commit Benny Williams, the Orange has made up for a lack of quantity with a significant dose of quality.
Williams is a 6-foot-8 forward ranked as high as No. 15 nationally in the 2021 class, according to recruiting service Rivals.com. He is having a terrific senior campaign for the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.
SI All-American has unveiled 50 finalists for its three All-American teams, with each squad ultimately having five players on it.