Williams experienced a considerable rise across all of the major categories in his sophomore year, as he went from playing in 15 games as a rookie (one start) to featuring 52 times, including 33 starts, for an injury-riddled Grizzlies team in 2023-24. This translated to several career-best marks, as the VCU product averaged 10.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and a combined 1.6 steals-plus-blocks in 27.6 minutes per game. Williams also shot a promising 37.8 percent from three-point range. This marked improvement from a statistical perspective would translate into fantasy promise in most cases. Still, it's worth noting the Grizzlies' situation in 2023-24 was remarkable due to all the injuries the team suffered. Williams is expected to be a backup for the Grizzlies in 2024-25, though his ability to play multiple positions could lead to him seeing around 22 to 25 minutes per night easily. Marcus Smart (finger), Desmond Bane (back) and Jaren Jackson (quadriceps) are all expected to start the 2024-25 campaign healthy, meaning Williams will have to settle for a bench role, and that will undoubtedly hurt his fantasy upside. Fantasy managers would be wise to look at other options on draft day, but Williams could eventually carve a decent role off the bench if he's able to sustain what he did in 2023-24, meaning he could end up being a serviceable streaming option in most formats -- and even a valuable roster alternative in deeper leagues. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a three-year, $6.65 million contract with the Grizzlies in January of 2024. Contract includes $2.49 million team option for 2026-27.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
Williams was born Aug. 30, 2000 in Toledo, Ohio. His parents are Charlayne and Vincent Williams. In college, Williams' major was Interdisciplinary Studies and he wants to be a Biologist after playing basketball. He played at St. John's Jesuit in high school, where he was named Boys Player of the Year by the Toledo Blade three times. The team also went 54-2 during conference play during his tenure. As a junior, he was named First Team All-Ohio behind 16.0 points and 8.6 rebounds. As a senior, Williams averaged 19.6 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.5 steals while shooting 62 percent from the field. The 6-foot-6 forward was named the 18th-best prospect in Ohio by 247Sports. He committed to play college ball at VCU. He came off the bench during his freshman and sophomore campaigns. His role increased as a junior, when he started 21 of 26 games. He averaged 10.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.7 minutes. Starting 28 of 30 games as a senior, Williams averaged 14.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.1 blocks in 32.5 minutes. He was named to the Atlantic 10 All-Conference Third Team as a junior and to the First Team as a senior. During the 2022 NBA Draft, Williams was selected No. 47 overall by the Grizzlies.
Out Sunday
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April 13, 2024
Williams (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets.
ANALYSIS Williams missed each of Memphis' final 18 games, but his absence is not a surprise, as the Grizzlies decided to essentially shut down their roster a few weeks ago. Williams ends his second year in The Association with averages of 10.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 0.9 steals across 27.6 minutes per game in 52 appearances (33 starts).
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Stat Review
How does Vince Williams compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
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Effective Field Goal %
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3-Point Attempt Rate
Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
Free Throw Rate
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Offensive Rebound %
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Defensive Rebound %
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Total Rebound %
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Assist %
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Steal %
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Block %
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Turnover %
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Usage %
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True Shooting %
59.7%
Effective Field Goal %
55.0%
3-Point Attempt Rate
55.1%
Free Throw Rate
34.3%
Offensive Rebound %
4.3%
Defensive Rebound %
18.3%
Total Rebound %
11.0%
Assist %
18.0%
Steal %
1.4%
Block %
2.2%
Turnover %
13.0%
Usage %
0.0%
Fantasy Points Per Game
24.7
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.9
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
After playing only 15 games during his rookie season, you could be forgiven for not knowing who Williams is. Selected with the 47th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, he profiles as a potential two-way option, albeit very raw at this point. The Grizzlies are once again going to be pushing hard for the playoffs, meaning court time for their fringe assets is going to be limited. Williams is unlikely to play more than about 10 minutes per game if and when he makes it onto the court. There is no reason to consider him in fantasy leagues.
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Won't face Lakers on Friday
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Knee
April 11, 2024
Williams (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Lakers.
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Remains out
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April 10, 2024
Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game in Cleveland.
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Still out
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April 8, 2024
Williams (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs.
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Another absence coming
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April 6, 2024
Williams (knee) won't play in Saturday's game versus the 76ers.
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Ruled out for Friday
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April 4, 2024
Williams (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Pistons.
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Added to Rising Stars Game
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February 13, 2024
Williams was selected as the injury replacement for Dyson Daniels in the 2024 Rising Stars Game. Daniels is overcoming a torn meniscus.
ANALYSIS Williams will represent the only member of the Grizzlies participating in the Rising Stars tournament. He has flashed an impressive combination of reliability and multi-dimensional scoring this season, headlined by 16.4 points, 6.1 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.4 steals on 50.3 percent shooting, including 40.8 percent shooting from deep, in 34.8 minutes across his last 14 games.