High School Career

Williams was a four-star recruit in high school and ranked 50th overall in ESPN’s Top 100 for the class of 2016. He was the number one prospect in Louisiana and attended North Caddo High School in Vivian, Louisiana. In his senior year, Williams averaged 16.2 points and 12.9 rebounds per game.

College Career

Williams committed to Texas A&M University to play college basketball. He had an impressive start to his college career, scoring five points, five blocks, and seven rebounds in his first college game. Williams went on to average 11.9 points and a team-high 8.2 rebounds per game, earning him SEC Defensive Player of the Year and 2nd Team All-SEC honors as a freshman in 2016-2017.

Williams continued to impress in his sophomore year, averaging 10.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game. He was named SEC Defensive Player of the Year for the second time and was also named to the All-SEC Second Team. Despite being credited as a potential first-round lottery pick, Williams decided to forgo the 2017 NBA draft and stay for another season at Texas A&M.

Williams' decision to stay for his junior year paid off as he once again had an impressive season, averaging 13.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game. He was named to the All-SEC First Team and the SEC All-Defensive Team.

Stats

During his college career, Williams played in a total of 94 games for Texas A&M, starting in 72 of them. He averaged 11.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game. He had a total of 103 steals, 70 assists, and 239 turnovers during his college career. Williams also shot 59.1% from the field, 27.8% from beyond the arc, and 60.9% from the free-throw line.

Conclusion

Robert Williams III had an impressive college basketball career at Texas A&M University. He earned several awards and accolades, including SEC Defensive Player of the Year twice and being named to the All-SEC First Team and the SEC All-Defensive Team. Williams' stats during his college career were also impressive, averaging 11.1 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game. His decision to stay for his junior year paid off, as he had his best season, averaging 13.4 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game. It's clear that Williams' college career played a significant role in his selection by the Boston Celtics in the 2018 NBA draft.