Ranking 6 prospects the Houston Rockets are likely to select in 2024 NBA draft

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1. Cody Williams, Colarado

Shooting has emerged as a theme in this piece. In a sense, Williams is bucking the trend. He's not a strong or weak shooter - this is a question mark for Williams.

Sure, he connected on 41.5% of his three-point attempts this year. Why did he only attempt 1.7 of them per contest? Will Williams be a hesitant three-point shooter at the NBA level?

If not, the sky is the limit for him. This is a prototypical, do-it-all 6'8" wing. Williams is lethal in transition, a plus passer, and a versatile defensive player.

Amidst injuries, Cody Williams put up impressive numbers on spectacular efficiency on Colorado, contributing to a solid NCAA Tournament showing.

The 6'8, lottery-projected freshman shined w/ impeccable finishing touch and perimeter shooting. pic.twitter.com/DCC1DCspkU
— He Is Not A Hooper. (@heisnotahooper) April 3, 2024

In this draft, that feels like enough. All of these prospects have concerns. It feels likely that Williams can be coached to attempt more threes. The Rockets should find out - unless they're picking higher than expected, that is.

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