Colorado freshman Cody Williams declares for NBA draft

Colorado freshman Cody Williams announced in an Instagram post Monday his intent to enter the NBA draft .Williams, the younger brother of Oklahoma City Thunder standout Jalen Williams, played 24 games for Colorado (18 starts), averaging 11.9 points, three rebounds and 1.6 assists in 28.4 minutes per game.He shot 55.2 percent from the field, including 41.5 percent from 3-point range.ESPN listed Williams among its top 10 draft prospects and placed him as high as No. 2 in a February 2023 mock draft.At 6-foot-8 with a 7-foot-1 wingspan, Williams became a defensive weapon and frequently was assigned to guard the opponent’s top player.

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