CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -While not getting near the attention Brandon Jennings received a year ago, Latavious Williams also has a chance to become a trailblazer of sorts if his name is called in Thursday’s NBA draft.
Jennings went straight from high school to Europe to starring with the Milwaukee Bucks. Williams could be the first player to skip college and play a year in the NBA Development League before being selected in the draft.
The 6-foot-8 Williams is projected as a possible second-round pick. He played for Tulsa last season.
Unable to qualify academically for college, Williams could start a trend of players who decide to stay in the United States and play pro basketball directly out of high school.
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