New York Knicks: Top 5 2017 NBA Draft Prospects In The Final Four

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Mar 23, 2017; San Jose, CA, USA; Gonzaga Bulldogs guard Nigel Williams-Goss (5) plays against the West Virginia Mountaineers during the first period in the semifinals of the West Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at SAP Center. The Gonzaga Bulldogs defeated the West Virginia Mountaineers 61-58. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Nigel Williams-Goss, Gonzaga Bulldogs

Position: Point Guard
Age: 22 (9/16/1994)
Height, Weight, Wingspan: 6’4″, 182 pounds, 6’6″
2016-17 Slash Line: .490/.367/.882
2016-17 Season Averages: 32.4 MPG, 16.7 PPG, 5.9 RPG, 4.6 APG, 1.8 SPG, 1.1 3PM

Gonzaga Bulldogs point guard Nigel Williams-Goss has been named a finalist for the 2016-17 Wooden Award. It’s an incredible leap for a player who only recently struggled to find his niche with the Washington Huskies.

With the Bulldogs, Williams-Goss has reaffirmed the belief that he could develop into an NBA-caliber point guard—a possibility that the New York Knicks could explore.

Williams-Goss was one of the nation’s elite recruits, but his tenure at Washington was less than fruitful. As was the case with a multitude of prospects who played for Lorenzo Romar, the raw skill spoke louder than the execution.

With Gonzaga, Williams-Goss has not only played at a high level individually, but emerged as a respected leader for a dominant team.

Williams-Goss has been rather inefficient during the 2017 NCAA Tournament, but he’s still found ways to contribute. He’s been stellar on defense and stepped up with 23 points, eight rebounds, four assists, two steals, and a block to send Gonzaga to the Final Four.

Gonzaga finally has a legitimate opportunity to win a National Championship and it’s Williams-Goss who will face the most pressure in pursuing that elusive goal.

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