In this article, I review some of the top standouts from the G League Showcase, many of which were signed to two-way contracts, or will likely receive their shot by the end of the year. All the players under review were unaffiliated with an NBA squad prior to this event.

Donovan Williams, College Park Skyhawks

Williams was one of the most pleasant surprises of the G League Showcase. Coming off the bench, he provided instant energy as soon as he came into the game for the Long Island Nets,
immediately drawing a charge.

Williams made a solid impression shooting the ball, connecting on half of his 12 attempts from long range over the course of the Showcase. He utilized screens to free himself and
needed only a small window to get his shot off, given his quick release.

When he was overplayed, Williams got a step on his man or gave the ball up with a give-and-go pass, ultimately attacking the basket with some ferocity. He finished well through contact and displayed strong athleticism dunking
over his opposition.

Donovan Williams sports a quick first step and a perfected Euro in the lane, enabling him to get to the basket with little wasted motion. He was often able to freeze the defense with his
hesitation dribble. Importantly, Williams also appeared effective without the ball, cutting into open areas and connecting on turnaround jumpers. Williams looked to take over the game late for the Nets in
their matchup against the Stockton Kings.

On the defensive end, Williams had many strong moments, stepping in to make effort plays and draw charges. He also deflected a few shots at the basket, due to
his good run-jump athleticism. Williams possesses good lateral quickness, and excellent hands, and serves as
an effective help defender.

With that said, he was a bit late to a few closeouts over the course of the Showcase and demonstrate better consistency in his rotations. All in all, Williams is a promising
a young player with the physical gifts to earn a spot in the league.

Note: Williams was just signed to a two-way with the Hawks.

Chasson Randle, Grand

The Grand Rapids Gold’s veteran is a crafty guard with the requisite shot-making to once again earn a call-up. Randle is quite simply a shot maker. He connected on 78.6% of his 14 3pt
looks at the Showcase, demonstrating remarkable proficiency in the field.

Randle was able to dial up from distance all over the floor and had a really good shot selection. Not only is he a lights-out shooter, but Randle is capable of running the offense and playing without the ball, cutting off the ball for his open looks at the basket. While he is not the quickest guard, Randle showed that he can freeze defenders with his hesitation dribble and finish in the lane. He did a great job of finishing through contact against the help. Randle also knew when to leak ahead of the defense for easy transition buckets.

In general, Chasson Randle showed that he can be dynamic off the ball, though he has previously served as a lead guard, distributing the ball to his teammates. As such, Randle was unselfish throughout his Showcase games
and he set up his teammates along the perimeter when he did not have an open look. On the defensive end, Randle had some positive moments closing out on shooters, but still has some room for growth on
this side of the ball.

When matching up with higher motor players, Randle needed to do a better job of contesting in transition and stepping up to draw charges in the halfcourt. He displayed decent hands,
but he does not have the lateral quickness to defend elite burst athletes.

With that said, he was one of the top shotmakers at the Showcase and should get a look because of his remarkable efficiency from the field (77.8% from the field, 78.6% from 3pt range) and his ability to man both guard slots.

Matt Lewis, Iowa Wolves

Lewis was also a pleasant surprise in his first matchup at the Showcase but disappointed a bit in his second outing. On the offensive side of the ball, Lewis scored in a number of different ways. He
connected on 40% of his 3pt attempts in his first matchup with the Clippers.

While his first step is not blazing by any stretch, Lewis leveraged the threat of his outside shot to throw the defense off and get by his initial defender. When he got to the basket, Lewis utilized his good upper body strength to finish
through contact at the basket. Lewis proved capable of functioning off the ball, flashing to the top of the key on one play, squaring his body, and connecting on a balanced 3pter. He also moved in space to open
corners, making himself available when teammates streaked to the basket.

When he basket cut, Lewis consistently looked for his teammate’s opposite and was very unselfish. On the glass, Lewis was active with a nose for corralling loose balls. Defensively, Lewis was tasked with the tall order of limiting
Brandon Boston in his first matchup. He consistently fought hard, driving Boston to his weak hand and forcing him into some difficult shots.

Lewis’ consistent physicality was helpful in pressuring Boston, but the size differential ultimately proved to be too much, as Brandon was able to shoot over the top of him.

When switched onto other players, Lewis demonstrated the requisite foot speed to stay with lead guards. Lewis is fundamentally sound on the defensive end and plays really good positional defense. Overall, Lewis is a really well-rounded offensive weapon, who competes on the defensive side of the ball.

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