What do the UK big man and VCU guard bring to Boston that will help them next season and beyond in their hunt for Banner 19?

Williams is a 7-foot big man from England who played last season with Kentucky after transferring from Drexel. He averaged 10.9 points, 8.5 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. He led the team in assists and also had 10 double-doubles during the season. He was also a three-time CAA Defensive Player of the Year.

The Boston Celtics selected Williams with the No. 46 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. This comes after the Celtics traded back with the Magic to get this pick and the 57th pick.