depth guard with Illinois pedigree and low-usage efficiency
Max Williams is best viewed as a steady, low-mistake guard who brings program familiarity, maturity, and a team-first mentality more than volume scoring. In the 2023-24 season at Illinois, he appeared in 10 games and averaged 0.3 points and 0.3 rebounds in 1.5 minutes per game, then moved on to Western Carolina, where his role remained limited in 2025-26. He profiles as a fit for teams that value dependable practice habits, positional depth, and a reliable culture piece rather than an immediate stat-sheet producer.
