Long, local, and a defensive-minded frontcourt piece
LaRond Williams is a 6-foot-9 forward from Long Beach who brings size, shot-blocking, and a low-usage, team-first profile to Long Beach State; in the 2016-17 season, he played 25 games, ranked tied for second on the team with 15 blocks, and averaged 1.2 points and 1.6 rebounds in 7.3 minutes per game. He stands out more for rim protection, energy, and familiarity with the program than for high-volume scoring, which makes him a useful fit if a team needs a physical, glue-guy big who can defend and rebound without demanding touches.
