Mark Williams: stats, last game & news
Position:
Center
Height:
213 cm
Age:
24 years (12/16/2001)
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Ranking 2025-2026NBA
NBA
PointsPTS
11.4
#176
ReboundsREB
7.8
#35
AssistsAST
1
#387
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 60 | 23:29 | 11.4 | 7.8 | 1 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 4.6/7.2 64.1% | 4.6/7.1 64.0% | -/- 100.0% | 2.2/2.9 77.3% | 3 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.2 | 2.4 | -0.9 | 17.7 | 17.5 | 6.9 | 17.2% | 9.5 | 67.8% | 64.2% | 0.2% | 40.1% | 13.7% | 23.2% | 18.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | -0.9 | 1.8% | 3.8% |
Last Games
Mark Williams
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22:14 | 4 | 4 | 2 | - | 3 | D 110-114 vs  | NBA | |
| 20:29 | 7 | 5 | - | - | 1 | D 101-73 @  | NBA | |
| 27:58 | 19 | 8 | - | 3 | - | D 105-119 vs  | NBA | |
| 25:44 | 14 | 8 | 1 | - | 1 | V 110-120 @  | NBA | |
| 20:04 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | D 127-107 @  | NBA | |
| 21:50 | 10 | 8 | - | 1 | - | V 103-114 @  | NBA | |
| 13:19 | 4 | 10 | - | - | - | V 113-110 vs | NBA |
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Player Profile
When Mark Williams grabs an offensive rebound, it's with the determination of someone who grew up in a family where basketball excellence is non-negotiable. The American center of Nigerian descent followed in the footsteps of his older sister Elizabeth, a former Duke star and WNBA player, but with his own signature: an imposing presence in the paint that terrorizes opposing offenses.
Spotted early at Norfolk Academy before honing his game at the prestigious IMG Academy, Williams quickly established himself as one of the most fearsome shot-blockers of his generation. His two seasons at Duke confirmed what recruiters suspected: this giant possesses the defensive instincts and mobility to revolutionize interior defense. The Charlotte Hornets had no hesitation in making him the 15th pick in the 2022 draft.
His first NBA season immediately validated that bold bet. Starting in more than half of his games, Williams displayed a surprising maturity for a rookie. The highlight? That November 2023 night when he shattered the Hornets' offensive rebounding record with 15 boards, finishing with 24 total rebounds in a performance that left a lasting impression.
That historic performance perfectly captures Williams' DNA: relentless competitiveness inherited from his family roots and the ability to turn every possession into a personal battle. In Charlotte, the young center continues to refine a game that could well redefine the franchise's defensive standards.
Honors & Championships
Mark Williams has established himself as a formidable defensive force, leaving his mark both at Duke and in the NBA with historic rebounding and shot-blocking performances.
- Set a Duke freshman record with 19 rebounds in an ACC Tournament game, surpassing Ralph Sampson's mark (2021)
- Finished his Duke career ranked 7th all-time in the program's career blocks list (142)
- Recorded 110 blocks during his sophomore season, the 4th-highest single-season total in Duke history
- Scored 28 points against Syracuse, his college career high (2022)
- Posted a double-double of 31 points and 13 rebounds, his NBA career highs (2025)
- Grabbed 24 rebounds including 15 offensive (a Hornets record) in a single game in 2023
- Played 62 games (36 starts) in his NBA rookie season, averaging 9 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1 block per game
Awards & Individual Honors
Mark Williams established himself as one of the most dominant defenders in the ACC during his college years.
- ACC Defensive Player of the Year (2022)
- All-ACC Third Team (2022)
- ACC All-Defensive Team (2022)
- McDonald's All-American (2020)
- All-ACC Tournament Second Team (2021)
