The most successful player in Auburn men’s basketball history is heading to the NBA. Jaylin Williams, who went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft, has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Denver Nuggets, as reported by Bennett Durando of the Denver Post.
Despite not appearing on many big board rankings or mock drafts, Jaylin Williams, one of the older players in the draft with five years of college experience, made his mark. He finished his Auburn career with the most wins (114) and games played (141) in the program’s history, amassing 1,305 points, placing him among Auburn’s top 25 all-time scorers.
Jaylin Williams will participate in the NBA’s summer league with the Denver Nuggets but can be signed by other teams afterward if the Nuggets decide not to keep him.
Additionally, the Nuggets signed Creighton guard Trey Alexander to a two-day contract, according to Durando. Alexander initially signed with Auburn as part of the 2021 recruiting class before switching to Creighton.
Williams gained attention during the NBA pre-draft process by participating in various showcases and workouts nationwide. Despite this, he didn’t feature prominently in big board rankings or mock drafts, partly due to being one of the older players in the draft with five years of college experience.
Williams concluded his Auburn career as the program’s leader in wins (114) and games played (141), scoring 1,305 points, which ranks him among Auburn’s top 25 all-time scorers. His best season was his final year when he was a key player in Auburn’s 2024 SEC Tournament championship team, averaging 12.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, with a career-best 39.5% 3-point shooting mark.
A knee injury against Kentucky in February nearly disrupted his season, initially appearing severe. However, Williams demonstrated resilience, missing only 10 days and one game. Auburn’s head coach Bruce Pearl attributed this to Williams’ remarkable strength and athleticism.
Williams’ standout year was his final one, where he played a crucial role in Auburn’s 2024 SEC Tournament championship team. In the 2023-24 season, he averaged 12.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, and posted his best 3-point shooting percentage at 39.5%.
A knee injury against Kentucky in February nearly disrupted his season, initially appearing severe. However, Williams demonstrated resilience, missing only 10 days and one game. Auburn’s head coach Bruce Pearl attributed this to Williams’ remarkable strength and athleticism.
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