Arkansas forward Jaylin Williams celebrates a play during an NCAA Tournament game against Gonzaga on Thursday, March 24, 2022, in San Francisco.
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas forward Jaylin Williams will test the NBA Draft waters this spring.
Williams, a Fort Smith native who set the single-season program record for rebounds in 2021-22, is declaring for the upcoming NBA Draft, according to a release. He will maintain his college eligibility by not hiring an agent.
Williams could withdraw from the draft by June 1 and play his junior season at Arkansas.
“I look forward to learning from the upcoming process, going through the interviews, gathering feedback and building relationships with NBA coaches and front office personnel,” Williams said in the release.