Hoops Prospects Podcast (HPP)

Previewing the Big East Preview with Baylor Scheierman & Chatting with Amari Williams — HPP S3-E17

November 10, 2023 Hoops Prospects Season 3 Episode 17
Hoops Prospects Podcast (HPP)
Previewing the Big East Preview with Baylor Scheierman & Chatting with Amari Williams — HPP S3-E17
Show Notes Chapter Markers

Rich Harris and Pete Howarth analyze and preview the Big East Conference with Creighton’s Baylor Scheierman.  Also, the Preseason CAA Player of the Year, Drexel center Amari Williams, joins the show to talk about his game and team. 

Last season, Baylor, the 2021-22 Summit Player of the Year, helped the Bluejays get to the Elite Eight.  He is in his fifth season, his second at Creighton.  For his career, he’s averaged 12.5 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game while shooting 47% from the floor, 40% from the deep, and 80% from the free-throw line.

Amari is a two-time Defensive Player of the Year in the Coastal Athletic Association.  Last season as a junior, he averaged 13.7 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.4 steals, and 2.2 blocks per game, while leading the CAA in FG% (52.3), REB% (19.3), BLK% (8.3), defensive rating (84.0 — 1st in the country), PER (28.5 — 15th in DI), and P/M (8.0).

CHAPTERS:

1.  Amari Williams Interview (1:54)

2.  Big East Preview (20:00)

  • Summary of Last Season
  • Coaching Changes
  • Roster Updates for Each Team
  • Predictions for Big East Champion
  • Predictions for NCAA Tournament Bids from the Big East
  • Predictions for the Big East Player of the Year 


3.  Baylor Scheierman Interview (1:23:53)

Amari Williams Interview
Big East Preview
Baylor Scheierman Interview