Does Seton Hall basketball have a game-changer at power forward?
Seton Hall's 6-foot-10 shot-blocker Devin Williams says he plays like 'a little bit of a psychopath.' Even Shaheen Holloway is impressed.
When Devin Williams blocked a shot during a recent Seton Hall basketball practice, the other team members were quick to look elsewhere for the ball, hesitant to challenge the formidable 6-10 forward. Williams, however, urged them to keep trying, telling them "If you finish over me, you can finish over anybody." Among the 13 new players that head coach Shaheen Holloway added to the roster, Williams stands out as the most intriguing.
A noted shot-blocker last season for Florida Atlantic, Williams averaged 2.58 blocks per game, ranking fifth in Division 1. Holloway, who praised Williams' all-around performance during preseason, believes he will have a significant role in the Hall's frontcourt. "I tell those guys, keep trying," Williams repeated, "I tell them, ‘If you finish over me, you can finish over anybody.’"
The 210-pound forward, drafted from UCLA where he played from 2023 to 2025 under coach Mick Cronin, hails from California and grew up playing multiple sports, which helped him develop his unique defensive skills. Holloway, who is quick to dismiss compliments, described Williams' performance as "super impressive" and foresees him as an important addition to the Pirates' frontcourt.
With Williams' defensive prowess and the explosive offensive firepower of the team, Holloway expressed his excitement for fans to witness the upcoming season.
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