Kenny Williams (basketball, born 1996)

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Kenny Williams
Kenny Williams.jpeg
No. 10 – Kolossos Rodou
PositionShooting guard
LeagueGreek Basket League
Personal information
Born (1996-11-18) November 18, 1996 (age 25)
Richmond, Virginia
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolL. C. Bird (Chesterfield, Virginia)
CollegeNorth Carolina (2015–2019)
NBA draft2019 / Undrafted
Playing career2019–present
Career history
2019–2021Austin Spurs
2021Bnei Rav-Bariach Herzliya
2021–presentKolossos Rodou
Career highlights and awards
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

Kenneth Fleming Williams III (born November 18, 1996[1]) is an American professional basketball player for Kolossos Rodou of the Greek Basket League. He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

College career[]

Born and raised in the Richmond, Virginia area, Williams originally committed to play for coach Shaka Smart at nearby Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). When Smart left VCU for the University of Texas, Williams re-opened his recruitment, eventually choosing the University of North Carolina.[2] As a sophomore, he was a part of the Tar Heels’ 2016–17 national championship team. Williams started 22 games before being injured in a February 15 game against NC State, causing him to sit out the remainder of the season.[3]

Williams enjoyed his best college season as a junior, where he averaged 11.4 points per game, including 20 in a rivalry win over Duke.[4] As a senior, Williams was named a captain by head coach Roy Williams.

Professional career[]

Austin Spurs (2019–2021)[]

After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, Williams signed with the San Antonio Spurs for the 2019 NBA Summer League hosted at Vivint Smart Home Arena.[5][6] After being cut, he was added to the roster of the Spurs’ NBA G League affiliate, the Austin Spurs.[7] On March 6, 2020, Williams scored 31 points in a 117-114 overtime win against the Northern Arizona Suns.[8] In 15 games, he averaged 11 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists.[9]

Bnei Herzliya (2021)[]

On April 13, 2021, Williams signed with Bnei Rav-Bariach Herzliya of the Israeli Ligat Winner Sal.[9]

Kolossos Rodou (2021–present)[]

On August 17, 2021, Williams signed with Greek club Kolossos Rodou, to play alongside Ty Lawson.[10]

Career statistics[]

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College[]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2015–16 North Carolina 29 0 4.2 .364 .077 1.000 .4 .2 .1 .0 .8
2016–17 North Carolina 26 22 23.7 .417 .338 .633 3.3 2.2 .9 .3 6.2
2017–18 North Carolina 37 36 31.1 .486 .402 .704 3.7 2.4 1.0 .5 11.4
2018–19 North Carolina 36 36 30.0 .399 .295 .797 3.9 3.5 .9 .3 8.6
Career 128 94 23.2 .439 .342 .740 2.9 2.2 .8 .3 7.1

G-League[]

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2019–20 Austin 39 14 22.5 .387 .296 .84 2.7 2.1 .7 .2 7.5
Career 39 14 22.5 .387 .296 .84 2.7 2.1 .7 .2 7.5

References[]

  1. ^ "Kenny Williams player bio". Washingtonpost.com. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  2. ^ Turner, Josiah (March 7, 2019). "The Path That Led UNC's Kenny Williams to a Unique College Experience". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  3. ^ Carter, Andrew (February 16, 2017). "UNC's Kenny Williams likely out for season with knee injury". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  4. ^ Joyce, Ethan (February 9, 2018). "Kenny Williams' energy gives North Carolina a surge in win over Duke". Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
  5. ^ "NBA Draft: Kenny Williams signs with the San Antonio Spurs". SB Nation. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
  6. ^ "SPURS ANNOUNCE 2019 SALT LAKE CITY SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER". NBA.com. June 26, 2019. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
  7. ^ "AUSTIN SPURS ANNOUNCE 2019 TRAINING CAMP ROSTER". NBA.com. October 29, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
  8. ^ "Austin Spurs Come Back to Defeat Northern Arizona Suns 117-114 in Overtime". Our Sports Central. March 6, 2020. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
  9. ^ a b "Kenny Williams joins Bnei Herzliya". Sportando.basketball. April 13, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
  10. ^ Harmer, George (August 17, 2021). "Kenny Williams signs for Kolossos Rhodes". Ceiling is the Roof. Retrieved August 17, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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