Bryson Williams

Bryson Williams
No. 11 – Petkim Spor
PositionPower forward
LeagueBasketbol Süper Ligi
Champions League
Personal information
Born (1998-04-25) April 25, 1998 (age 26)
Fresno, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High schoolRoosevelt (Fresno, California)
College
NBA draft2022: undrafted
Playing career2022–present
Career history
2022–2023Ontario Clippers
2023JL Bourg
2023–2024Ontario Clippers
2024Bnei Herzliya
2024Saskatchewan Rattlers
2024–presentPetkim Spor
Career highlights and awards

Bryson N. Williams (born April 25, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for Petkim Spor of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and the Champions League.. He played college basketball for the Fresno State Bulldogs, UTEP Miners and Texas Tech Red Raiders.

High school career

Williams played basketball for Theodore Roosevelt High School in Fresno, California. As a Freshman, His Team would finish 15–14 and finish second in the North Yosemite League, His Team lost in the second round of the CIF Central Section to Mission Oak High School, His Team finished Top 10 in the CIF Central D3 Basketball. As a Sophomore, His Team would finish 27–8 and finish first in the North Yosemite League, His Team finished Top 15 in the CIF's Central Section, His Team reached CIF Central Section D3 Championship but lost to NYL League rival Fresno High School. As a Junior, His Team would go 24–5 and finish first in the North Yosemite League, His Team would finish Top 10 in the CIF's Central Section, His Team reached Central Section's D2 Semi-Finals but lost to Mission Oak High School. As a senior, he averaged 34 points and 18 rebounds per game. His Team would also have a 25–8 record and finish first place in the North Yosemite League, ranked Top 15 in the Central Section, Top 35 in CIF D3 Men's Basketball and 1st in the Central Section's D3 Men's Basketball, and win the CIF Central Section D3 Men's Basketball Championship against Selma High School. He set school and city records with 2,302 career points.[1] Williams formed a relationship with Fresno State head coach Rodney Terry in eighth grade and committed to play college basketball for the program as soon as he was old enough.[2]

College career

As a freshman at Fresno State, Williams averaged 7.7 points and 4.4 rebounds per game.[3] He was the runner-up for the Mountain West Freshman of the Year award. As a sophomore, Williams averaged 13.8 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, and received Third Team All-Mountain West honors from the league's coaches. For his junior season, he transferred to UTEP, following head coach Rodney Terry.[4] He sat out a year as a redshirt and worked on his shooting.[5] On January 15, 2020, Williams posted a career-high 34 points and 10 rebounds in an 80–77 overtime win against UTSA.[6] He averaged 17.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per game as a junior, and was named to the First Team All-Conference USA.[7] In his senior season, Williams averaged 15.1 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, earning Third Team All-Conference USA honors. He opted to use an additional year of eligibility, granted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, transferring to Texas Tech.[8] On February 22, 2022, Williams surpassed the 2,000 point mark in a 66–42 win over Oklahoma, and finished with 13 points.[9] For his super-senior year, Williams received First Team All-Big 12 and Big 12 All-Newcomer Team honors from the league's coaches.[10]

Professional career

Ontario Clippers (2022–2023)

On October 24, 2022, Williams joined the Ontario Clippers training camp roster.[11]

JL Bourg (2023)

On May 2, 2023, Williams signed with JL Bourg of the Betclic Élite.[12]

Return to Ontario (2023–2024)

On October 2, 2023, Williams signed with the Los Angeles Clippers,[13] but was waived on October 20.[14] Ten days later, he rejoined the Ontario Clippers.[15]

Bnei Herzliya (2024)

On March 28, 2024, Williams signed with Bnei Herzliya of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.[16] He played 10 games for the team, averaging 17.1 points (6th in the league), 7.6 rebounds (4th), and 1.0 blocks (8th) per game.[17]

Saskatchewan Rattlers (2024)

On May 1, 2024, Williams signed with the Saskatchewan Rattlers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League.[18]

Petkim Spor (2024–present)

On August 7, 2024, Williams signed with Petkim Spor of the Basketbol Süper Ligi.[19]

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
2016–17 Fresno State 33 26 17.2 .603 – .652 4.4 .2 .4 .6 7.7
2017–18 Fresno State 32 32 28.6 .596 .250 .602 6.1 1.2 .5 .7 13.8
2018–19 UTEP Redshirt Redshirt
2019–20 UTEP 32 32 31.8 .499 .356 .811 7.2 .9 .9 .9 17.8
2020–21 UTEP 24 24 31.4 .481 .279 .836 7.4 .9 .6 .5 15.1
2021–22 Texas Tech 37 37 25.6 .535 .417 .755 4.2 1.1 .5 .4 14.1
Career 158 151 26.6 .569 .357 .740 5.7 .8 .6 .6 13.6

References

  1. ^ Mellon, Brianna (January 8, 2021). "Good Sports: Roosevelt High hooper Bryson Williams going out on top at UTEP". KFSN-TV. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  2. ^ Bloomquist, Bret (November 4, 2019). "Do-it-all forward Williams ready for star turn at UTEP". El Paso Times. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  3. ^ Gligich, Daniel (April 2, 2017). "Native Fresnan hungry for success at highest level". The Collegian. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  4. ^ Lavalsiti, Vinny (December 4, 2020). "GECU Presents: How Bryson Williams' Connection with Coach Terry Has Taken His Basketball Journey to New Heights". UTEP Miners. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  5. ^ "UTEP MBB Feature: Bryson Williams". UTEP Miners. August 4, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  6. ^ "Late hook shot carries UTEP past UTSA in OT". USA Today. Associated Press. January 15, 2020. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  7. ^ Bloomquist, Bret (November 20, 2020). "After star turn, UTEP's Williams hopes for even better senior season". El Paso Times. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  8. ^ "Texas Tech Sports Roundup: UTEP transfer Williams set to join Tech hoops". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. June 13, 2021. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
  9. ^ "No. 9 Texas Tech wins 20th home game in a row, 66–42 over OU". ESPN.com. February 22, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2022.
  10. ^ "Big 12 basketball awards headlined by Kansas' Ochai Agbaji as Player of the Year". 247Sports. March 6, 2022. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  11. ^ "Ontario Clippers Announce Training Camp Roster for 2022–23 NBA G League Season". oursportscentral.com. October 24, 2022. Retrieved October 24, 2022.
  12. ^ Tetard, Théo (May 2, 2023). "Bryson Williams débarque à la JL Bourg". BeBasket.fr (in French). Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  13. ^ W., Justin [@LAClippersFilm] (October 2, 2023). "Official training camp roster for 23'-24'" (Tweet). Retrieved October 3, 2023 – via Twitter.
  14. ^ Adams, Luke (October 20, 2023). "Clippers Sign Joey Hauser, Cut Two Players". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
  15. ^ "Ontario Clippers Announce Training Camp Roster for 2023–24 NBA G League Season". OurSportsCentral.com. October 30, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  16. ^ "חיזוק בצבע: ברייסון וויליאמס מגיע לשרון". BHBasket.co.il (in Hebrew). March 28, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
  17. ^ "Bryson Williams Player Profile, Ontario Clippers – RealGM".
  18. ^ "NBA Experienced Forward Williams Signs with the Saskatchewan Rattlers". CEBL.ca. May 1, 2024. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  19. ^ @Petkimspor (July 27, 2024). "Ailemize hoş geldin Bryson Williams" (Tweet) – via Twitter.