Dennis Williams (basketball)

Dennis Williams (born June 27, 1965) is an American former professional basketball player.[1] He played for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Israeli Premier League, and for FC Barcelona Banca Catalana in the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. He was the top scorer in the 1993 Israel Basketball Premier League.

Dennis Williams
Personal information
Born (1965-06-27) June 27, 1965
Charleston, South Carolina
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolBishop England
(Charleston, South Carolina)
CollegeGeorgia (1983–1987)
NBA draft1987 / Round: 5 / Pick: 96th overall
Selected by the San Antonio Spurs
PositionShooting guard
Career history
1990Albany Patroons
1990Oklahoma City Cavalry
1990–1991Yakima Sun Kings
Career highlights and awards

Biography

Williams was born in Charleston, South Carolina.[2]

He played basketball for four seasons for the University of Georgia, averaging 8.9 points per game for the Bulldogs, graduating in 1987.[3][4][5] Williams played guard, and in 1986-87 as he averaged 15.7 points per game he was 6th in the Southeastern Conference with 50 steals and 1.7 steals per game, and 10th with 192 field goals.[5]

Williams was drafted in the 5th round of the 1987 NBA draft by the San Antonio Spurs.[3]

Williams played two seasons (1987-89) for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Israeli Premier League, averaging 23.6 points per game.[6][4] He was the top scorer in the 1993 Israel Basketball Premier League.[7]

He played for FC Barcelona Banca Catalana, which competes in the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague, in 1993-94, averaging 13.2 points per game.[8] Williams also played parts of two seasons in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) for three teams (Albany Patroons, Oklahoma City Cavalry and Yakima Sun Kings), averaging 13.2 points over 53 games.[9]

References
  1. "Dennis Williams Basketball Player Profile, BBC Magdeburg 2nd team, News, Oberliga stats, Career, Games Logs, Best, Awards". Eurobasket LLC.
  2. Tim Hipps (August 12, 1987). "KISSIMMEE'S FORD: A GOOD IDEA IN 1983, A BETTER ONE 4 YEARS LATER". Orlando Sentinel.
  3. "Dennis Williams Basketball Player Profile, San Martin de La Rioja, Georgia, News, Regional stats, Career, Games Logs, Best, Awards". Eurobasket LLC.
  4. "Four Former Bulldogs Honored By Israeli Consulate". University of Georgia Athletics.
  5. "Dennis Williams College Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com.
  6. "ISRAEL BASKETBALL SUPER LEAGUE | Israel Basketball | 1988-89 Season | Hapoel Tel Aviv | Dennis Williams". basket.co.il.
  7. "מנהלת ליגת העל בכדורסל | עונת 1992-93 | עונה סדירה | סטטיסטיקה - מובילים". basket.co.il.
  8. "Dennis Williams International Stats". Basketball-Reference.com.
  9. "1992–93 Continental Basketball Association Official Guide, page 356". Continental Basketball Association. Fall 1992. Cite magazine requires |magazine= (help)
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