John Sherman Williams

John Sherman Williams (born October 2, 1963) is a retired American basketball player. He was the Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) Newcomer of the Year, was a four-time all-conference pick and led the MVC in scoring (22.8) for the 1985–86 season.[1]

John Sherman Williams
Personal information
Born (1963-10-02) October 2, 1963
Indianapolis, Indiana
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High schoolGeorge Washington
(Indianapolis, Indiana)
CollegeIndiana State (1982–1986)
NBA draft1986 / Undrafted
Playing career1986–1995
PositionShooting guard / Small forward
Career history
1986–1987Rockford Lightning
1987Wyoming Wildcatters
1987–1991WBL
1991–1995Athletes in Action
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× First-team All-MVC (1985, 1986)
  • 2× Second-team All-MVC (1983, 1984)
  • MVC Newcomer of the Year (1983)
  • AP Honorable mention All-American (1985)

High school career

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, John S. Williams attended George Washington Community High School, graduating in 1982. He led the Continentals to Sectional titles in 1980 and 1982; reaching the Indiana State Tournament Quarterfinals in 1982. He was the Indianapolis City scoring champ (27.5 ppg) his senior season (1981–82) and ranked sixth in the state. He was named to several All-State teams, including the most prestigious, "Indiana All-Stars," the All-Stars annual series with their Kentucky-based peers is the nation's premier inter-state high school series.[2]

College career

After high school, Williams attended Indiana State University. A three-year starter, he played basketball under head coaches Dave Schellhase & Ron Greene, leading the team in scoring his entire career and rebounding his senior season; he finished his career as the #2 career scorer (2,370 points) and the #10 rebounder (629 rebounds). He was named first team All-Missouri Valley following his junior and senior seasons and second team All-Missouri Valley Conference for his sophomore and freshman seasons. He is one of three “2,000-point” scorers in 125 seasons of Indiana State Sycamores basketball.

During his Senior campaign (1985–86), Williams tied Larry Bird's record of 81 consecutive games in double-figures[3] and ranked in the top 5 in the nation in scoring (25.38 ppg)[4]

He completed his college career as the # 3 scorer in MVC history, trailing Indiana natives, Oscar Robertson and Larry Bird; today, he ranks fifth as Hersey Hawkins and D.J. Balentine surpassed his total.

Professional career

Williams was not selected in the 1986 NBA Draft. However, he spent one season in the CBA, four seasons in the WBL and five seasons touring with Athletes in Action.[5] Following his playing career, he returned to his hometown and began a career in coaching and the youth level.[6]

Legacy

In recognition of the Centennial Anniversary of the Missouri Valley Conference, Williams was named as one of the “Top 50” players in Valley history during the 2006-07 basketball season.[7]

References
  1. https://gosycamores.com/honors/hall-of-fame/john-sherman-williams/126
  2. https://www.newspapers.com/image/312850590/?terms=john%2Bsherman%2Bwilliams%2Bbasketball%2B%2Bindianapolis%2B%2Bindiana%2Bstate
  3. https://www.newspapers.com/image/139362994/?terms=john%2Bsherman%2Bwilliams%2Bcba%2Bbasketball%2Bathletes%2Bin%2Baction
  4. https://www.newspapers.com/image/106164797/?terms=john%2Bsherman%2Bwilliams%2Bbasketball%2B%2Bindianapolis%2B%2Bindiana%2Bstate
  5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/106987104/?terms=john%2Bsherman%2Bwilliams%2Bcba%2Bbasketball%2Bathletes%2Bin%2Baction
  6. https://www.newspapers.com/image/127342779/?terms=john%2Bsherman%2Bwilliams%2Bbasketball%2B%2Bindianapolis%2B%2Bindiana%2Bstate
  7. https://mvc-sports.com/documents/2017/5/17//MBB_All_Centennial.pdf
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