Emmitt Williams
{{short description|American basketball player}}
{{Infobox basketball biography
| name = Emmitt Williams
| image = Emmitt Williams.jpg
| caption =
| position = Power forward
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 6
| weight_lbs = 225
| league = BSN
| team = Gigantes de Carolina
| number = 55
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|9|15}}
| birth_place = Fort Myers, Florida
| nationality = American
| high_school = * Lehigh
(Lehigh Acres, Florida)
| college = LSU (2018–2020)
| draft_year = 2020
| career_start = 2021
| career_end =
| years1 = 2021
| team1 = Agua Caliente Clippers
| years2 = 2021
| team2 = Hapoel Acre
| years3 = 2021–2022
| team3 = Agua Caliente Clippers
| years4 = 2022
| team4 = Fraser Valley Bandits
| years5 = 2022
| team5 = GeVi Napoli
| years6 = 2022–2023
| team6 = Ontario Clippers
| years7 = 2023
| team7 = Metros de Santiago
| years8 = 2023
| team8 = Piratas de La Guaira
| years9 = 2023–2024
| team9 = Real Estelí
| years10 = 2024–present
| team10 = Gigantes de Carolina
| highlights = * Jordan Brand Classic MVP (2018)
}}
Emmitt Mack Williams V (born September 15, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Gigantes de Carolina of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). He played college basketball for the LSU Tigers.
High school career
As a freshman, Williams played for Lehigh Senior High School in Lehigh Acres, Florida, where he averaged 15.3 points and 11.2 rebounds per game before transferring to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, for his sophomore season.{{cite web |last1=Mull |first1=Cory |title=Top basketball prospect leaves Lehigh |url=https://www.news-press.com/story/sports/2015/10/06/lehigh-sophomore-emmitt-williams-top-25-prospect-withdraws-from-lehigh-before-city-of-palms-press-conference/73411208/ |website=The News-Press |accessdate=February 1, 2020 |date=October 6, 2015}} At IMG Academy, he was teammates with highly touted recruits Trevon Duval and Silvio De Sousa and played for one of the best teams in the country.{{cite web |last1=Collings |first1=Buddy |title=Emmitt Williams joins loaded Oak Ridge basketball |url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/highschool/os-hs-sp-emmitt-williams-oak-ridge-0816-story.html |website=Orlando Sentinel |accessdate=February 1, 2020 |date=August 15, 2017}} In the 2015–16 season, Williams averaged 16.4 points, 12.6 rebounds and 2.9 blocks per game, playing in the power forward position.{{Cite news|url=https://eu.news-press.com/story/sports/2016/06/09/emmitt-williams-developing-his-hoop-skill-img-academy/85566716/|title=Emmitt Williams developing his hoop skill at IMG Academy|author=Mull, Cory|newspaper=The News-Press|date=June 9, 2016|access-date=February 3, 2020}}
For his senior season, Williams transferred to Oak Ridge High School in Orlando, Florida. On October 11, 2017, he was arrested on charges of felonious sexual battery and false imprisonment.{{cite web |last1=Regan |first1=Adam |last2=Soffian |first2=Seth |title=Former Lehigh hoops star Emmitt Williams arrested |url=https://www.news-press.com/story/sports/high-school/2017/10/18/former-lehigh-hoops-star-emmitt-williams-arrested-charged-felony-sexual-battery-orlando/775758001/ |website=The News-Press |accessdate=January 31, 2020 |date=October 18, 2017}} Williams pleaded not guilty and was released on $13,500 bond six days later.{{cite web |last1=Soffian |first1=Seth |title=Emmitt Williams back on court 5 weeks after rape arrest |url=https://www.news-press.com/story/sports/2017/12/04/star-basketball-recruit-emmitt-williams-back-court-orlando-oak-ridge-hig-rape-charges-still-not-file/919643001/ |website=The News-Press |accessdate=January 31, 2020 |date=December 4, 2017}} He made his debut for Oak Ridge on December 1, after sitting out his first two games. On December 20, his charges were dismissed after the case was deemed "not suitable for prosecution."{{cite web |last1=Borzello |first1=Jeff |title=Felony charges against 5-star recruit Emmitt Williams are dismissed |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/basketball/mens/story/_/id/21849069/five-star-recruit-emmitt-williams-felony-sexual-battery-false-imprisonment-charges-dismissed |publisher=ESPN |accessdate=February 1, 2020 |date=December 22, 2017}}
Williams averaged 17.6 points, 12.4 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game, leading his team to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Class 9A state championship.{{cite web |last1=Jacquez |first1=Joe |title=Emmitt Williams: 4 things to know about the LSU basketball forward |url=https://www.theadvertiser.com/story/sports/college/lsu/2019/12/14/emmitt-williams-lsu-basketball-tigers-stats-jordan-classic/4349376002/ |website=The Daily Advertiser |accessdate=February 1, 2020 |date=December 14, 2019}} On April 8, 2018, he recorded 44 points, seven rebounds and three steals at the Jordan Brand Classic and was named most valuable player (MVP) of the game. He broke the single-game scoring record for the event previously held by LeBron James.{{cite web |last1=Squadron |first1=Alex |title=Emmitt Williams Breaks LeBron's Record With 44 Points At Jordan Brand Classic |url=https://www.slamonline.com/slam-tv/emmit-williams-breaks-lebrons-record-44-points-2018-jordan-brand-classic/ |website=Slam |accessdate=January 31, 2020 |date=April 9, 2018}} He also took part in the Ballislife All-American Game, of which he was named co-MVP with Moses Brown after he was the game's top scorer (31 points) and best rebounder (12).{{Cite web|url=http://www.ballislifeallamerican.com/the-history/records/|title=All-Time Box Scores|website=ballislifeallamerican.com|access-date=February 3, 2020}}{{cite news|title=McClung wins slam dunk contest and scores 20 in all-star game|date=May 6, 2018|newspaper=Bristol Herald Courier|url=https://www.heraldcourier.com/sports/mcclung-wins-slam-dunk-contest-and-scores-in-all-star/article_2c3e59e6-50e3-11e8-b814-2f28e0b4b69a.html}}
=Recruiting=
Williams was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the most highly rated power forwards in the 2018 recruiting class. On January 26, 2018, he committed to play college basketball for LSU over offers from Oregon and Florida, among others.{{cite web |last1=Borzello |first1=Jeff |title=Five-star forward Emmitt Williams commits to LSU |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/22222821/five-star-forward-emmitt-williams-oak-ridge-high-school-florida-commits-lsu |publisher=ESPN |accessdate=February 1, 2020 |date=January 26, 2018}}
{{College Athlete Recruit Start|40=no|collapse=no|year=2019}}
{{College Athlete Recruit Entry
| recruit = Emmitt Williams
| position = PF
| hometown = Fort Myers, FL
| highschool = Oak Ridge (FL)
| feet = 6
| inches = 6
| weight = 215
| 40 =
| commitdate = January 26, 2018
| scout stars =
| rivals stars = 5
| 247 stars = 5
| espn stars = 5
| espn grade = 91
}}
{{College Athlete Recruit End
| 40 =
| year = 2018
| rivals ref title = LSU 2018 Basketball Commitments
| scout ref title =
| espn ref title = 2018 LSU Tigers Recruiting Class
| rivals school = lsu
| scout s =
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| 247 overall = 31
| rivals overall = 23
| espn overall = 21
| accessdate = February 1, 2020
| bball = yes
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College career
As a freshman, Williams averaged 7.0 points and 5.4 rebounds per game, making eight starts on a team that reached the Sweet 16. He had a season-high 15 points twice. Williams scored 13 points and a career-best 14 rebounds in a 79–78 overtime win at Florida. Following the season, he declared for the 2018 NBA draft but decided to return.{{cite news |last1=Mickles |first1=Sheldon |title=Emmitt Williams will return to LSU basketball program; forward is latest to return |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_53687128-7e46-11e9-9595-eb1b62217ac2.html |accessdate=February 2, 2020 |work=The Advocate |date=May 28, 2019}} On November 24, 2019, Williams scored a career-high 27 points and collected nine rebounds in a 96–83 win against Rhode Island.{{cite news |title=Williams has career-high 27 in LSU's win over Rhode Island |url=https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/recap?gameId=401169855 |accessdate=February 2, 2020 |work=ESPN |agency=Associated Press |date=November 24, 2019}} On January 29, 2020, Williams had 23 points and 11 rebounds in a 90–76 win over Alabama.{{cite news |last1=Doucet |first1=Jacques |last2=Auzenne |first2=Josh |title=Emmitt Williams provides 'big man' presence for LSU |url=https://www.fox8live.com/2020/01/31/emmitt-williams-provides-big-man-presence-lsu/ |accessdate=February 2, 2020 |work=WAFB |date=January 30, 2020}} As a sophomore, Williams averaged 13.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.2 blocks per game.{{cite web |last1=Welser |first1=Joel |title=LSU Tigers |url=https://www.collegesportsmadness.com/article/18449 |website=College Sports Madness |accessdate=March 23, 2020}} Following the season, he declared for the 2020 NBA draft.{{cite news |title=LSU's Emmitt Williams headed into NBA draft pool after two seasons with the Tigers |url=https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/sports/lsu/article_f0988c98-8742-11ea-929e-d7a34d0a72d7.html |accessdate=May 1, 2020 |work=The Advocate |date=April 25, 2020}}
Professional career
=Agua Caliente Clippers / Hapoel Acre (2021–2022)=
After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA draft, Williams was included in the roster of the Agua Caliente Clippers announced on February 4, 2021.{{cite web|title=Agua Caliente Clippers announce roster for 2021 NBA G League season|url=https://aguacaliente.gleague.nba.com/news/agua-caliente-clippers-announce-roster-for-2021-nba-g-league-season|website=NBA.com|date=February 4, 2021|access-date=February 4, 2021}} He played 13 games and averaged 4.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 0.3 assists in 12.3 minutes.{{cite web|title=Emmitt Williams Player Profile|url=https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Emmitt-Williams/Summary/104843|website=RealGM.com|access-date=April 27, 2022}}
On April 1, 2021, Williams signed with Hapoel Acre,{{cite web|title=Emmitt Williams agreed terms with H.Acre|url=https://www.eurobasket.com/Israel/news/676820/Emmitt-Williams-agreed-terms-with-H.Acre|website=Eurobasket.com|date=April 1, 2021|access-date=April 27, 2022}} where he played 8 games and averaged 13.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 blocks in 25.0 minutes.{{cite web|title=HAPOEL ACRE - Season Statistic 2021–2022|url=https://basketball.eurobasket.com/team/Israel/Hapoel-Acre/19902?Page=3|website=Eurobasket.com|access-date=April 27, 2022}}
After joining the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 2021 NBA Summer League,{{cite web|title=Bandits Sign Agua Caliente Clipper & Former LSU Two-Way Star Williams|url=https://www.cebl.ca/bandits-sign-agua-caliente-clipper-former-lsu-two-way-star-williams|website=CEBL.com|date=April 27, 2022|access-date=April 27, 2022}} Williams was re-signed by Agua Caliente on October 27, 2021.{{cite web|title=Agua Caliente Clippers announce training camp roster for 2021-22 NBA G League season|url=https://aguacaliente.gleague.nba.com/agua-caliente-clippers-announce-training-camp-roster-for-2021-22-nba-g-league-season|website=NBA.com|date=October 27, 2021|access-date=October 31, 2021}} In 23 games, he averaged 8.4 points, five rebounds and 0.8 assists per game on 51.6 and 45 per cent shooting from the field and three-point range, respectively.
=Fraser Valley Bandits (2022)=
On April 27, 2022, Williams signed with the Fraser Valley Bandits of the CEBL.
=Napoli Basket (2022)=
On August 30, 2022, he has signed with Napoli Basket of the Italian Lega Basket Serie A (LBA).{{Cite news|url=https://sportando.basketball/en/gevi-napoli-signs-emmit-williams/|title=GeVi Napoli signs Emmit Williams|last=|first=|date=August 30, 2022|website=|newspaper=Sportando|language=En|access-date=August 30, 2022|last1=Maggi |first1=Alessandro }} He suffered a muscle injury in the calf of the right leg on September 27, 2022, and after not playing a single game, he was waived by the team on November 9, 2022.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-09-27 |title=Gevi Napoli, si ferma Emmitt Williams |url=https://www.basketinside.com/serie-a/news-serie-a/gevi-napoli-si-ferma-emmitt-williams/ |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=Basketinside.com |language=it-IT}}{{Cite web |last=Redazione |first=La |date=2022-11-09 |title=UFFICIALE - La Gevi Napoli rescinde con Emmitt Williams |url=https://www.basketinside.com/serie-a/mercato-serie-a/ufficiale-la-gevi-napoli-rescinde-con-emmitt-williams/ |access-date=2022-11-27 |website=Basketinside.com |language=it-IT}}
=Ontario Clippers (2022–2023)=
On December 21, 2022, Williams was reacquired by the Ontario Clippers.{{cite web|url=https://gleague.nba.com/transactions/|website=gleague.nba.com|title=2022-23 NBA G League Transactions|date=December 21, 2022|access-date=December 21, 2022}}
=Metros de Santiago (2023)=
On April 28, 2023, Williams signed with the Metros de Santiago of the Liga Nacional de Baloncesto.{{cite web|first=Hector|last=Garcia Sr.|title=Metros de Santiago anuncian a Emmitt Williams y Trevon Duval|url=https://momentodeportivord.com/metros-de-santiago-anuncian-a-emmitt-williams-y-trevon-duval/|website=MomentoDeportivoRD.com|date=April 28, 2023|access-date=June 7, 2023|language=Spanish}}
=Piratas de La Guaira (2023)=
On June 5, 2023, Williams signed with the Piratas de La Guaira of the Superliga Profesional de Baloncesto.{{cite web|first=Francisco|last=Vega|title=SPB 2023 - Piratas sign Emmitt Williams, ex Metros|url=https://www.latinbasket.com/Venezuela/news/812579/SPB-2023-Piratas-sign-Emmitt-Williams,-ex-Metros|website=LatinBasket.com|date=June 5, 2023|access-date=June 7, 2023}}
=Gigantes de Carolina (2024–present)=
On April 1, 2024, Williams signed with the Gigantes de Carolina of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional.{{cite tweet|author=La Guerra del BSN|title=#BSNPR OFICIAL: El delantero Emmitt Williams es el segundo refuerzo de los Gigantes de Carolina para la temporada 2024 del BSN. Williams tiene 25 años, mide 6’6 y viene de promediar 13.1 PPJ y 6.8 RPJ en nueve partidos con el club Real Estelí en la Basketball Champions League Americas.|number=1774938541140643928|user=LaGuerraBSN|date=April 1, 2024|access-date=April 4, 2024|language=Spanish}}
Career statistics
{{NBA player statistics legend}}
=College=
{{NBA player statistics start}}
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2018–19
| style="text-align:left;"| LSU
| 34 || 8 || 19.7 || .614 || .167 || .686 || 5.4 || .4 || .3 || .6 || 7.0
|-
| style="text-align:left;"| 2019–20
| style="text-align:left;"| LSU
| 31 || 25 || 28.0 || .560 || .421 || .769 || 6.6 || 1.2 || .8 || 1.2 || 13.3
|- class="sortbottom"
| style="text-align:center;" colspan="2"| Career
| 65 || 33 || 23.7 || .579 || .360 || .738 || 5.9 || .8 || .5 || .9 || 10.0
{{S-end}}
Personal life
Williams' best friend and high school teammate, Stef'an Strawder, was shot and killed in Fort Myers, Florida, on July 25, 2016. Williams used Strawder's death as motivation to continue playing basketball.{{cite web |last1=Belman |first1=Jarred |title=Emmitt Williams hopes to carry on his "brother's" legacy |url=https://theleftbench.com/blog/2016/10/03/emmitt-williams-hopes-carry-brothers-legacy/ |website=The Left Bench |accessdate=February 1, 2020 |date=October 3, 2016}} Currently, Williams is signed with NBA Agent, Michael Raymond of Raymond Representation and is Managed by Jonathan Moore at CK Talent Management.
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- [https://lsusports.net/sports/mens-basketball/roster/emmitt-williams/5503 LSU Tigers bio]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20210514221843/https://www.usab.com/basketball/players/mens/w/williams-emmitt.aspx USA Basketball bio]
{{Jordan Brand Classic All-American Boys Game MVP}}
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