League NBA Development League Listed height 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) NBA draft 2012 / Undrafted Weight 102 kg | Nationality American Listed weight 230 lb (104 kg) Height 1.96 m Position Guard, Shooting guard | |
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Born February 6, 1990 (age 27)
Fayetteville, North Carolina ( 1990-02-06 ) High school Jack Britt (Fayetteville, North Carolina) College NC State Wolfpack men's basketball (2008–2012) Date joined 2008 (NC State Wolfpack men's basketball) Number 21 (Dallas Mavericks / Guard), 21 (NC State Wolfpack men's basketball / Guard) | ||
C. J. Williams (born February 6, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League. He played college basketball for North Carolina State.
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High school career
Williams attended Jack Britt High School under Ike Walker. As a senior, he averaged 15.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists, leading his team to a 27-5 record and the state 4-A semifinals. For that, he was named the Cape Fear Region Player of the Year by the Fayetteville Observer and was a second-team all-state selection and was a two-time Mid Southeastern Conference Player of the Year. When he graduated, he was ranked as the No. 25 small forward by Rivals.com.
College career
Williams played four years at North Carolina State. In 37 games as a senior, he averaged 10.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 31.1 minutes and helped the Wolfpack reach the NCAA Tournament’s Sweet 16.
Professional career
After going undrafted in the 2012 NBA draft, Williams signed with ETHA Engomis of the Cypriot League on July 24, 2012. In 29 games, he averaged 13.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 steals.
On November 1, 2013, Williams signed with the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League. In 49 games, he averaged 14.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.2 steals.
After joining the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2014 NBA Summer League, Williams signed with Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia of the Italian Serie A on August 11, 2014. In 30 games, he averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocks.
After joining the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2015 NBA Summer League, Williams signed with JDA Dijon Basket of the French League on July 22, 2015. In 34 games, he averaged 11.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1 steal.
In July 2016, Williams joined the San Antonio Spurs for the 2016 NBA Summer League. On September 19, he signed with the Dallas Mavericks, but was waived on October 22 after appearing in five preseason games. On October 30, 2016, he was acquired by the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League as an affiliate player of the Mavericks.
Personal life
Williams father played baseball in college at Florida A&M. He majored in Business Administration - Human Resources.