'11 CT SG Desmond Williams JUCO

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 11 years ago

Desmond Williams - G
From: Torrington, CT
School: Torrington H.S. / CCRI
Travel/AAU:

Ht: 6'5"
Wt:

RANKINGS:
Rivals:
ESPN:
Scout:

OFFERS:

INTEREST:
Rhode Island
K-State
Memphis
Washington State
St. Bonaventure
UTEP
Middle Tennessee State
Iona
UAB

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 11 years ago

Thread from the old board

http://rhodyrams.8.forumer.com/viewtopi ... b96e79d093

Including this article

http://www.golocalprov.com/sports/ccris ... -1-talent/

Williams stopped by URI Tuesday on an unofficial visit and he left very impressed with the new coaching staff. “I really like head coach Dan Hurley and his brother Bobby. I think they’re going to take that program in the right direction and have a great future,” he said.

rhodylaw · Unread post by **rhodylaw** » 11 years ago

Seems like he has pretty good shooting stats.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

Williams has good size, and is a scorer.
Could be a good fit, with some local interest.

Rhodyhooopz · Unread post by **Rhodyhooopz** » 11 years ago

This could end up being a really nice get.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

6'6" shooting guard, is intriguing. Averaged 21 PPG on 47% FG and 39% from 3.
Teamed with EC at 6'4" makes a huge backcourt tandem.

STC · Unread post by **STC** » 11 years ago

I don't know about yall but I prefer Williams to Pollard. I don't have much to suggest why I feel this way, but Williams numbers show the kid can flat out score. Also, the interested schools for Williams were a lot better than the schools interested in Pollard. Who knows which will be better in the long term but I'm not too broken up about Pollard choosing Dayton.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 11 years ago

4 years vs. 2

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

Plus, whatever bad habits he may have picked up in juco ball.

rhodyrob · Unread post by **rhodyrob** » 11 years ago

We should pass on Williams. He is a good player but maybe we should save a scholarship for the 14-15 season. We only have one senior
leaving from next years team. This means only one scholarship to offer unless someone leaves. The present transfers are already sitting out a year so we won't have many leave unless a few of thisyears players or next years recruits don't turn out to be what we and they think they are. I say save the scholarship unless a top player (like Woodson) or a top transfer signs on.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

Not the worst idea. If they can target a top notch two guard in 2014 recruiting, and whatever the best player available after that, that would be fine.
If they can get Severe to sign for 2013, fine, too.
Hearing original 2 guard talent, Martez Walker might have academic issues.
Not sure of the truth in this, but for some reason, he's no longer mentioned, and is visiting Temple.

Rhodyhooopz · Unread post by **Rhodyhooopz** » 11 years ago

Scary part is our 2013 recruiting could be done. When was the last time that happened?

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 11 years ago

Might be a nice year to get to a CCRI game and see Williams play.

Unread post by **ATPTourFan** » 11 years ago

Ramulous wrote:Might be a nice year to get to a CCRI game and see Williams play.

Plenty of good seats still available??

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 11 years ago

I say let's see who emerges from the '13 class that might have flown under the radar a little bit. 16 and 17 year olds are improving every day. There are sure to be kids from the '13 class who end up being big time talents who might have been considered 2 or 3 star who end up performing like 4 stars. Not getting Pollard could end up being a blessing. We could end up with somebody better. I would have liked to see Pollard here, but others will emerge in their senior seasons.

Ramulous · Unread post by **Ramulous** » 11 years ago

I've been checking the CCRI boxscores and no sign of Williams....anyone know why?

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 11 years ago

Ramulous wrote:I've been checking the CCRI boxscores and no sign of Williams....anyone know why?

He's been injured, but I think he's back next game.

Rhody Blue · Unread post by **Rhody Blue** » 11 years ago

Saw this article in the Cranston Herald this week...

http://www.cranstononline.com/stories/T ... pe=stories

The article by Kevin Pomeroy, notes :
In the first game of the season, against Roxbury, CCRI star swingman Desmond Williams hurt his toe and had to leave the game in the second half.

A NCJAA First-Team All-American selection last season, Williams already had 26 points against Roxbury before leaving the game. Initially, the injury was believed to be a toe fracture. Now, though, after a second x-ray was taken, it’s become apparent that there is no break.
Williams is expected to return sometime this week.

On the surface – and perhaps on the scoreboard thus far – Williams’ injury was a big blow. The Torrington, Conn., native is a NCAA Division I prospect, and has received offers from multiple schools, including URI. But while the Knights were without their best player, they were able to increase the workload of a few other players, which could benefit the team down the road.

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 11 years ago

Williams was at the game today.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 11 years ago

I know he's another juco but the kid really intrigues me.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

Well, Notice is blowing up. Severe is being recruited by BCS schools,
as is the OSU recommit.
Williams is big, and can score.
Could be the man for the job.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 11 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:Well, Notice is blowing up. Severe is being recruited by BCS schools,
as is the OSU recommit.
Williams is big, and can score.
Could be the man for the job.

Maybe Hurley grabs Williams and set his sights on a 14 SG.

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 11 years ago

Iggy1979 wrote:
rodfromcranston wrote:Well, Notice is blowing up. Severe is being recruited by BCS schools,
as is the OSU recommit.
Williams is big, and can score.
Could be the man for the job.
Maybe Hurley grabs Williams and set his sights on a 14 SG.

That's what I was thinking too. Williams comes in as a junior next year and Munford is a senior. Then, after Munford graduates, a kid like Rashard Figures, a '14 SG from Jersey, would fit in nicely as a freshman when Williams would be a senior.

Tom98 · Unread post by **Tom98** » 11 years ago

I haven't seen him play but based on everything I have read on Williams he appears to be a perfect fit. I would rather have an older polished player at this point in our program as opposed to a freshman that needs to develop. Once we begin making the tournament and we can land top 50 recruits consistently I would rather take a higher tier talent in juco. Xavier Munford has certainly worked out well.

giovanni · Unread post by **giovanni** » 11 years ago

Saw him once, impressed though competition wasn't great. Agree he looks like a perfect fit, and being in RI, probably a bit under the radar.

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 11 years ago

Good genes

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 11 years ago

http://www.ccri.edu/athl/newswire/2012- ... 12413.html

http://www.sunysuffolkathletics.com/spo ... 7_fxws.xml

sf2010 · Unread post by **sf2010** » 11 years ago

I hope he doesn't have a lot of games like the one he had against Suffolk (5-19 is no good for anybody), but I would definitely be open to taking Desmond on the team. Especially if things don't pan out with Severe (and it's looking increasingly like he will go elsewhere) or a comporable HS Senior w/ outside shooting capabilities.

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 11 years ago

Is Williams a shooter? His stats this year suggest he's more of a scorer than shooter (42% FG, 28% 3FG) but last year his percentages were much higher (47% FG, 39%). He is just coming back from an injury so maybe that's the explanation for the difference.

http://stats.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2012 ... lliamsqqys

http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_p ... eid=349979

Iggy1979 · Unread post by **Iggy1979** » 11 years ago

His shooting over the last 6 games has been terrible an he's getting a lot of his points on free throws.

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 11 years ago

11 of 16 last night in a blow out.
http://stats.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2012 ... 5_q0iu.xml

Rhody Guy · Unread post by **Rhody Guy** » 11 years ago

not to mention 8 boards, 3 assists, 2 steals and 3 blocks. Talk about stuffing the stat sheet.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

If anyone has Cox on Demand, go to Cox Local if you want to get
a glimpse of Desmond Williams.
It;s CCRI vs. Roxbury CC, which is nationally ranked.
HE had 33 points. Hard to tell what kind of defense he plays,
because CCRI plays a zone.
Nice quick, smooth shot, with a very quick release. Good free throw shooter,
rebounds well, and had a couple of good assists.
Runs the floor well. Great size and mobility.
Preston was at the game.

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 11 years ago

Lead scorer in another blowout, still struggling from 3:
http://stats.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2012 ... 1_t66m.xml

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 11 years ago

Info on Desmond is pretty scarce (no profile with any of the recruiting services), but finally updated his profile.

Sorry for the hiatus. Going to get back on my game here.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

Well CCRI's site offers stats, anyway. Here they are:
20.6 PPG
4.7 Rebs
2.7 Assists
3.1 steals
1.6 turnovers
80% FT ,47%FG, 39% 3 pts.
The game I watched was against nationally ranked Roxbury CC, and he got 33 points.
I'd say he was a player.

Unread post by **TruePoint** » 11 years ago

Yeah stats are definitely useful and thank you for posting them in the thread. I usually don't include them in the profiles because stats are very dependent on what type of competition you're playing against (and with, for that matter). I like to put the recruiting service info because it makes it easier to compare different players. Even though the recruit rankings and grades aren't perfect, they make for better comparisons than stats (IMO).

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 11 years ago

That website is rough, but I think those are last year's stats.

I think his numbers are down this year. He did miss some time with an injury, not sure how much that's affecting him.

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

Why would they put up last years stats? Odd.
TP, there's so little information on jucos. There is a site on Scout
called Juco Junction and there's almost no information on it, either.
Very frustrating for recruiting nuts.

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 11 years ago

NJCAA has his stats,

Last year: http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_p ... eid=349979

This year: http://stats.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2012 ... lliamsqqys

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 11 years ago

In comparison, last year Munford averaged 16.6 ppg, 45% FG, 37% 3FG, 76% FT, 3 rpg, 2 apg, 1 spg. Iowa Western seems to be a higher level (Divison I) than CCRI (Division II) however.

http://www.njcaa.org/colleges_college_p ... select=556

ace · Unread post by **ace** » 11 years ago

NBA hopeful may be a bit much, but dare to dream, I guess

http://www.ccri.edu/marketing/news_even ... liams.html

Billyboy78 · Unread post by **Billyboy78** » 11 years ago

Great, our friend RR12345 is recruiting Williams on twitter now. I guess he can't help himself.

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 11 years ago

Filled the stat sheet in a loss on Thursday:
23 pts, 7 rebs, 3 assts, 2 blks

http://stats.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2012 ... 4_sgoz.xml

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

If he doesn't work out, it's only two years. I think he could.
Our friend has Hassan Martin convinced he's some mucky-muck at URI.
Martin asked him if he had any nicknames at URI.

15 Year Lurker · Unread post by **15 Year Lurker** » 11 years ago

rodfromcranston wrote:If he doesn't work out, it's only two years. I think he could.
Our friend has Hassan Martin convinced he's some mucky-muck at URI.
Martin asked him if he had any nicknames at URI.

Maybe it's because I went to URI but I just had to google "mucky muck"

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.p ... Mucky+Muck

It didnt help me this time

rodfromcranston · Unread post by **rodfromcranston** » 11 years ago

Definition number 3 comes closest. It's a bigshot.
Martin thinks our friend is a bigshot at URI.

STC · Unread post by **STC** » 11 years ago

Billyboy78 wrote:Great, our friend RR12345 is recruiting Williams on twitter now. I guess he can't help himself.

He's a loser and a jock sniffer. Get a life RR.

Unread post by **SGreenwell** » 11 years ago

15 Year Lurker wrote:
rodfromcranston wrote:If he doesn't work out, it's only two years. I think he could.
Our friend has Hassan Martin convinced he's some mucky-muck at URI.
Martin asked him if he had any nicknames at URI.
Maybe it's because I went to URI but I just had to google "mucky muck"

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.p ... Mucky+Muck

It didnt help me this time

heh, The first definition is the most common usage of it. It's also sometimes called a muckity muck.

BFC · Unread post by **BFC** » 11 years ago

31 points, 11 rebounds in a loss. Anyone looking for a hobby, CCRI needs bench players.

http://stats.njcaa.org/sports/mbkb/2012 ... 6_umjv.xml

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