Kenny Williams (basketball, born 1996)

Kenny Williams
	Williams in action with AEK Athens
No. 10 – Promitheas Patras
Position	Shooting guard / small forward
League	GBL
Personal information
Born	November 18, 1996 (age 28); Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school	L. C. Bird (Chesterfield, Virginia)
College	North Carolina (2015–2019)
NBA draft	2019: undrafted
Playing career	2019–present
Career history
2019–2021	Austin Spurs
2021	Bnei Herzliya
2021–2022	Kolossos Rodou
2022–2023	AEK Athens
2023–2024	Peristeri
2024–present	Promitheas Patras
Career highlights and awards
	NCAA champion (2017);
	Stats at Basketball Reference

Kenneth Fleming Williams III (born November 18, 1996^[1]) is an American professional basketball player for Promitheas Patras of the Greek Basketball League (GBL). He played college basketball for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

College career

Born and raised in the Richmond, Virginia area, Williams originally committed to play for coach Shaka Smart at nearby Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). When Smart left VCU for the University of Texas, Williams re-opened his recruitment, eventually choosing the University of North Carolina.^[2] As a sophomore, he was a part of the Tar Heels' 2016–17 national championship team. Williams started 22 games before being injured in a February 15 game against NC State, causing him to sit out the remainder of the season.^[3]

Williams enjoyed his best college season as a junior, where he averaged 11.4 points per game, including 20 in a rivalry win over Duke.^[4] As a senior, Williams was named a captain by head coach Roy Williams.

Professional career

Austin Spurs (2019–2021)

After going undrafted in the 2019 NBA draft, Williams signed with the San Antonio Spurs for the 2019 NBA Summer League hosted at Vivint Smart Home Arena.^[5]^[6] After being cut, he was added to the roster of the Spurs' NBA G League affiliate, the Austin Spurs.^[7] On March 6, 2020, Williams scored 31 points in a 117–114 overtime win against the Northern Arizona Suns.^[8] In 15 games, he averaged 11 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists.^[9]

Bnei Herzliya (2021)

On April 13, 2021, Williams signed with Bnei Rav-Bariach Herzliya of the Israeli Ligat Winner Sal.^[9]

Kolossos Rodou (2021–2022)

On August 17, 2021, Williams signed with Greek club Kolossos Rodou.^[10] In 25 games, he averaged 12.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 steals, playing around 32 minutes per contest.

AEK Athens (2022–2023)

On July 9, 2022, Williams signed with AEK Athens, following his Kolossos Rodou coach Ilias Kantzouris.^[11] In 23 domestic league games, he averaged 11.6 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists, playing around 27 minutes per contest.

Peristeri (2023–2024)

On June 17, 2023, Williams signed with Peristeri, his third consecutive Greek club.

Career statistics

Legend
GP	Games played	GS	Games started	MPG	Minutes per game
FG%	Field goal percentage	3P%	3-point field goal percentage	FT%	Free throw percentage
RPG	Rebounds per game	APG	Assists per game	SPG	Steals per game
BPG	Blocks per game	PPG	Points per game	Bold	Career high

College


Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2015–16	North Carolina	29	0	4.2	.364	.077	1.000	.4	.2	.1	.0	.8
2016–17	North Carolina	26	22	23.7	.417	.338	.633	3.3	2.2	.9	.3	6.2
2017–18	North Carolina	37	36	31.1	.486	.402	.704	3.7	2.4	1.0	.5	11.4
2018–19	North Carolina	36	36	30.0	.399	.295	.797	3.9	3.5	.9	.3	8.6
Career		128	94	23.2	.439	.342	.740	2.9	2.2	.8	.3	7.1

G-League


Year	Team	GP	GS	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%	RPG	APG	SPG	BPG	PPG
2019–20	Austin	39	14	22.5	.387	.296	.84	2.7	2.1	.7	.2	7.5
Career		39	14	22.5	.387	.296	.84	2.7	2.1	.7	.2	7.5

References

^ "Kenny Williams player bio". Washingtonpost.com. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
^ Turner, Josiah (March 7, 2019). "The Path That Led UNC's Kenny Williams to a Unique College Experience". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
^ Carter, Andrew (February 16, 2017). "UNC's Kenny Williams likely out for season with knee injury". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
^ Joyce, Ethan (February 9, 2018). "Kenny Williams' energy gives North Carolina a surge in win over Duke". Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved March 8, 2019.
^ "NBA Draft: Kenny Williams signs with the San Antonio Spurs". SB Nation. Retrieved June 21, 2019.
^ "SPURS ANNOUNCE 2019 SALT LAKE CITY SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER". NBA.com. June 26, 2019. Retrieved June 26, 2019.
^ "AUSTIN SPURS ANNOUNCE 2019 TRAINING CAMP ROSTER". NBA.com. October 29, 2019. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2019.
^ "Austin Spurs Come Back to Defeat Northern Arizona Suns 117–114 in Overtime". Our Sports Central. March 6, 2020. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
^ ^a ^b "Kenny Williams joins Bnei Herzliya". Sportando.basketball. April 13, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2021.
^ Harmer, George (August 17, 2021). "Kenny Williams signs for Kolossos Rhodes". Ceiling is the Roof. Archived from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
^ Harmer, George (August 17, 2021). "KAEK BC signs Williams". AEK BC. Retrieved July 9, 2022.

External links

North Carolina Tar Heels bio

[1] "Kenny Williams player bio". Washingtonpost.com. Retrieved March 6, 2019.

[2] Turner, Josiah (March 7, 2019). "The Path That Led UNC's Kenny Williams to a Unique College Experience". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved March 8, 2019.

[3] Carter, Andrew (February 16, 2017). "UNC's Kenny Williams likely out for season with knee injury". Raleigh News & Observer. Retrieved March 8, 2019.

[4] Joyce, Ethan (February 9, 2018). "Kenny Williams' energy gives North Carolina a surge in win over Duke". Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved March 8, 2019.

[5] "NBA Draft: Kenny Williams signs with the San Antonio Spurs". SB Nation. Retrieved June 21, 2019.

[6] "SPURS ANNOUNCE 2019 SALT LAKE CITY SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER". NBA.com. June 26, 2019. Retrieved June 26, 2019.

[7] "AUSTIN SPURS ANNOUNCE 2019 TRAINING CAMP ROSTER". NBA.com. October 29, 2019. Archived from the original on December 15, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2019.

[8] "Austin Spurs Come Back to Defeat Northern Arizona Suns 117–114 in Overtime". Our Sports Central. March 6, 2020. Retrieved May 22, 2020.

[BneiHerzliya2021-9] "Kenny Williams joins Bnei Herzliya". Sportando.basketball. April 13, 2021. Retrieved April 13, 2021.

[10] Harmer, George (August 17, 2021). "Kenny Williams signs for Kolossos Rhodes". Ceiling is the Roof. Archived from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved August 17, 2021.

[11] Harmer, George (August 17, 2021). "KAEK BC signs Williams". AEK BC. Retrieved July 9, 2022.

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