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Alan Williams

Williams with the Brooklyn Nets in 2018
No. 15 – Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
Center / power forward
Personal information
Born	(1993-01-28) January 28, 1993 (age 32) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
High school	North (Phoenix, Arizona)
Listed weight	116 kg (256 lb)
Career information
College	UC Santa Barbara (2011–2015)
NBA Draft	2015 / Undrafted
Pro career	2015–present
League	B.League
Career history
2015–2016	Qingdao DoubleStar Eagles
2016–2018	Phoenix Suns
2016; 2018	→Northern Arizona Suns
2018–2019	Brooklyn Nets
2018–2019	→Long Island Nets
2019	Shaanxi Xinda
2019–2022	Lokomotiv Kuban
2022–2024	South East Melbourne Phoenix
2023	Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
2024–2025	Goyang Sono Skygunners
2025–present	Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-NBA G League (2019) CBA leading rebounder (2016) 2× NCAA rebounding leader (2014, 2015) Big West Player of the Year (2014) 3× First-team All-Big West (2013–2015)

Alan Travis Williams (born January 28, 1993) is an American professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins in Japan's B.League. Alan played college basketball at UC Santa Barbara. He started his professional career in 2015 with the Qingdao DoubleStar Eagles in China.

High School Basketball Journey

Alan Williams went to North High School in Phoenix, Arizona. In his junior year (2009–10), he averaged 12.5 points and 10.9 rebounds per game. He also blocked 3.3 shots per game.

As a senior in 2010–11, Alan had an amazing season. He averaged 22.1 points and 16.2 rebounds. He also had 4.5 blocks per game. He helped his team win the Metro Region championship. Alan was named Arizona State Player of the Year that season.

College Career Highlights

Alan Williams played four seasons of college basketball. He played for UC Santa Barbara from 2011 to 2015. He became the school's all-time leader in rebounds. He was also the second-highest scorer in the school's history.

In his junior year (2013–14), he was named the Big West Conference Player of the Year. He was also chosen for the First-team All-Big West three times. Alan led the NCAA in rebounding in both his junior and senior years.

Professional Basketball Path

Starting in the NBA Summer League

After college, Alan Williams was not chosen in the 2015 NBA draft. However, he played for the Charlotte Hornets and Houston Rockets in the 2015 NBA Summer League. His strong play earned him a spot on the All-NBA Summer League Second Team.

Playing in China: Qingdao DoubleStar Eagles

On July 25, 2015, Alan signed a one-year contract with the Qingdao DoubleStar Eagles in China. During the 2015–16 season, he played in 35 games. He averaged 20.8 points and led the league with 15.4 rebounds per game.

Time with the Phoenix Suns

Williams playing for the Suns in 2016

On March 8, 2016, Alan Williams signed a short contract with the Phoenix Suns. He made his NBA debut on March 17. On April 13, he achieved his first NBA double-double. He scored 14 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in a win against the Los Angeles Clippers.

In the 2016 Summer League, Alan was the only player to average a double-double. He averaged 11.8 points and 11.2 rebounds. This earned him a spot on the All-NBA Summer League First Team.

During the 2016–17 season, Alan had several strong games. On November 18, 2016, he scored 15 points and had 15 rebounds. On February 26, 2017, he scored a career-high 17 points and tied his career high with 15 rebounds. He continued to show his rebounding skills, often getting double-doubles. On March 9, he had his fifth straight double-double coming off the bench. This was a first for a Suns player. On April 5, 2017, he set a career best with 17 rebounds.

In July 2017, Alan re-signed with the Suns. However, he had a knee injury in September 2017 and was out for six months. He returned to play a few games in March 2018. The Suns later waived him on July 2, 2018.

Brooklyn and Long Island Nets

On September 24, 2018, Alan signed a two-way contract with the Brooklyn Nets. This meant he would play for both the Nets and their minor league team, the Long Island Nets. He played for both teams during the 2018–19 season.

Playing in China and Russia

In July and August 2019, Alan played for Shaanxi Xinda in the Chinese NBL. On August 13, 2019, he signed with Lokomotiv Kuban in Russia. He played there until March 2022, though he missed part of the 2020–21 season due to another knee injury.

Australia and Japan

On August 5, 2022, Alan signed with the South East Melbourne Phoenix in Australia. He led the league in rebounding with 9.6 rebounds per game during the 2022–23 NBL season. After the Australian season, he joined the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins in Japan.

He returned to the Phoenix for the 2023–24 NBL season. He again led the league in rebounds, averaging 10.9 per game. However, he suffered another knee injury in January 2024, ending his season. He and the Phoenix agreed to end his contract in March 2024.

South Korea and Return to Japan

On June 12, 2024, Alan signed with the Goyang Sono Skygunners in South Korea. He later re-signed with them in February 2025. On May 29, 2025, Alan Williams signed again with the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins in Japan, where he plays now.

About Alan's Family

Alan Williams comes from a family with interesting careers. His father, Cody Sr., is a Justice of the Peace in Arizona. His mother, Jeri, used to be the Chief of Police in Phoenix. Alan's younger brother, Cody Jr., also went to the University of California, Santa Barbara.

NBA Career Statistics

Regular Season Games

Eurocup Games

See also

In Spanish: Alan Williams (baloncestista) para niños