Dennis Williams (basketball) facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 27, 1965 Charleston, South Carolina |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Bishop England (Charleston, South Carolina) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Georgia (1983–1987) |
| NBA Draft | 1987 / Round: 5 / Pick: 96th overall |
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
| Career history | |
| 1990 | Albany Patroons |
| 1990 | Oklahoma City Cavalry |
| 1990–1991 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Dennis Williams, born on June 27, 1965, is an American who used to play professional basketball. He played for teams like Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel and FC Barcelona Banca Catalana in Spain. He was even the top scorer in the Israeli Basketball Premier League in 1993.
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Early Life and College
Dennis Williams was born in Charleston, South Carolina. He loved playing basketball from a young age.
Playing for the Bulldogs
Williams played college basketball for the University of Georgia. He was a guard for the Bulldogs for four seasons, from 1983 to 1987. During his time there, he scored about 8.9 points in each game. In his final year, he was very good at stealing the ball from opponents.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Dennis Williams hoped to play in the NBA.
NBA Draft
In 1987, the San Antonio Spurs picked Dennis Williams in the 5th round of the 1987 NBA draft. This was a big step towards his professional career.
Playing Overseas
Williams played for Hapoel Tel Aviv in the Israeli Premier League for two seasons (1987–1989). He was a strong player, scoring about 23.6 points per game. He later became the top scorer in the Israeli Basketball Premier League in 1993.
He also played for FC Barcelona Banca Catalana in Spain during the 1993–1994 season. This team plays in the Liga ACB and the EuroLeague, which are major basketball leagues in Europe. Williams scored about 13.2 points per game for them.
Time in the CBA
Williams also spent some time playing in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) in the United States. He played for three different teams: the Albany Patroons, Oklahoma City Cavalry, and Yakima Sun Kings. Over 53 games in the CBA, he averaged 13.2 points.
See also
In Spanish: Dennis Williams para niños
