Jason Williams (basketball, born 1983) facts for kids
| Free agent | |
|---|---|
| Forward | |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 17, 1983 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Higgins (Marrero, Louisiana) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Kilgore (2002–2003) UTEP (2003–2006) |
| NBA Draft | 2006 / Undrafted |
| Pro career | 2006–present |
| Career history | |
| 2006–2008 | Bnei HaSharon |
| 2008–2009 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| 2009 | Ironi Nahariya |
| 2009–2010 | Miro Radici Finance Vigevano |
| 2010–2011 | Snaidero Udine |
| 2011 | Domotecnica Ostuni |
| 2011–2012 | Bnei HaSharon |
| 2012–2013 | Estudiantes de Bahía Blanca |
| 2013–2014 | Halifax Rainmen |
| 2014–2015 | JA Vichy |
| 2015–2016 | JA Vichy-Clermont Métropole |
| 2016–2017 | Hapoel Be'er Sheva |
| 2017–2019 | Chorale Roanne |
Jason Williams, born on November 17, 1983, is an American professional basketball player. He plays as a forward, which is a key position in basketball. Jason is 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) tall. He last played for a team called Chorale Roanne Basket in France. Since 2019, he has been a free agent, meaning he is not currently signed with a team. He also played in the Euroleague, which is a top basketball league in Europe, with a strong team called Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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College Basketball Journey
Jason Williams played college basketball for the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). He was a big part of the Miners team. During his three years at UTEP, he helped them reach the postseason three times in a row. The team won 72 games while he was there.
Amazing College Stats
By the end of his college career, Jason had scored 1,225 points. He also grabbed 614 rebounds and made 300 assists. These numbers show he was a very well-rounded player. He was recognized for his skills, being named to the Second Team All-Conference USA. He also made the 2005 All-WAC Defense Team and the 2004 WAC All-Tournament Team.
Making History with a Triple-Double
On March 14, 2006, Jason achieved something special. In one of his last college games, he recorded the first triple-double in UTEP's history. A triple-double means a player gets double-digit numbers (10 or more) in three different stats in one game. Jason had 17 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. This amazing performance happened during an NIT Tournament victory against Lipscomb.
Professional Basketball Career
After college, Jason Williams began his professional basketball journey. He started playing for the Israeli League club Bnei HaSharon in 2006.
Playing in Israel and France
In 2008, he joined another Israeli team, Maccabi Tel Aviv. The next year, in 2009, he played for Ironi Nahariya. Later, on June 13, 2017, Jason moved to France. He joined the French club Roanne, which plays in the LNB Pro B league.
Team Incident and Return
On December 7, 2005, while still in college, Jason Williams was suspended by UTEP. This happened after an incident during a tough practice session. Because Jason was a very important player for the team, his suspension lasted only one game. His teammate, who was involved in the incident, asked their coach, Doc Sadler, to let Jason play again. This was done for the good of the team.
External Links
- LNB Pro B profile
- Euroleague.net Player Profile
