Travis Williams (basketball) facts for kids
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| Small forward | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | May 27, 1969 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| High school | Richland Northeast (Columbia, South Carolina) |
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| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| College | South Carolina State (1988–1991) | |||||||||||||||||||
| NBA Draft | 1991 / Undrafted | |||||||||||||||||||
| Pro career | 1991–2001 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 1991–1994 | Fort Wayne Fury | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1995 | Oklahoma City Cavalry | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1995 | Florida Sharks | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1995–1996 | Oklahoma City Cavalry | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1996 | Deportivo Roca | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1996–1997 | Rockford Lightning | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1997 | Florida Beach Dogs | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1997 | Tiburones de Aguadilla | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1997–1998 | Charlotte Hornets | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–1999 | Quad City Thunder | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1999 | Charlotte Hornets | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1999 | Maratonistas de Coamo | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1999–2000 | Kombassan Konya | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2001 | Poliform Cantù | |||||||||||||||||||
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Travis Williams is an American former professional basketball player. He was born on May 27, 1969. Travis played as a small forward during his career.
He is known for playing in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also played for several teams in other leagues.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Travis Williams grew up in Columbia, South Carolina. He went to Richland Northeast High School. After high school, he attended South Carolina State University. He played college basketball for the South Carolina State Bulldogs from 1988 to 1991.
Professional Basketball Career
Travis Williams started his professional basketball journey in 1991. He played for many different teams during his career.
Playing in the CBA
From 1991 to 1997, Travis played in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). This was a major league for basketball players in the United States. He played for teams like the Fort Wayne Fury and the Oklahoma City Cavalry. He also played for the Florida Beachdogs and the Rockford Lightning. In 1997, he was recognized as one of the best players. He was chosen for the All-CBA First Team.
Time in the NBA
Travis Williams got to play in the NBA with the Charlotte Hornets. He joined the Hornets in 1997. He played for them during the 1997-98 and 1998-99 NBA seasons. Playing in the NBA is a big achievement for any basketball player.
International Play
After his time in the NBA, Travis also played basketball overseas. From 2000 to 2001, he played for a team in Italy. He was part of Vertical Vision Cantu in the Italian league. He also played for teams in other countries, like Argentina and Puerto Rico.
Representing the USA
Travis Williams also had the honor of playing for the United States national basketball team.
FIBA Americas Championship
In 1997, he helped the USA team win a gold medal. This was at the FIBA Americas Championship in Montevideo. This tournament brings together the best basketball teams from North and South America.
Pan American Games
He also represented the USA at the Pan American Games in 1999. The Pan American Games are a big sports event for countries in the Americas. Travis and his team won a silver medal in basketball at the games held in Winnipeg.
External links
- NBA stats[Usurped!] @ databasebasketball.com
- NBA stats @ basketball-reference.com
- Italian League statistics
See also
In Spanish: Travis Williams para niños
