Marcus Williams (University of Arizona)

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Marcus Williams
Position Small forward/shooting guard
Height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight 207 lb (94 kg)
Team Los Angeles Clippers
Jersey #3
Born November 18, 1986 (1986-11-18) (age 21)
Seattle, Washington
Nationality American
High school Roosevelt (Seattle)
College Arizona
Draft 2nd round, 33rd overall, 2007
San Antonio Spurs
Pro career 2007–present
Former teams San Antonio Spurs (2007)
Austin Toros (2007-2008)

Marcus E. Williams (born November 18, 1986 in Seattle, Washington) is an American professional basketball player who formerly played small forward and shooting guard for the San Antonio Spurs of the NBA. He was the starting small forward and leading scorer of the Austin Toros of the NBA D-League. He was signed by the Los Angeles Clippers on March 29, 2008.[1] He is the brother of Louisville Cardinals forward Terrence Williams.

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[edit] College career

Williams attended Roosevelt High School in Seattle. As a freshman, he played for the University of Arizona during the 2005-2006 basketball season. He played in all 33 of Arizona's games and started 25 games. Williams was the second leading scorer, averaging 13.0 points per game while leading the team in three point field goal percentage. He also averaged 4.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. His performance was good enough to earn him a spot on the Pac-10 all-freshman team.[2] After his very strong freshman year, Williams considered entering himself into the 2006 NBA Draft.[3]

[edit] NBA career

Williams was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2007 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs with the 33rd overall pick. Williams was waived by the Spurs on 27 October 2007.[4] After spending considerable playing time with the Austin Toros from the NBDL and performing very well, He was re-signed by the Spurs on 26 December, 2007.[5] On December 29, Williams was waived by the Spurs in favour of DerMarr Johnson.[6]

On 28 March 2008, he was signed by the Los Angeles Clippers for the remainder 2007-08 NBA season.[1]

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ a b Clippers sign Marcus Williams, waive Aaron Williams
  2. ^ Pac-10 2006 season wrap up accessed August 8, 2006
  3. ^ Marcus Williams emerging as national star Accessed August 8, 2006
  4. ^ Spurs Waive Marcus Williams
  5. ^ Spurs Sign Marcus Williams
  6. ^ Spurs add journeyman guard Johnson, waive rookie Williams

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