Shawne Williams

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Shawne Williams
Position Forward
Height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Weight 225 lb (102 kg)
Team Indiana Pacers
Jersey #4
Born February 16, 1986 (1986-02-16) (age 22)
Memphis, Tennessee
Nationality USA
High school Laurinburg Institute
College Memphis (2005-2006)
Draft 17th overall, 2006
Indiana Pacers
Pro career 2006–present

Shawne Brian Williams (born February 16, 1986 in Memphis, Tennessee) is an American professional basketball player who played forward for the University of Memphis. He was selected 17th overall in the 2006 NBA Draft by the Indiana Pacers.

In his freshman year of 2005-06 at Memphis, Williams averaged 13.2 points and 6.2 rebounds per game while also averaging 1.4 steals and blocks, playing in 36 games while starting 34. He led all Conference USA freshmen in scoring and rebounding. Williams averaged 18.0 points and 6.7 rebounds in three games in the Conference USA tournament, being named the tournament MVP. He can also play at the guard position. Larry Bird commented after the draft that he will be a 'project' for the Indiana Pacers.

Williams signed with the Indiana Pacers July 6, 2006.

Wiiliams scored 13 points in his NBA debut against the Chicago Bulls on December 11, 2006. He now ranks second among Pacers rookies of all time with points scored in a rookie debut.

[edit] Personal life

On September 11, 2007, Williams was arrested in Indianapolis, Indiana on a charge of possession of marijuana. Two passengers in Williams' car were also arrested. One was charged with possession of marijuana, the other was charged with possession of a stolen handgun.[1][2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Pacer Shawne Williams Arrested
  2. ^ Pacers' Williams faces 4 charges

[edit] External links

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