C. J. Williams

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C. J. Williams
C.J. Williams.jpg
No. 15–Start Lublin
Position Shooting guard / small forward
League PLK
Personal information
Born (1990-02-06) February 6, 1990 (age 34)
Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight234 lb (106 kg)
Career information
High school Jack Britt
(Fayetteville, North Carolina)
College NC State (2008–2012)
NBA draft 2012: undrafted
Playing career2012–present
Career history
2012–2013 ETHA Engomis
2013–2014 Los Angeles D-Fenders
2014–2015 Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia
2015–2016 JDA Dijon
2016–2017 Texas Legends
2017–2018 Los Angeles Clippers
2017–2018→Agua Caliente Clippers
2018–2019 Minnesota Timberwolves
2018–2019→Iowa Wolves
2019–2020 Long Island Nets
2021 Élan Béarnais
2021–2022 Semt77 Yalovaspor
2022–2023 Ironi Ness Ziona
2023Élan Béarnais
2023–2024CSM Corona Brașov
2024–present Start Lublin
Career highlights and awards
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Stats at Basketball Reference  OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
FIBA AmeriCup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Argentina

Wendell "C. J." Williams Jr. (born February 6, 1990) is an American professional basketball player for Start Lublin of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). He played college basketball for North Carolina State. [1]

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High school career

Williams attended Jack Britt High School under Ike Walker. As a senior, he averaged 15.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists, leading his team to a 27–5 record and the state 4-A semifinals. For that, he was named the Cape Fear Region Player of the Year by the Fayetteville Observer and was a second-team all-state selection and was a two-time Mid Southeastern Conference Player of the Year. When he graduated, he was ranked as the No. 25 small forward by Rivals.com. [2]

College career

Williams played four years at North Carolina State. In 37 games as a senior, he averaged 10.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 31.1 minutes and helped the Wolfpack reach the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16. [2] [3] [4]

Professional career

ETHA Engomis (2012–2013)

After going undrafted in the 2012 NBA draft, Williams signed with ETHA Engomis of the Cypriot League on July 24, 2012. [3] In 29 games, he averaged 13.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 steals. [5] [6]

Los Angeles D-Fenders (2013–2014)

On November 1, 2013, Williams signed with the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League. [7] In 49 games, he averaged 14.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.2 steals. [5] [6]

Pistoia Basket 2000 (2014–2015)

After joining the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2014 NBA Summer League, [8] Williams signed with Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia of the Italian Serie A on August 11, 2014. [5] [9] In 30 games, he averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocks. [6] [10]

JDA Dijon Basket (2015–2016)

After joining the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2015 NBA Summer League, [11] Williams signed with JDA Dijon Basket of the French League on July 22, 2015. [12] In 34 games, he averaged 11.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1 steal. [13]

Texas Legends (2016–2017)

In July 2016, Williams joined the San Antonio Spurs for the 2016 NBA Summer League. [14] On September 19, he signed with the Dallas Mavericks, [4] but was waived on October 22 after appearing in five preseason games. [15] On October 30, 2016, he was acquired by the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League as an affiliate player of the Mavericks. [16]

Los Angeles Clippers (2017–2018)

On September 27, 2017, Williams signed with the Los Angeles Clippers. [17] His training camp deal would later be upgraded into a two-way contract on October 14, 2017, meaning he can officially split playing time between the Los Angeles Clippers and their G League affiliate, the Agua Caliente Clippers. [18] On January 8, 2018, Williams scored 15 points against to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 108–107. Williams made a game winning three-point shot with 9.1 seconds remaining. On April 9, 2018, Williams was reported to have re-signed with the Los Angeles Clippers to a multi-year deal. [19] On April 11, he was named the recipient of the 2018 NBA G League's Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award. [20] On July 27, 2018, the Clippers waived Williams. [21]

Minnesota Timberwolves (2018–2019)

On July 31, 2018, the Minnesota Timberwolves signed Williams to a two-way contract with the Iowa Wolves of the NBA G League. [22]

Long Island Nets (2019–2020)

On September 25, 2019, Williams signed a non-guaranteed deal with the Brooklyn Nets, [23] [24] and was waived on October 18. [25] He then landed with the Long Island Nets. [26]

Élan Béarnais (2021)

On February 18, 2021, he signed with Élan Béarnais of the French LNB Pro A. [27]

Yalovaspor (2021–2022)

On August 10, 2021, he signed with Semt77 Yalovaspor of the Turkish Basketball Super League. [28]

Ironi Ness Ziona (2022–2023)

On July 17, 2022, he signed with Ironi Ness Ziona of the Israeli Basketball Super League. [29]

Start Lublin (2024–present)

On August 14, 2024, he signed with Start Lublin of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). [30]

National team career

Williams played with the senior United States national team at the 2017 FIBA AmeriCup, where he won a gold medal.

Personal life

Williams' father played baseball in college at Florida A&M. Williams majored in Business Administration - Human Resources. [2]

NBA career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

Regular season

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2017–18 L.A. Clippers 381718.6.442.282.8131.51.1.8.35.5
2018–19 Minnesota 1508.5.486.313.000.5.8.4.02.6
Career531715.8.448.287.7651.21.0.7.24.7

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References

  1. ↑ Wendell WILLIAMS JR Birth: 06 Feb 1990.
  2. 1 2 3 "North Carolina State bio". GoPack.com. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
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