Malik Williams

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Malik Williams
Malik Williams 2 (cropped).jpg
Williams with Louisville in 2018
No. 2–Sioux Falls Skyforce
Position Power forward / center
League NBA G League
Personal information
Born (1998-08-26) August 26, 1998 (age 26)
Fort Wayne, Indiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school R. Nelson Snider
(Fort Wayne, Indiana)
College Louisville (2017–2022)
NBA draft 2022: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023 Anwil Włocławek
2023–2024 Sioux Falls Skyforce
2024 Toronto Raptors
2024–presentSioux Falls Skyforce
Career highlights and awards
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Malik Williams (born August 26, 1998) is an American professional basketball player for the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Louisville Cardinals.

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High school career

Williams played basketball for R. Nelson Snider High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. [1] As a senior, he averaged 21.5 points, 12.5 rebounds and four blocks per game, leading his team to its first Summit Athletic Conference title since 2009. Williams was one of four finalists for the Indiana Mr. Basketball award. [2] He left as the program's all-time leader in rebounds and blocks. [3]

Recruiting

Williams was considered a five-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN, and a four-star recruit by Rivals. On August 4, 2016, he committed to playing college basketball for Louisville over offers from Purdue, Michigan State and Indiana, among others. [4] [5] [6]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
NameHometownHigh school / collegeHeightWeightCommit date
Malik Williams
PF / C 		Fort Wayne, IN R. Nelson Snider (IN)6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)215 lb (98 kg)Aug 4, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals: 4 stars.svg     247Sports: 5 stars.svg     ESPN: 5 stars.svg    ESPN grade: 90
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 30   247Sports: 31   ESPN: 29
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Louisville 2017 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  • "2017 Louisville Cardinals Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  • "2017 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 22, 2021.

College career

As a freshman at Louisville, Williams averaged 3.8 points and 2.4 rebounds per game. [7] On January 6, 2019, he posted a career-high 19 points and 11 rebounds in a 90–73 win against Miami (Florida). [8] Williams averaged 7.7 points and 6.1 rebounds per game as a sophomore. [9] He missed the first four games of his junior season after undergoing surgery for a broken foot. [10] As a junior, Williams averaged 8.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, and was the runner-up for Atlantic Coast Conference Sixth Man of the Year. [11] He was limited to three games in his senior season after reinjuring his foot twice. He returned to Louisville for his fifth season of eligibility, granted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [12] On February 1, 2022, Williams was indefinitely suspended due to failing to uphold program standards, but was reinstated on February 7 after missing two games. [13]

Professional career

Anwil Włocławek (2023)

After going undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, Williams signed with Anwil Włocławek of the Polish Basketball League on January 1, 2023. [14]

Sioux Falls Skyforce (2023–2024)

On October 30, Williams joined the Sioux Falls Skyforce as a tryout player, [15] but was waived on November 8. [16] Five days later, he re-joined the Skyforce [17] where he played 33 games and averaged 11.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 23.2 minutes. [18]

Toronto Raptors (2024)

On April 3, 2024, Williams signed a 10-day contract with the Toronto Raptors [18] and on April 13, he signed for the rest of the season. [19]

Return to Sioux Falls (2024–present)

On September 11, 2024, Williams signed with the Miami Heat, [20] but was waived the next day. [21] On October 28, he rejoined the Sioux Falls Skyforce. [22]

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

NBA

Source [23]

Regular season

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2023–24 Toronto 7215.2.265.200.0005.4.3.4.62.7
Career7215.2.265.200.0005.4.3.4.62.7

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2017–18 Louisville 321210.6.418.323.6882.4.2.4.43.8
2018–19 Louisville 342018.2.420.318.7016.1.3.31.27.7
2019–20 Louisville 26318.7.497.290.6486.1.3.5.68.5
2020–21 Louisville 3220.7.300.286.2506.01.0.7.05.0
Career953715.8.439.314.6674.9.3.4.76.5

Personal life

Williams wears the number 5 jersey and has a tattoo on his right forearm to honor his friend and former R. Nelson Snider High School girls basketball player, Peytin Chamble, who died in a car accident at age 17. [24]

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References

  1. ↑ Neddenriep, Kyle (May 2, 2015). "Recruiting: Malik Williams has 2 offers, interest growing". The Indianapolis Star . Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Snider's Williams a finalist for Indiana Mr. Basketball award". The News-Sentinel . April 6, 2017. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  3. ↑ Greer, Jeff (November 6, 2018). "Can Louisville's coaches find a niche for Malik Williams?". The Athletic . Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  4. ↑ O'Donnell, Ricky (August 4, 2016). "4-star recruit Malik Williams commits to Louisville amid NCAA scandal". SB Nation . Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  5. ↑ Greer, Jeff (August 5, 2016). "Recruiting analyst breaks down new U of L pledge". The Courier-Journal . Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  6. ↑ Rutherford, Mike (April 18, 2017). "Malik Williams a 5-star prospect in final ESPN class of 2017 rankings". CardChronicle.com. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  7. ↑ Lerner, Danielle (August 22, 2018). "Louisville basketball 2018-19: Issues on defense? Meet Malik Williams". The Courier-Journal . Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  8. ↑ Sullivan, Tim (January 7, 2019). "Why Louisville basketball's Malik Williams has earned a longer look". The Courier-Journal . Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  9. ↑ Drautsep, Sam (September 23, 2019). "Williams out for 6 to 8 weeks". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  10. ↑ Aulbach, Lucas (November 22, 2019). "Malik Williams is back for Louisville basketball – and that should worry opponents". The Courier-Journal . Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  11. ↑ "Louisville's Malik Williams out 12 weeks; needs foot surgery". USA Today . Associated Press. November 7, 2020. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  12. ↑ McGavic, Matthew (March 20, 2021). "Malik Williams to Return for Fifth Year With Louisville". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  13. ↑ "Louisville Cardinals' top scorer Malik Williams reinstated after suspension". ESPN . February 7, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  14. ↑ Skerletic, Dario (January 1, 2023). "Anwil Włoclawek lands Malik Williams". Sportando.basketball. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Skyforce Announces Training Camp Roster Ahead of 2023-24 Season". NBA.com. October 30, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  16. ↑ "2023-2024 Sioux Falls Skyforce Transaction History". RealGM.com. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Skyforce Acquires Malik Williams". NBA.com. November 13, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  18. 1 2 "RAPTORS SIGN WILLIAMS TO 10-DAY CONTRACT". NBA.com. April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
  19. ↑ Hill, Arthur (April 13, 2024). "Raptors Re-Sign Malik Williams For The End Of The Season". HoopsRumors.com. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
  20. ↑ Miami HEAT [@MiamiHEAT] (September 11, 2024). "OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have signed guard Bryson Warren and center Malik Williams" (Tweet). Retrieved September 13, 2024– via Twitter.
  21. ↑ Miami HEAT [@MiamiHEAT] (September 12, 2024). "OFFICIAL: The Miami HEAT have waived Bryson Warren and Malik Williams" (Tweet). Retrieved September 13, 2024– via Twitter.
  22. ↑ "Skyforce Announces Training Camp Roster Ahead of 2024-25 Season". NBA.com. October 28, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
  23. ↑ "Malik Williams Career Stats". Statmuse. April 14, 2024. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
  24. ↑ Lerner, Danielle (January 23, 2019). "Louisville basketball's Malik Williams plays with his angel by his side". The Courier-Journal . Retrieved October 21, 2021.
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