Jawad Williams
Encyclopedia
Jawad Hason Williams is an American professional basketball
player. He played high school basketball at St. Edward High School
of Lakewood, Ohio
(suburban Cleveland) and collegiately for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels
.
and Steve Logan
that went on to win the OHSAA state title. During his later years in high school, he was named first team All-Ohio and named to numerous All-American teams. He was named AP
and Gatorade Player of the Year
for Ohio and played in the McDonald's All-American Game.
at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
. He started as a senior for the Tar Heel team that won the 2005 NCAA tournament
.
. However, he was signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Clippers
of the NBA
during the 2006–2007 season. He appeared in four preseason games for the Clippers, starting one, but did not make the final roster.
After playing in Spain, Japan and Israel, Williams joined the Cleveland Cavaliers
' summer league team in July, 2008 and made the team's training camp roster. On October 23, the Cavs waived veteran guard Ronald Dupree
, and Williams became a full-fledged member of an NBA team for the first time in his career. His contract was nonguaranteed until January 10, 2009, after which time the contract would have been guaranteed.
Williams played in his first regular season NBA game and scored his first points on December 12, 2008, against the Philadelphia 76ers
. Williams became the sixth member of North Carolina's 2005 National Championship team to play in the NBA, joining Rashad McCants
, Sean May, Raymond Felton
, Marvin Williams
, and David Noel
.
Williams was waived by the Cavs on January 7, 2009. Five days after being released from the Cavs he re-signed with the team with a 10-day contract. He was released on February 2 after his second 10-day contract expired. He then joined the D-League
with Rio Grande Valley Vipers
on February 14. On April 8, he was re-signed to a contract for the rest of the season.
On February 9, 2010, Williams put up a career high in points with 17 to go along with 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal in 28 minutes of play.
In the 2010 offseason, Jawad signed to play with the Cavs for the 2010-11 NBA season. On December 27th 2010, Williams was again waived by the Cavs.
In February 2011 he signed with Hapoel Jerusalem B.C. in Israel
.
| align="left" | 2008–09
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 10 || 0 || 2.0 || .417 || .333 || .000 || .2 || .0 || .1 || .0 || 1.2
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 54 || 6 || 13.7 || .393 || .323 || .711 || 1.5 || .6 || .2 || .1 || 4.1
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 26 || 1 || 15.0 || .325 || .289 || .750 || 1.8 || .8 || .4 || .1 || 4.0
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 90 || 7 || 12.8 || .369 || .313 || .719 || 1.5 || .6 || .2 || .1 || 3.8
| align="left" | 2009–10
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 3 || 0 || 1.3 || .000 || .000 || .000 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 0
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 3 || 0 || 1.3 || .000 || .000 || .000 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 0
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
player. He played high school basketball at St. Edward High School
St. Edward High School (Lakewood, Ohio)
St. Edward High School is private, all-male Catholic, college-preparatory high school located in Lakewood, Ohio, a western Cleveland suburb. It was founded in 1949 and is operated in the by the Midwest Province of the Brothers of Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Indiana. It is one of three remaining...
of Lakewood, Ohio
Lakewood, Ohio
Lakewood is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Greater Cleveland Metropolitan Area, and borders the city of Cleveland. The population was 52,131 at the 2010 making it the third largest city in Cuyahoga County, behind Cleveland and Parma .Lakewood, one of Cleveland's...
(suburban Cleveland) and collegiately for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels
North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball
The North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball program is the intercollegiate men's basketball of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is considered one of the most successful programs in NCAA history...
.
High school career
While at St. Edward, Williams played limited time as a freshman on a team anchored by Sam Clancy, Jr.Sam Clancy, Jr.
Sam Clancy, Jr. is an American professional basketball player currently playing for Hapoel Jerusalem. He was signed with the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers and Philadelphia 76ers; however he has never played a game for either team. He was injured as a member of the 76ers, and was waived by the...
and Steve Logan
Steve Logan
Steve Deontay Logan is an American professional basketball player. He played with the University of Cincinnati Bearcats...
that went on to win the OHSAA state title. During his later years in high school, he was named first team All-Ohio and named to numerous All-American teams. He was named AP
Associated Press
The Associated Press is an American news agency. The AP is a cooperative owned by its contributing newspapers, radio and television stations in the United States, which both contribute stories to the AP and use material written by its staff journalists...
and Gatorade Player of the Year
Gatorade Player of the Year awards
The Gatorade Player of the Year awards are given annually to male and female high-school student-athletes in the United States. They are given for boys' baseball, boys' football, girls' softball, girls' volleyball, boys' basketball, girls' basketball, boys' cross country, girls' cross country,...
for Ohio and played in the McDonald's All-American Game.
Collegiate career
Williams played collegiate basketball under coaches Matt Doherty and Roy WilliamsRoy Williams (coach)
Roy Williams is head coach of the men's basketball team at the University of North Carolina. After averaging nearly an 80% win percentage in 15 seasons at the University of Kansas, he became the eighteenth head coach at North Carolina when he replaced Matt Doherty in 2003...
at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States...
. He started as a senior for the Tar Heel team that won the 2005 NCAA tournament
2005 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament
The 2005 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament involved 65 schools playing in single-elimination play to determine the national champion of men's NCAA Division I college basketball. It began on March 15, 2005, and ended with the championship game on April 4 at the Edward Jones Dome in St...
.
Professional career
Williams was not selected in the 2005 NBA Draft2005 NBA Draft
The 2005 NBA Draft took place on June 28, 2005 in the Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In this draft, NBA teams took turns selecting amateur college basketball players and other first-time eligible players, such as players from high schools and non-North American leagues...
. However, he was signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Clippers
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are a professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California, United States. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association...
of the NBA
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
during the 2006–2007 season. He appeared in four preseason games for the Clippers, starting one, but did not make the final roster.
After playing in Spain, Japan and Israel, Williams joined the Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
' summer league team in July, 2008 and made the team's training camp roster. On October 23, the Cavs waived veteran guard Ronald Dupree
Ronald Dupree
Ronald Edmund Dupree Jr. is an American professional basketball player.-College career:Dupree played at Louisiana State University under Coach John Brady. He averaged 4.9 points and 3.3 rebounds in 12.7 minutes per game in the Tigers' 2000 Sweet Sixteen season...
, and Williams became a full-fledged member of an NBA team for the first time in his career. His contract was nonguaranteed until January 10, 2009, after which time the contract would have been guaranteed.
Williams played in his first regular season NBA game and scored his first points on December 12, 2008, against the Philadelphia 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
. Williams became the sixth member of North Carolina's 2005 National Championship team to play in the NBA, joining Rashad McCants
Rashad McCants
Rashad Dion McCants is an American professional basketball player.-High school career:...
, Sean May, Raymond Felton
Raymond Felton
Raymond Bernard Felton, Jr. is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association . A point guard, Felton is listed at 6'1 and 205 lbs. Felton played college basketball for the North Carolina under head coach Roy...
, Marvin Williams
Marvin Williams
Marvin Gaye Williams, Jr. is an American professional basketball player. He currently is playing for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association and is listed at 6' 9" and 240 pounds...
, and David Noel
David Noel
David Anthony Noel III is an American professional basketball player. A graduate of Southern High School in Durham, North Carolina and the University of North Carolina, Noel was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the 2006 NBA Draft with their lone pick, 39th overall.Noel...
.
Williams was waived by the Cavs on January 7, 2009. Five days after being released from the Cavs he re-signed with the team with a 10-day contract. He was released on February 2 after his second 10-day contract expired. He then joined the D-League
NBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
with Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Rio Grande Valley Vipers
The Rio Grande Valley Vipers are a 2007-08 expansion team in the NBA Development League. They play their home games at the State Farm Arena, in Hidalgo, Texas....
on February 14. On April 8, he was re-signed to a contract for the rest of the season.
On February 9, 2010, Williams put up a career high in points with 17 to go along with 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 steal in 28 minutes of play.
In the 2010 offseason, Jawad signed to play with the Cavs for the 2010-11 NBA season. On December 27th 2010, Williams was again waived by the Cavs.
In February 2011 he signed with Hapoel Jerusalem B.C. in Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
.
College Statistics
| Team | Years | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 2002–2005 | 13.1 |
Regular season
|-| align="left" | 2008–09
2008–09 NBA season
The 2008–09 NBA season was the 63rd season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 28, 2008, and ended on Wednesday, April 15, 2009...
| align="left" | Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
| 10 || 0 || 2.0 || .417 || .333 || .000 || .2 || .0 || .1 || .0 || 1.2
|-
| align="left" | 2009–10
2009–10 NBA season
The 2009–10 NBA season was the 64th season of the National Basketball Association . The 1,230-game regular season began on Tuesday, October 27, 2009, and ended on Wednesday, April 14, 2010....
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 54 || 6 || 13.7 || .393 || .323 || .711 || 1.5 || .6 || .2 || .1 || 4.1
|-
| align="left" | 2010–11
2010–11 NBA season
The 2010–11 NBA season was the 65th season of the National Basketball Association . The 2011 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 20, 2011 at Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miami Heat in six games, 4 games to 2, to win their first NBA title, and...
| align="left" | Cleveland
| 26 || 1 || 15.0 || .325 || .289 || .750 || 1.8 || .8 || .4 || .1 || 4.0
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 90 || 7 || 12.8 || .369 || .313 || .719 || 1.5 || .6 || .2 || .1 || 3.8
Playoffs
|-| align="left" | 2009–10
2010 NBA Playoffs
The 2010 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2009–10 season. The playoffs started on April 17, 2010 with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
| align="left" | Cleveland
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers are a professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They began playing in the National Basketball Association in 1970 as an expansion team...
| 3 || 0 || 1.3 || .000 || .000 || .000 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 0
|-
| align="left" | Career
| align="left" |
| 3 || 0 || 1.3 || .000 || .000 || .000 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || 0