Jordan Williams
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Jordan Williams is an American professional basketball player for the New Jersey Nets
of the National Basketball Association
(NBA). He played two seasons of college basketball
for the University of Maryland
Terrapins men's basketball
team.
in Torrington, Connecticut
. He averaged 36 points a game as a senior in high school. Due to questions about the level of his competition, Williams did not receive heavy publicity or recruiting attention in high school.
on October 21, 2008.
. He was an All-ACC rookie team selection. Williams finished second in rebounding in the ACC
. Maryland coach Gary Williams
complimented Williams' growth as a player as the season progressed.
watchlists. In a January 22, 2011 victory over Clemson
, Williams recorded his thirteenth straight Double-double, which set a Maryland record. He broke a streak previously held by Len Elmore
. He was picked to the Third Team All-America by Fox Sports.
After the season, Williams submitted his name to the NBA draft. Initially, he did not sign with an agent, which left open the possibility of staying in college. He later hired an agent, which precluded a return to collegiate basketball.
New Jersey Nets
The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association...
of the National Basketball Association
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...
(NBA). He played two seasons of college basketball
College basketball
College basketball most often refers to the USA basketball competitive governance structure established by the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Basketball in the NCAA is divided into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III....
for the University of Maryland
University of Maryland
When the term "University of Maryland" is used without any qualification, it generally refers to the University of Maryland, College Park.University of Maryland may refer to the following:...
Terrapins men's basketball
Maryland Terrapins men's basketball
The Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team represents the University of Maryland in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I competition...
team.
High school career
Williams played high school basketball for Torrington High SchoolTorrington High School
Torrington High School is the lone public high school in the city of Torrington, Connecticut. The school strives to live up to its four A's: academics, activities, arts, and athletics.-Athletics:...
in Torrington, Connecticut
Torrington, Connecticut
Torrington is the largest city in Litchfield County, Connecticut and the northwestern Connecticut region. It is also the core city of the largest micropolitan area in the United States. The city population was 36,383 according to the 2010 census....
. He averaged 36 points a game as a senior in high school. Due to questions about the level of his competition, Williams did not receive heavy publicity or recruiting attention in high school.
College career
Williams committed to MarylandMaryland Terrapins men's basketball
The Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team represents the University of Maryland in National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I competition...
on October 21, 2008.
Freshman
Williams started 31 games as a freshman for the 2009–10 Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team2009–10 Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team
The 2009–10 Maryland Terrapins men's basketball team represented the University of Maryland in the 2009–10 college basketball season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference . Gary Williams was in his 21st year as the team's head coach. The Terrapins finished the season 24–9, 13–3...
. He was an All-ACC rookie team selection. Williams finished second in rebounding in the ACC
2009–10 Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball season
The 2009–10 Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball season was the 57th season for the league.Duke and Maryland shared the regular season crown, while Duke won the ACC Tournament championship....
. Maryland coach Gary Williams
Gary Williams
Gary B. Williams is an American university administrator and former college basketball coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Maryland, Ohio State University, Boston College, and American University. In 2002, he led Maryland to the NCAA Tournament Championship...
complimented Williams' growth as a player as the season progressed.
Sophomore
Before his sophomore season, Williams was named to the preseason watch list for the Wooden Award and Naismith AwardNaismith College Player of the Year
The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball , Dr. James Naismith....
watchlists. In a January 22, 2011 victory over Clemson
Clemson Tigers men's basketball
The Clemson Tigers men's basketball team is a college basketball program that competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference in the NCAA Division I. The current head coach is Brad Brownell.-Team history:...
, Williams recorded his thirteenth straight Double-double, which set a Maryland record. He broke a streak previously held by Len Elmore
Len Elmore
Leonard J. "Len" Elmore is an American sportscaster, lawyer and former National Basketball Association player....
. He was picked to the Third Team All-America by Fox Sports.
After the season, Williams submitted his name to the NBA draft. Initially, he did not sign with an agent, which left open the possibility of staying in college. He later hired an agent, which precluded a return to collegiate basketball.