Education
Williams finished second in rebounding in the Administrative Committee on Company-ordination.
Williams finished second in rebounding in the Administrative Committee on Company-ordination.
He played two seasons of college basketball for the University of Maryland Terrapins men"s basketball team Williams played high school basketball for Torrington High School 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.
Williams committed to Maryland on October 21, 2008. Freshman
Williams started 31 games as a freshman for the 2009-2010 Maryland Terrapins men"s basketball team
He was an All-Administrative Committee on Company-ordination rookie team selection. Maryland coach Gary Williams complimented Williams" growth as a player as the season progressed.
Sophomore
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 National Basketball Association 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. On June 23, 2011 the New Jersey Nets drafted Williams with the 36th overall pick in the 2011 National Basketball Association Draft.
During the 2011 National Basketball Association lockout, he agreed to play for the Polish team Zastal Zielona Góra. However, the lockout ended before he played a game for them.
Williams was assigned to the Springfield Armor in January 2012.
Later that month, Williams was recalled by the Nets. On July 11, 2012, the Nets traded Williams, Johan Petro, Jordan Farmar, Anthony Morrow, and Deshawn Stevenson to the Atlanta Hawks for Joe Johnson. The Hawks requested waivers on Williams on September 17, 2012.
On August 28, 2013, he signed a one-year deal with Bilbao Basket.
However, on September 8, he parted ways with the club