Prior to A&M-Commerce: A three-time regional qualifier at Hawkins High School...set school records in the triple jump and as a member of the 4x800-relay...a four-year letterwinner in track and field and two-time in basketball...in basketball, he was a first team all-district and all-East Texas selection...averaged 17.7 points and 7.9 rebounds a game...named team offensive MVP as a senior...class valedictorian...an academic all-state honoree...named Hawkins High School Student of the Year.

Personal: Born November 15, 1988...son of Jack and Maria Williams...a math major.