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Nets Coach Avery Johnson Comments on Jordan Williams

Bruce — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 04:34:30 +0000

“Jordan Williams is a banger, a rebounder,” said Nets’ coach Avery Johnson on the Nets’ Web site. “Rebounding is a big part of finishing your defense, and we were around 15 in defensive rebounding last year, and that’s not good enough. So we feel we’ve addressed some needs.”

Jordan Lands in Perfect Home in New Jersey–taken as the 6th Pick in the 2nd Round

Bruce — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 04:56:35 +0000

Yes –one could certainly make the case that had Jordan Williams returned to Maryland he would have been a 1st round pick next year. But he didn’t and that’s that. However, Avery Johnson wanted him on the NJ Nets and the reat is history. Jordan should get to play for Avery johnson. Here is an analysis of the pick from espn.com:

Rapid Reax: Nets pick Jordan Williams at 36

By Jared Zwerling

PLAYER: Jordan Williams
SCHOOL: Maryland
POSITION: Power forward
HEIGHT: 6-9
WEIGHT: 250

WHAT IT MEANS: When your starting center (Brook Lopez) only averages 6.0 rebounds per game — the lowest amount ever for a big man who played at least 35 minutes a game in a season — then you need to draft a physical presence and dominant rebounder. With a second-round selection, that type of player you select is Williams, who averaged a double-double last season at Maryland (16.9 ppg and 11.8 rpg). Outside of Kris Humphries, who eventually took over the starting four spot full-time halfway through the season, the Nets didn’t have a reliable banger and boarder off the bench. Williams gives Nets head coach Avery Johnson a chance to breathe a bit lighter whenever a shot goes up.

HOW HE FITS IN: Now that rookie power forward Derrick Favors is gone — he was traded to Utah along with point guard Devin Harris — Williams fills a hole as Humphries’ back-up. After the Nets finished as one of the worst teams in the league last season (24-58), Williams will get plenty of opportunities to earn minutes in training camp.

PROJECTED IMPACT: Six points and six rebounds per game, averaging around 15 minutes per game. While Williams’ outside shot, and especially his free throw shooting is inconsistent, he’s big enough with very good hands to find his way around the rim. By 2012-13, expect him to be close to double-digit averages in points and boards.

Koons Ford Terp talk on ESPN 1300 AM and terptalk.com

Bruce — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 04:04:32 +0000

Some topics for tonight:

—Interview with Keith Stevens Coach of Team takeover

—Interview with Jordan Williams

—Review of entire John Tillman / Navy / Maryland Story

—Much More Terp News

Jordan Williams Has Tryout With the Wizards Today

Bruce — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 05:14:10 +0000

Jordan Williams has slipped into the upper reaches of the 2nd round according to nbadraft.net. He could be a viable 2nd pick for the Wizards if he lasts that long. Jordan’s skill testing at the NBA combine was disappointing.

BREAKING NEWS: To No Surprise Jordan Williams Signs With Agent–Career at Maryland is Finished

Bruce — Wed, 04 May 2011 20:53:56 +0000

The Washington Post is reporting that Jordan Williams has opted to hire an agent and will definitely enter the NBA Draft. Keith Cavanaugh had said on Terp talk last month that it was a “fait accompli” whether Jordan would be a first round pick or not. With the return of the 3 Carolina potential first picks the likelihood of Jordan being selected in the late 1st greatly incresed. Much more tomorrow and saturday on Terp Talk –Baltimore and Terp Talk –DC.

Aran Smith, President of NBADraft.net. Comments on Jordan Williams

Bruce — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:40:12 +0000

from Jeff Barker’s article in the Sun:

Smith: “He is rolling the dice to leave his name in, as not every scout we speak with projects him in the first round. He would benefit from (another) year at Maryland, but he appears to be prepared to attempt the jump to the next level. Williams impressed this year with his offensive development and dominant interior play. He shows a solid shooting form and developing post skills. He also shows the dedication to improve as seen in his body transformation between his sophomore and junior seasons. He still needs to continue to trim down and tone his body and improve his cardio. Dropping an additional 10-15 pounds would make him lighter on his feet and give him better mobility defensively. He also should be shooting at a much higher rate from the line considering his solid form.”

Rebroadcast of 3-31-2011 Koons Ford Terp Talk

Bruce — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:14:21 +0000

Terp Talk Thursday Night 03-31-11

Host–Bruce Posner Guest Rob Schwarzmann
Subjects–Status of Jordan Williams, Hoops, Lacrosse Review, Terp News

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Lockout Could Bring Jordan Back To College Park

Bruce — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 03:45:40 +0000

Quote from Gary Williams :”I fully expect Jordan to come back because of the lockout possibility,” Gary Williams said. “No one knows anything about the draft right now except the NBA. They’re the guys that are going to draft their players. With a lockout as a possibility, it’ll be interesting to see how the process of the draft takes place. I know the NFL is going ahead with their draft, but the NBA, all sources I have are saying this could be a hockey-type situation [when the NHL wiped out the 2004-05 season with a lockout].”

Terrapin Nation Slow To Accept Departure of Jordan Williams

Bruce — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 04:10:44 +0000

It’s almost like no one can believe it. If JW was going to be a clear cut first round pick nobody could blame him for leaving. But there is even some doubt as to whether he will be drafted at all. Remember the NBA draft is only a 2 round affair. A second round pick or a coplete blank would probably lead JW across the ocean to play in Europe. Thereis nothing wrong with that but………….A return to a much improved Terrapin team and a chance for real March Madness exposure would surely place Jordan in the top 15 or 20 players selected. No need to learn Italian. I just don’t see it.

Cavanaugh on Koons Ford Terp Talk: “90% Chance Jordan Doesn’t Return”—My Advice–Jordan –PLEASE DON”T HIRE AN AGENT!!!!!

Bruce — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:24:55 +0000

I guess I should have seen it coming but this hit me like a ton of bricks. Keith Cavanaugh was on the show last night for his monthly appearance and when I asked him about the future of Jordan Williams,without hesitation he said Jordan has decided that most likely even if he is a 2nd round pick he will be leaving College Park for the pros. It just seems to me to not make sense. If he was projected as a lottery pick or even a top 20. I certainly could understand. But with the possibility of being selected in the 2nd round there is the realization that one could never even play in the NBA. There is no roster guarantee, no guaranteed pay, nothing. another with Gary and perhaps big improvement in the team would elevate his status in the draft. The consensus mock draft in nbadraft.net has Jordan going 54th in the 2nd round to Cleveland.

Jordan—DON”T HIRE AN AGENT!!!!!!!!. Test the wters –Get your feelers–1st do what you have to do. but PLEASE Don’t hire an agent!!!!!