Williams starting To Hit His Stride
By Fred Werber
Hindsight is great. Everyone would have invested in Apple. New Coke never would have left the drawing board. And Nets rookie Jordan Williams would have come to training camp in something resembling shape and condition.
But he didn’t so he learned the hard way and now in the twilight of his admittedly “up-and-down” rookie season, he is trying to cram as much learning and NBA education as he can into his … Read More »
“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.”
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
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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 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.
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 … Read More »
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 … Read More »
Terp Talk Thursday Night 03-31-11
Host–Bruce Posner Guest Rob Schwarzmann
Subjects–Status of Jordan Williams, Hoops, Lacrosse Review, Terp News
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 … Read More »
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 … Read More »
