Malik Williams

Malik Williams (born August 26, 1998) is an American basketball player for the Anwil Włocławek of the Polish Basketball League. He played college basketball for Louisville.

Malik Williams
Williams with Louisville in 2018
No. 4 – Anwil Włocławek
PositionPower forward / center
LeaguePLK
Personal information
Born (1998-08-26) August 26, 1998
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
Listed weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High schoolR. Nelson Snider
(Fort Wayne, Indiana)
CollegeLouisville (2017–2022)
NBA draft2022: undrafted
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–presentAnwil Włocławek
Career highlights and awards

High school career

Williams played basketball for R. Nelson Snider High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana.[1] As a senior, he averaged 21.5 points, 12.5 rebounds and four blocks per game, leading his team to its first Summit Athletic Conference title since 2009. Williams was one of four finalists for the Indiana Mr. Basketball award.[2] He left as the program's all-time leader in rebounds and blocks.[3]

Recruiting

Williams was considered a five-star recruit by 247Sports and ESPN, and a four-star recruit by Rivals. On August 4, 2016, he committed to playing college basketball for Louisville over offers from Purdue, Michigan State and Indiana, among others.[4][5][6]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Malik Williams
PF / C		 Fort Wayne, IN R. Nelson Snider (IN) 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Aug 4, 2016 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout: N/A   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars   ESPN grade: 90
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 30  247Sports: 31  ESPN: 29
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Louisville 2017 Basketball Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  • "2017 Louisville Cardinals Recruiting Class". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 22, 2021.
  • "2017 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 22, 2021.

College career

As a freshman at Louisville, Williams averaged 3.8 points and 2.4 rebounds per game.[7] On January 6, 2019, he posted a career-high 19 points and 11 rebounds in a 90–73 win against Miami (Florida).[8] Williams averaged 7.7 points and 6.1 rebounds per game as a sophomore.[9] He missed the first four games of his junior season after undergoing surgery for a broken foot.[10] As a junior, Williams averaged 8.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per game, and was the runner-up for Atlantic Coast Conference Sixth Man of the Year.[11] He was limited to three games in his senior season after reinjuring his foot twice. He returned to Louisville for his fifth season of eligibility, granted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[12] On February 1, 2022, Williams was indefinitely suspended due to failing to uphold program standards, but was reinstated on February 7 after missing two games.[13]

Professional career

Anwil Włocławek (2023–present)

On January 1, 2023, he signed with Anwil Włocławek of the Polish Basketball League.[14]

Career statistics
Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

College
Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2017–18 Louisville 321210.6.418.323.6882.4.2.4.43.8
2018–19 Louisville 342018.2.420.318.7016.1.3.31.27.7
2019–20 Louisville 26318.7.497.290.6486.1.3.5.68.5
2020–21 Louisville 3220.7.300.286.2506.01.0.7.05.0
Career 953715.8.439.314.6674.9.3.4.76.5

Personal life

Williams wears the number 5 jersey and has a tattoo on his right forearm to honor his friend and former R. Nelson Snider High School girls basketball player, Peytin Chamble, who died in a car accident at age 17.[15]

References
  1. Neddenriep, Kyle (May 2, 2015). "Recruiting: Malik Williams has 2 offers, interest growing". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  2. "Snider's Williams a finalist for Indiana Mr. Basketball award". The News-Sentinel. April 6, 2017. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  3. Greer, Jeff (November 6, 2018). "Can Louisville's coaches find a niche for Malik Williams?". The Athletic. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  4. O'Donnell, Ricky (August 4, 2016). "4-star recruit Malik Williams commits to Louisville amid NCAA scandal". SB Nation. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  5. Greer, Jeff (August 5, 2016). "Recruiting analyst breaks down new U of L pledge". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  6. Rutherford, Mike (April 18, 2017). "Malik Williams a 5-star prospect in final ESPN class of 2017 rankings". Card Chronicle. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  7. Lerner, Danielle (August 22, 2018). "Louisville basketball 2018-19: Issues on defense? Meet Malik Williams". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  8. Sullivan, Tim (January 7, 2019). "Why Louisville basketball's Malik Williams has earned a longer look". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  9. Drautsep, Sam (September 23, 2019). "Williams out for 6 to 8 weeks". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  10. Aulbach, Lucas (November 22, 2019). "Malik Williams is back for Louisville basketball – and that should worry opponents". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  11. "Louisville's Malik Williams out 12 weeks; needs foot surgery". USA Today. Associated Press. November 7, 2020. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  12. McGavic, Matthew (March 20, 2021). "Malik Williams to Return for Fifth Year With Louisville". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
  13. "Louisville Cardinals' top scorer Malik Williams reinstated after suspension". ESPN. February 7, 2022. Retrieved February 7, 2022.
  14. Skerletic, Dario (January 1, 2023). "Anwil Włoclawek lands Malik Williams". Sportando. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
  15. Lerner, Danielle (January 23, 2019). "Louisville basketball's Malik Williams plays with his angel by his side". The Courier-Journal. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
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