Deron Williams List Shrinks

Deron Williams, a 6-3 and 195-pound point guard from The Colony High School in Texas, has seen Georgia Tech drop out of his recruiting process. Tech picked up a commitment today from Jarrett Jack. Sources close to Williams tell us that Georgia Tech informed the Williams family this afternoon.

Williams (pictured right) was supposed to visit Georgia Tech this weekend. The visit has been cancelled. Tennessee dropped out last month after getting a commitment of solid lead guard C.J. Watson.

Williams is one of the better floor generals available in the class of 2002. Williams especially solidified this statement toward the end of the summer. Williams, who has battled nagging injuries all summer long, led Fort Worth into the final four of the Best of the Summer, where the Lions fell to the eventual champion Long Island Panthers.

Williams is still seriously interested in Illinois. Maryland is out, according to Terrapin Times. They reported the story yesterday morning.

Williams is a tremendous leader with very little extraneous matter to his game. He handles the ball with robot like precision, finds open teammates around the basket and oh yes, he can score a little bit too when his team needs him to pitch in offensively.

Add it all up and you have without a doubt the top PURE point guard in the Class of 2002.

Williams led Ft. Worth to a second place finish at last month's Great American Shootout in Denton, Tex., and a final four apperance at the Best of the Summer.

He is especially tough in late game circumstances. IR personally witnessed Williams lead Fort Worth to several come from behind victories at the Great American Shootout. He is essentially an extension of the coach on the basketball floor.

What Williams lacks in speed and athleticism, he makes up for in court awareness and basketball IQ.

He'll be a fine addition to the college program that lands him, and IR would like to congratulate Deron for a terrific summer.