Williams Talks About Decision

Nick Williams, a 6-4, 185 pound combo guard of Chipola J.C. in Marianna, Florida, committed to Cincinnati today, according to Williams'coach, Ryan Cross.

"I picked Cincinnati first and foremost because Coach Huggins is one of those coaches who does a good job making players the best players that they can be," Williams said. "He's proven that Cincinnati is a great program and that Cincinnati is best place for me to develop, to be the best player and to be part of a good program that competes at a high level every year."

Williams, a native of Arlington, Tex., was one of the top freshmen in the Big 12 Conference last year at Kansas State. He and 6-10 Robert Whaley of Barton County C.C. made official visits to Cincy from Aug. 23 through today, Aug. 25.

In addition to Cincinnati, Williams was also being eyeballed this summer by Oklahoma, Baylor and Auburn.

"I wasn't really concerned who was calling," Williams said. "In fact, Coach Cross was handling most of the phone calls."

"Once I went to Cincinnati I knew that was the place for me," he continued. "Before going there I knew that if I had a chance to fit in, I was going to go there."

Williams also stated: "I am an all around player, I can shoot the ball, shoot it off the dribble, catch and shoot it, put ball on the floor, play defense and get others involved. I am athletic and get up above the rim. I can do a lot of things."

Indeed, Williams should be one of the top perimeter talents in the junior college ranks this winter. We plan to catch him in action during the season, and we will let you know how he progresses....