Hall of Fame Induction: Freddie Williams

"Ready" Freddie Williams is considered one of the most exciting players in UBA history. He played the majority of his career for the GIE Maile Matrix and led them to four UBA title (4 international). He was a perpetual All-Star and one of the top scorer in the league, but he was also named to All-Defensive teams during his career.  Williams was featured with Jermaine Barnes in the 2012 Slam Magazine feature story 'More than A League".  He would make the final roster stop in the 2012 FIBA Jones Cup for Team USA (Silver Medal Winner).  Williams career achievement was being named UBA League MVP in 2016.  He averaged a career best 25.8 points per game for the Matrix.  

Awards and Honors

• Named an UBA All-Star in seven of his eight seasons in the league. In 2014, he won the UBA All-Star game MVP.  
• Made the 2009-10 UBA All-Rookie Team and was selected to eight All-UBA teams and six All-Defensive teams during his career.
• Williams is tied for a league best five UBA championships (2011, 12, 13, 14, 16). He was the Southern Conference Player of the year twice (2014, 2016).
• Played in two FIBA sanction events over his playing career.  USA National Team selection in 2012 & 2013.  He would help the Americans medal in both summers.  
• During the 2015-16 season, Williams was named to the UBA Most Valuable Player.  He averaged an impressive 25.8 points per game for the Matrix.  
• Williams is UBA ranked #3 (Scoring), #1 (Steals), T1 (Championships). 

Points of Interest

• Williams helped led the Clayton State Lakers to the Sweet Sixteen in 2008.
• In 2008, Williams was named PBC Tournament team Most Valuble Player.  
• Williams was named to the All-Peach Belt Conference Team twice along with All-Tournament Team honors as a junior and senior.  
• In 2007, Williams was named MidSouth Player of the Year & NJCAA All-American.