Jordan Williams (basketball, born 1995)

Jordan Kevin Williams (born 16 October 1995) is a British professional basketball player for CEP Lorient of the Nationale Masculine 1 (NM1).

Jordan Williams
CEP Lorient
PositionPower forward
LeagueNM1
Personal information
Born (1995-10-16) 16 October 1995 (age 29)
London, England
Listed height6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2017: undrafted
Playing career2013–present
Career history
2013–2015Duva Oostende
2015–2016Oostkamp
2016–2017Surrey Scorchers
2017Eisbären Bremerhaven
2017–2019Surrey Scorchers
2019–2021Worcester Wolves
2021–2022London Lions
2022–2023Hübner Nyíregyháza BS
2023Labas-GAS Prienai
2023Edmonton Stingers
2023–presentCEP Lorient

Professional career

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In 2013, Williams joined Belgian semi-professional team Duva Oostende aged 17.[1] He spent two seasons with the team, earning promotion to the second tier in his first season and later turning professional with the club. In 2015, he joined league rivals Oostkamp but made two brief appearances before returning to England.[1]

In January 2016, Williams joined British Basketball League team the Surrey Scorchers.[2] In his first season with the Scorchers, he averaged 10.3 points, 2.0 assists, 7.9 rebounds and 0.5 steals per game.[3]

He returned to the club for the 2016–17 campaign, and averaged 7.8 points, 2.6 assists, 8.0 rebounds and 0.6 steals over 16 games.[4] Williams began the 2017–18 season in Germany with BG Eisbaeren, but re-signed for the Scorchers in November.[5]

In August 2018, Williams committed to the Scorchers for a fourth consecutive season.[6] Having featured in every Scorchers season, Williams became the club's second highest appearance maker.[2]

On 23 August 2019, Williams signed with Worcester Wolves.[7] On 15 July 2021, he signed with the London Lions.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b Owen, Dave. "Jordan Williams". www.daveowenbasketball.co.uk. Dave Owen Basketball. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Jordan Williams". surreyscorchers.co.uk. Surrey Scorchers. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  3. ^ "Jordan Kevin Williams". basketball.realgm.com. RealGM. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  4. ^ "Scorchers Re-Sign Jordan Williams". Surrey Scorchers. 28 September 2016. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  5. ^ "Williams Re-Signs For Scorchers". Surrey Scorchers. 2 November 2017. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  6. ^ Morgan, Ryan (21 August 2018). "Williams Back For More". Surrey Scorchers. Retrieved 26 September 2018.
  7. ^ "British Basketball All-Stars MVP Jordan Williams signs with Worcester Wolves". Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  8. ^ "Local standout Jordan Williams signs with London Lions for upcoming season". Sportando. 15 July 2021. Retrieved 15 July 2021.