T-Will's own March Madness
by aunt-B on Mar 10, 2010 12:03 PM EST
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Terrence Williams is averaging 13 ppg so far in the month of March.
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Rookie Rankings: Williams showing signs of potential
Posted Mar 10 2010 8:51AM
Terrence Williams has had an up-and-down rookie season with the Nets.
Taken with the 11th pick after playing four seasons at Louisville, Williams began the season as a regular in the Nets' rotation, averaging 27.0 minutes in New Jersey's first 17 games. Of course, the Nets lost their first 18 and Williams saw his minutes dwindle with each passing month.
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Until March.
In four games this month, the Nets have given Williams a shot -- and he's shown flashes of what Rick Pitino (his coach at Louisville) called "freakish" athleticism. Williams, in 29.5 minutes per game, is averaging 13.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists.
"He's been carrying over what he's been doing in practice into the games," Nets point guard Devin Harris told NJNets.com. "You want him playing with that attack-type mentality, getting to the basket, making passing, make some jump shots. We want him to play that type basketball because he's very good when he plays that way. Hopefully he'll continue to do those type things."
Harris' comments came after Williams scored a career-high 21 points with five rebounds and seven assists while playing 32 minutes of the Nets' 111-92 loss to the Cavs last Wednesday. Williams followed that with 14 points in a loss to the Magic; three points (with 11 rebounds and seven assists) in the Nets' win over New York; and 14, six and six in a loss to the Grizzlies.
Nets GM and coach Kiki Vandeweghe was impressed with Williams' performance against Cleveland -- especially while guarding LeBron James -- and saw the talented player they hoped for
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"Terrence has been playing very good defense," Vandeweghe said. "He's been playing with focus and energy. He scored points tonight, which is great. But he also had five rebounds and seven assists. He played hard. He's hopefully what we've come to expect: somebody who can come off the bench, who can come in and spark us and change the energy."
For Williams, the adjustment to the pro game has been what he calls "rocky."
"I really didn't know what to expect," Williams said last week. "I tried to come here and use the same game that I used in college, but my shot wasn't falling. I had to re-evaluate myself as a player and change my game to moreso going to the hole, but still do the other little things that I do and love to do, as far as, like, passing, playing D and rebounding."
If Williams continues to see playing time -- and really, why wouldn't the Nets let their rookie run? -- expect him to only improve.
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LeBron is
a UK fan because T-Will makes him look like a chump.
by REALISTICCARDSFAN on Mar 11, 2010 12:32 AM EST reply actions
T-Will is going to be a STAR in the NBA someday.
From DownnnTownnn!!
by Oh My Hes On Fire on Mar 11, 2010 9:12 AM EST reply actions
18, 13, and 3 against the Mavs last night.
T-Will is finally emerging in the NBA.
by cardsinindy2010 on Mar 11, 2010 10:53 AM EST reply actions
Any chance we can suit him up for the NCAA?
He could always wear a George Goode mask or something.
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T-Will's "Growing Pains"
Terrence Williams growing up
Friday, March 12, 2010
BY AL IANNAZZONE
The Record
STAFF WRITER
0 Comments OKLAHOMA CITY — Terrence Williams had just completed a double-double impressive for any rookie, not to mention one who is 6-foot-6, when he was asked if he feels like he’s playing the way he did in college.
The Louisville product’s answer was surprising.
“I think [I’m playing] a lot better here than in college,” Williams said after an 18-point, 13-rebound game in the Nets’ 96-87 loss at Dallas on Wednesday. “Definitely because of the competition but in college more so, everything was on me for us to win the game. Now I get to move at my pace and just try what I can do to try to help us win.”
Last week, Williams used the word “rocky” to describe his rookie season with the Nets, who play the Thunder tonight.
Williams got in trouble in December for wondering aloud — on his Twitter page — what life would be like for him if another team had drafted him. He also was late for a shootaround and benched in Chicago. Last month, interim coach Kiki Vandeweghe threw Williams out of a practice after a disagreement about him playing a little too flashy.
But Williams has shown there’s plenty of substance to his versatile game. His playing time is no longer erratic as it was during stretches in December and January, and knowing he’s going to play has lifted his confidence.
Williams played 29.8 minutes in his last five games and has been a fourth-quarter mainstay. He’s averaged 14 points, 7.8 rebounds and 6.6 assists in those five as he’s growing into the player the Nets envisioned when they drafted him 11th.
“He’s just scratching the surface of what’s yet to come,” guard Keyon Dooling said.
“He’s kind of playing like the Terrence we saw at Louisville,” Devin Harris said. “He’s really doing everything. He’s rebounding, assisting and attacking the rim with tenacity.”
Maturity is a word mentioned often. Vandeweghe said Williams’ “maturity level is rising.” Even Williams admits he’s grown up some and is concentrating on playing.
“I don’t think I say things I would have said earlier in the year now,” he said. “I take it for what it is being that it is a job. It’s nothing personal if you’re not playing. But if I’m thinking something I’m not going to voice it.”
E-mail: iannazzone@northjersey.com
OKLAHOMA CITY — Terrence Williams had just completed a double-double impressive for any rookie, not to mention one who is 6-foot-6, when he was asked if he feels like he’s playing the way he did in college.
The Louisville product’s answer was surprising.
“I think [I’m playing] a lot better here than in college,” Williams said after an 18-point, 13-rebound game in the Nets’ 96-87 loss at Dallas on Wednesday. “Definitely because of the competition but in college more so, everything was on me for us to win the game. Now I get to move at my pace and just try what I can do to try to help us win.”
Last week, Williams used the word “rocky” to describe his rookie season with the Nets, who play the Thunder tonight.
Williams got in trouble in December for wondering aloud — on his Twitter page — what life would be like for him if another team had drafted him. He also was late for a shootaround and benched in Chicago. Last month, interim coach Kiki Vandeweghe threw Williams out of a practice after a disagreement about him playing a little too flashy.
But Williams has shown there’s plenty of substance to his versatile game. His playing time is no longer erratic as it was during stretches in December and January, and knowing he’s going to play has lifted his confidence.
Williams played 29.8 minutes in his last five games and has been a fourth-quarter mainstay. He’s averaged 14 points, 7.8 rebounds and 6.6 assists in those five as he’s growing into the player the Nets envisioned when they drafted him 11th.
“He’s just scratching the surface of what’s yet to come,” guard Keyon Dooling said.
“He’s kind of playing like the Terrence we saw at Louisville,” Devin Harris said. “He’s really doing everything. He’s rebounding, assisting and attacking the rim with tenacity.”
Maturity is a word mentioned often. Vandeweghe said Williams’ “maturity level is rising.” Even Williams admits he’s grown up some and is concentrating on playing.
“I don’t think I say things I would have said earlier in the year now,” he said. “I take it for what it is being that it is a job. It’s nothing personal if you’re not playing. But if I’m thinking something I’m not going to voice it.”
E-mail: iannazzone@northjersey.com
T-Will had another really solid game last night.
14, 6, and 3. He is blossoming. Look for a big year from T-Will next year. Like his college career, I suspect he’ll get better and better as he figures things out.
by cardsinindy2010 on Mar 13, 2010 3:53 PM EST reply actions
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