GREENSBORO, N.C. -- A six-foot guard,
A.J. Williams played for national prep power Oak Hill Academy and head coach Steve Smith. Williams played in 24 games for Oak Hill last season and averaged 14.4 points.
He scored in double figures 13 times and had a season-high 27 points against Bull City Prep. Williams also scored 24 points against Virginia Prep Sports Academy in his first game for Oak Hill.
Now, he's excited to make an impact for the Spartans this upcoming season. Get to know him a little more in advance of UNCG's season opener against North Carolina A&T at the Greensboro Coliseum on Tuesday, Nov. 9.
Favorite Basketball Player: Devin Booker.
Favorite Pre-game Hype Song: Anything with Lil Baby in it.
Favorite Food: Chicken Alfredo.
Favorite Memory: Made a full-court shot in third grade during an AAU Tournament.
Favorite Pregame Ritual: Anything listening to music.
Favorite Social Media Platform: Instagram.
Favorite Hobby: Playing basketball.
Interesting Fact: Doesn't eat spaghetti.
Why UNCG: It felt like family. The coaches wanted me to come here and I wanted to play here so everything just meshed together.
Why Should Spartan Fans Be Excited To See You Play: What I can bring to the table is a lot of excitement and a lot of energy. I am definitely a crowd pleaser.
