Al Karkh inks Jimmy Williams !!

Jimmy Williams

Al Karkh (Superleague) signed 28-year old Togolese ex-international guard Jimmy Williams (196-86, college: Alderson-Broaddus , WV). He is a dual citizen owning also American passport. Williams played last season at Al Ahli in Saudi Arabian Premier League. He also played at Tacapes (D2) in Tunisian league that season. A very impressive year as he was voted AfroBasket.com All-Tunisian League Player of the Year, Guard of the Year and named to 1st Team. Williams also spent pre-season at Shahrdari Gorgan in Iranian league that year. Part of previous (2013) summer he spent at RSB Berkane (D1) in Moroccan league. He helped them to win the league title. The other team Williams played shortly was Desportivo Maputo (D1) in Mozambican league. He also represented Togo at the African Championships in Madagascar three years ago.
Williams is quite experienced player. He has played also professionally in Mexico (Cosmos), Qatar (Al Wakrah), Syria (Al Yarmouk), Mozambique (Desp.Maputo), Libya (Ittihad) and Palestine (The Orthodox Club Ramallah and Ibdaa).
Williams is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league on the market.
He attended Alderson-Broaddus , WV until 2008 and it will be his seventh season as a professional player.
Williams could be described: Combo/Guard Can play the one or two good long range, and mid range shooter. Smart player expose Great knowledge of the game. Have an all around game great rebounder for a guard, and have good court vision. Able to guard a one two or three. Also Able to create his own shot. Good one on one player, good at using screens, and can post smaller guards.

By Eurobasket Data Center

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