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RE: I doubt J3 was real high on Fuller once he got to Mizzou
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http://www.commercialappeal.com/news/2012/oct/18/memphis-prep-star-williams-picks-missouri/
The Missouri coaching staff worked hard for the services of Southwind forward Johnathan Williams III — literally.
Missouri coach Frank Haith and assistant coach Tim Fuller came to Memphis on several occasions to work out with Williams' mother, Barbara, as part of the courtship process.
They even tried to work out with Williams' father, Johnny.
"They couldn't keep up with me," Johnny Williams said.
In the end, it was everyone else who couldn't keep up with Missouri. Williams III, who first garnered national attention as a 6-8 8th-grader, committed to Missouri Thursday night at his church in Collierville.
He chose the Tigers over finalists Georgetown, Michigan State, Tennessee and George Mason.
"It's just a great situation," Williams said. "I went to their workouts, saw their workouts, and they work extremely hard. I know they're gonna do big things this year and then next year when I get there."
Rivals.com rates the 6-8 Williams a 4-star prospect. Williams took official visits to Georgetown, Michigan State, Missouri and Tennessee.
Williams' mother said she was spiritually comfortable with sending her son to Columbia, as the family emphasized faith in the decision-making process.
"They take the boys to church. They're just with them. They pray together, and they eat breakfast together every morning at 7:25 (a.m.)," Barbara Williams said. "He loves that."
Though he has always been highly ranked, Williams III has battled injury throughout his career. He
underwent sports hernia surgery this summer and was unable to participate in July's Nike Peach Jam event.
"We looked at the rankings — we didn't necessarily talk about them — but I saw that they went down very low after he got hurt," Johnny Williams said. "But Missouri was interested because of his work ethic. Night and day, he's gonna study, play basketball and pray."
When fully healthy, Williams III has wowed college coaches and scouts alike with his skill-set. With his length and athleticism, he's drawn comparisons to Lamar Odom.
"Missouri is getting a workhorse that won't stop until he gets what he desires — and that's that championship ring," Johnny Williams said. "They're getting a kid that's 100 percent basketball, but most of all they're getting a kid that's family-oriented."
Having been in the national eye for four years, Williams III said he was relieved to finally have his college choice behind him. He can sign a national letter of intent in the early signing period, which runs Nov. 14-21.
"I wanna do great things, man," Williams said. "I wanna come in and do my part. I also wanna be a future NBA player, but right now, I gotta take care of the present and leave the future up to God."
The Missouri coaching staff worked hard for the services of Southwind forward Johnathan Williams III — literally.
Missouri coach Frank Haith and assistant coach Tim Fuller came to Memphis on several occasions to work out with Williams' mother, Barbara, as part of the courtship process.
They even tried to work out with Williams' father, Johnny.
"They couldn't keep up with me," Johnny Williams said.
In the end, it was everyone else who couldn't keep up with Missouri. Williams III, who first garnered national attention as a 6-8 8th-grader, committed to Missouri Thursday night at his church in Collierville.
He chose the Tigers over finalists Georgetown, Michigan State, Tennessee and George Mason.
"It's just a great situation," Williams said. "I went to their workouts, saw their workouts, and they work extremely hard. I know they're gonna do big things this year and then next year when I get there."
Rivals.com rates the 6-8 Williams a 4-star prospect. Williams took official visits to Georgetown, Michigan State, Missouri and Tennessee.
Williams' mother said she was spiritually comfortable with sending her son to Columbia, as the family emphasized faith in the decision-making process.
"They take the boys to church. They're just with them. They pray together, and they eat breakfast together every morning at 7:25 (a.m.)," Barbara Williams said. "He loves that."
Though he has always been highly ranked, Williams III has battled injury throughout his career. He
underwent sports hernia surgery this summer and was unable to participate in July's Nike Peach Jam event.
"We looked at the rankings — we didn't necessarily talk about them — but I saw that they went down very low after he got hurt," Johnny Williams said. "But Missouri was interested because of his work ethic. Night and day, he's gonna study, play basketball and pray."
When fully healthy, Williams III has wowed college coaches and scouts alike with his skill-set. With his length and athleticism, he's drawn comparisons to Lamar Odom.
"Missouri is getting a workhorse that won't stop until he gets what he desires — and that's that championship ring," Johnny Williams said. "They're getting a kid that's 100 percent basketball, but most of all they're getting a kid that's family-oriented."
Having been in the national eye for four years, Williams III said he was relieved to finally have his college choice behind him. He can sign a national letter of intent in the early signing period, which runs Nov. 14-21.
"I wanna do great things, man," Williams said. "I wanna come in and do my part. I also wanna be a future NBA player, but right now, I gotta take care of the present and leave the future up to God."
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