J Williams - Running the court

[S_Janowski]

In addition to his offense, leadership, toughness and confidence - J Williams gives us the opportunity to finally be able to run the court. Something we’ve struggled with all year.

He’s that piece that we’ve missed all year to pair with Simpson & J Mike to run the court or break the press.

I don’t think I’ve seen us push the court like we did tonight all year with confidence and ease.

The possession we ran to get Simpson that reverse layup was a thing of beauty. We also setup Mag a number of times who finished very well around the rim.

If Gavin can start knocking down 3’s on a consistent basis it could really open things up.

 

[KK1827]

Hes the alpha the team was missing. You can tell hes the guy the whole team looks to. He plays with a confidence/swagger/arrogance, it was much needed

 

[Scangg]

Hes the alpha the team was missing. You can tell hes the guy the whole team looks to. He plays with a confidence/swagger/arrogance, it was much needed

💯

It also helps that he pushes the ball under control with his head up

 

[LotusAggressor]

It's amazing what a difference having a developed offensive player makes.

 

[ImBadRU]

He makes Cliff much better

 

[denogla1]

He makes Cliff much better

Undoubtedly

 

[Knight Shift]

Undoubtedly

Yup. Such energy and enthusiasm too. The players are smiling and having fun.

 

[BillyC80]

Yup. Such energy and enthusiasm too. The players are smiling and having fun.

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This is that moment where JWill’s thinking, “Oh right, I heard we had the best dunker in the country on our team, why don’t I feed the beast.”

 

[RUHouston]

He makes EVERYONE much better

Fixed it for you!

 

[runner3283]

In addition to his offense, leadership, toughness and confidence - J Williams gives us the opportunity to finally be able to run the court. Something we’ve struggled with all year.

He’s that piece that we’ve missed all year to pair with Simpson & J Mike to run the court or break the press.

I don’t think I’ve seen us push the court like we did tonight all year with confidence and ease.

The possession we ran to get Simpson that reverse layup was a thing of beauty. We also setup Mag a number of times who finished very well around the rim.

If Gavin can start knocking down 3’s on a consistent basis it could really open things up.

If Gavin can actually hit the rim would be progress right now.

 

[Knight Shift]

If Gavin can actually hit the rim would be progress right now.

Maybe he can work with the Gavin on the football team to improve accuracy.

 

[Knight Shift]

This is that moment where JWill’s thinking, “Oh right, I heard we had the best dunker in the country on our team, why don’t I feed the beast.”

A shot from Carino's writeup-he has an infectious energy:

"It means everything," Williams said. "When you first have an injury, especially tearing your Achilles, it's devastating. A lot of people doubt if you're able to come back the same player. A lot of people doubt if anything will go right for after. I always told myself it's going to be the best Achilles comeback you've ever seen. I'm just proud of how resilient I was throughout that. It's a relief to be able to come back and play my game."

 

[richthedentist]

In addition to his offense, leadership, toughness and confidence - J Williams gives us the opportunity to finally be able to run the court. Something we’ve struggled with all year.

He’s that piece that we’ve missed all year to pair with Simpson & J Mike to run the court or break the press.

I don’t think I’ve seen us push the court like we did tonight all year with confidence and ease.

The possession we ran to get Simpson that reverse layup was a thing of beauty. We also setup Mag a number of times who finished very well around the rim.

If Gavin can start knocking down 3’s on a consistent basis it could really open things up.

Plus he seems to be able to get by his defenders at will

 

[Knight Shift]

 

[Knight Shift]

 

[robjknight]

JWill is playing at an All Big 10 level. The good thing it doesn’t seem to be a temporary thing. As mentioned a few times, he brings out the best of everyone, but especially Cliff. Seems like a great person and teammate and leader.