It didn’t feel that long ago when Brice Williams chose to commit to Charlotte over several ACC programs. The versatile 6-foot-7 wing was always a matchup problem for opponents, but it’s easy to see how he’s continued to develop upon reaching the college ranks. Now, five years later Williams is shining as a focal point for Nebraska. It’s easy to see the numbers and appreciate how he’s blossomed, but let’s take a closer look at his path to stardom…
As previously mentioned, Williams opted to stay in his hometown rather than chase the highest possible level. While it might seem like a shock to the new wave of basketball players: this concept paid massive dividends for Williams in the long run. Regardless, he went to Charlotte and found solid playing time as a freshman. After warranting an increase of 19 minutes per game between his freshman and sophomore seasons, Williams elevated his numbers across the board. He found strong success despite toggling between starting and coming off the bench. Increasing his numbers from 2.3 PPG and 1.5 RPG as a freshman to 9.7 PPG and 4.0 RPG as a sophomore would only be the beginning for Williams. Maintaining a similar role, he would go on to average 13.8 PPG and 5.3 RPG while upholding or improving his efficiency in all areas.
Then, Williams hit the portal and decided to play his remaining years at Nebraska. Although his numbers were quite comparable to his final season at Charlotte, the new Cornhusker started every game and posted nightly averages of 13.4 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 2.5 APG, and 1.1 SPG in a much better conference. Now in his final season, Williams has been nothing shot spectacular. Through 18 games, he’s averaging 18.6 PPG, 3.7 RPG, 2.6 APG, and 1.2 SPG with strong 48/38/92 shooting splits. Don’t be surprised if the Cornhuskers(12-6) continue to find success behind the leadership and production of Williams.