Prospect Watch: Shaun Williams (2018)
Class of 2018 combo guard Shaun Williams of Hazelwood Central is ready for a new role for the Hawks for the upcoming season. The 6’2″ Williams has been a starter and solid backcourt contributor for a talented and veteran Hawks…
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Continue ReadingClass of 2018 combo guard Shaun Williams of Hazelwood Central is ready for a new role for the Hawks for the upcoming season.
The 6’2″ Williams has been a starter and solid backcourt contributor for a talented and veteran Hawks team that has won 49 games and two district championship during the past two years.
Hazelwood Central will have a new look this season with the graduation of standout players Xavier Sneed (Kansas State), Dominique Dobbs (Lindenwood U.) and Steve Holloway (Columbia College). Williams will not step into the role of leader and top players as the Hawks try to retain their status as one of the area’s top Class 5 teams.
“I know I have to become a leader now and I’m looking forward to it,” said Williams. “Even as a freshman, I watched the older players to see what I would have to do when I got older.”
As a sophomore, Williams averaged 6.8 points, two rebounds and two assists a game in helping the Hawks to a 24-5 record. Williams is a capable scoring threat, but he is also an excellent defensive player who can swing between the point guard and shooting guard positions. He has received interest from schools such as Creighton, Xavier, Kansas State and Missouri.
With the graduation of so many talented players who are now at the collegiate level, Williams will be looked upon to score more, but he will also become the Hawks’ primary ball handler and decision maker.
“I know I’m going to have the ball in my hands more, so I have to make better decisions,” he said. “I have to be smarter this year.”
Williams spent the past summer playing for a talented St. Louis Eagles 16U team that qualified for the Peach Jam in Augusta in July. He said that playing against the competition in the Nike EYBL really helped his game.
“There was a lot of competition in the EYBL, so I knew how hard I had to play every game,” Williams said. “I was excited to play in the Peach Jam.”