Henry Williams (basketball)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 6, 1970 Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Ben Davis (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| College | Charlotte (1988–1992) |
| NBA draft | 1992 / Round: 2 / Pick: 44th overall |
| Selected by the San Antonio Spurs | |
| Playing career | 1992–2002 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| 1992–1993 | Wichita Falls Texans |
| 1993–1995 | Scaligera Verona |
| 1995–1999 | Benetton Treviso |
| 1999–2000 | Virtus Roma |
| 2000–2001 | Scaligera Verona |
| 2002 | Basket Napoli |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Henry Williams (born June 6, 1970), nicknamed Hi-Fly, is an American retired basketball player.
College career
Williams played college basketball for UNC Charlotte under coach Jeff Mullins from 1988 through 1992. In his four years with the 49ers, Williams remains the 49ers' all-time leading scorer with 2,383 points. The school has also retired his #34 jersey. He helped lead the 49ers to the 1992 NCAA Tournament and to an NIT berth in 1989.
Professional playing career
Williams was drafted in the second round (44th overall) in the 1992 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs, but never played for the team. He spent the majority of his professional career in Europe. During his 10-year overseas career, Williams played for Italian teams Scaligera Verona, Treviso, and Roma, winning six Italian League championships, and posting a career scoring average of 20.2 points.[1] He was the Italian League MVP in 1996.
Post playing career
During the 2004-05 NBA season, Williams was the Charlotte Bobcats' additional on-air talent.[1]
He is the Pastor of New Zion Missionary Church in Charlotte, North Carolina.[1]