Alondes Williams

BIOGRAPHY

Alondes Louis Williams, born on June 19, 1999, has established a promising career as a professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Miami Heat of the National Basketball Association (NBA), also maintaining a two-way contract with the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the NBA G League. As a passionate and dedicated player, Williams has displayed exceptional skills and performance throughout his professional and college basketball career.

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, his love for basketball was fostered at Riverside University High School, under the well-esteemed guidance of coach Tyrone Lewis. During his senior year in high school, he showcased a commendable performance, averaging 12.3 points per game.

Williams started his college career at Triton College, where, as a freshman, he averaged 13.8 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. His remarkable performance led to him being honored with First Team All-North Central Community College Conference (N4C) accolades. His team managed to secure the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Division II title, making an impactful leap to Division I in the following year.

His sophomore season, shined with even brighter achievements as he averaged 17 points, 7.7 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. This feat facilitated him in earning the title of N4C Player of the Year. For his junior season, Williams transferred to Oklahoma University. Despite the changing dynamics, he kept his consistency intact, averaging six points and 1.9 rebounds per game.

During his senior year, Williams continued his unwavering tenacity, averaging 6.7 points and 2.8 rebounds per game. Seeking further opportunities to improve and demonstrate his abilities, he utilized an additional year of eligibility, transferring to Wake Forest. His time at Wake Forest proved fruitful – on December 11, 2021, Williams successfully secured the second triple-double in program history, posting an impressive 16 points, 14 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 79-53 win against USC Upstate.

Soon after, Williams had his career-high score of 36 points in a 77-70 game against VMI, just three days later. These accomplishments led him to be recognized and awarded as the ACC Player of the Year.

However, the path to success is not always a steep rise; it often comes with dips and plateaus. Although Williams was undrafted in the 2022 NBA draft, he chose to see this setback as a set-up for a stronger comeback. Williams signed a two-way contract with the Brooklyn Nets of the National Basketball Association (NBA) on July 4, 2022. However, his stint with the Nets was short-lived as he was waived on January 12, 2023, post appearing in just a single regular-season game.

Despite the intermittent obstacles, Williams remained relentless. On January 18, 2023, he was reacquired by the Long Island Nets and later his player rights were traded to the Sioux Falls Skyforce on July 24, 2023. Williams signed a contract with Miami Heat on August 11, following the trade. Despite being waived on October 14, Williams rejoined Skyforce on October 30.

Persistently working toward improving his game and performance, on February 9, 2024, he signed a two-way contract with the Miami Heat, an opportunity that marked his current presence in the professional basketball circuit. The story of Alondes Louis Williams serves as a testimony to the power of resilience and determination in the face of challenges, symbolizing the spirit of sportsmanship.