It’s been a rough season for men’s basketball in Baton Rouge, but one of the few bright spots has been the play of [autotag]KJ Williams[/autotag], a transfer from Murray State who followed coach [autotag]Matt McMahon[/autotag].
The reigning Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Year, Williams could have tried his hand at the NBA draft after last season. Instead, he took his talents to the SEC against tougher competition, a decision that has seemingly paid off.
On Monday, Williams was named a Second Team All-SEC selection by the league’s coaches. He’s the only LSU player represented in the conference’s postseason awards.
KJ Williams. That's The Tweet.
Kujo earns Second Team All-SEC honors 📈
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— LSU Basketball (@LSUBasketball) March 6, 2023
Williams ranks second in the SEC in scoring this season with an average of 17.4 points. His rebounding average of 7.6 also ranks in the league’s top 10, and he has notched eight double-doubles this season.
The veteran will be heading to the league after this campaign as his one-year lease is expiring. Though his addition didn’t lead to a lot of success on the court, he still managed to become one of the most impactful players in the SEC this season.
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