The UConn-Boston Celtics connection got a little bit stronger Sunday night as rookie forward Grant Williams and Celtics assistant coach took in a home game for the UConn women.
The pair, who both happen to be Tennessee alumni, a historic rival in women’s NCAA basketball play, made the 90-minute drive from Boston to support a local basketball powerhouse that just so happens to be the alma mater of All-NBA Boston point guard Kemba Walker.
He is the best. @Grant2Will is a real one!!!
Day off from @NBA and the @celtics OF COURSE he is at @UConnWBB for the first time taking in women’s basketball. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/26rSfqTZ4U— Holly Rowe (@sportsiren) December 8, 2019
The duo were also present to support a number of Lawson’s Team USA 3-on-3 tournament players in attendance for the tilt, which pitted the No. 4-ranked Huskies against Notre Dame (UConn would win the matchup 81-57).
According to Williams, he was, “just trying to see some better basketball”, and as those who follow the team know well, there are few outfits in the women’s collegiate game who can compete with Connecticut season-to-season in that regard, Notre Dame being a rare exception.
Simply the best! Boston @celtics rookie @Grant2Will takes in his first game at @UConnWBB with @celtics Assistant coach @karalawson20
And drops his deep @Wnba @ncaawbb knowledge! pic.twitter.com/KT0a3t117k— Holly Rowe (@sportsiren) December 9, 2019
Williams wants to see more support for women’s programs, and a game pitting two historic programs against one another while also serving as a scouting opportunity is certainly a great way to do so.
Watch the video above for more details about why the pair made the trek, taking time out of their busy Celtics training schedule to soak in some hoops in Storrs, Connecticut.