History of Devin Williams (basketball) in Timeline

Devin Jamar Williams is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Mets de Guaynabo in the Baloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN). Prior to his professional career, Williams played college basketball at West Virginia University. He is an athlete competing in professional basketball.

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May 31, 1994: Devin Williams Born

On May 31, 1994, Devin Jamar Williams was born. He is an American professional basketball player.

August 2011: Brother's Death

In August 2011, Donshae Williams, Devin Williams' younger older brother, was shot and killed in Cincinnati, just before Devin started his junior year at Withrow High School.

2011: High School Basketball

In 2011, Devin Williams, as a junior at Withrow High School, averaged 15.2 points and 10.5 rebounds per game. He also earned All-Cincinnati Metro Athletic Conference First Team honors.

2012: Transfer to Montverde Academy

In 2012, Devin Williams transferred to Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida for his senior year of high school.

April 2013: High School National Tournament Victory

In April 2013, Devin Williams helped Montverde Academy win the High School National Tournament by rallying from a 16-point deficit to beat Saint Benedict's Preparatory School 67–65 in the final.

2013: Freshman Season at West Virginia

In 2013, Devin Williams began his freshman year at West Virginia, starting 31 of 33 games and averaging 8.4 points and leading the team with 7.2 rebounds per game.

March 8, 2014: Season High Scoring Performance

On March 8, 2014, Devin Williams scored a season-high 22 points and tied his season high for rebounds with 13 in a 92–86 win over Kansas.

2014: Sophomore Season at West Virginia

In 2014, Devin Williams began his sophomore season at West Virginia, playing and starting in all 34 games, averaging 11.6 points and leading the team with 8.1 rebounds per game. He also earned All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors.

March 7, 2015: Career-Best Performance Against Oklahoma State

On March 7, 2015, Devin Williams tied his career-best performance with 22 points and 13 rebounds in an 81–72 win over Oklahoma State.

December 2015: Motivation from Tragedy

In December 2015, Devin Williams stated that he uses his brother's death in August 2011 as motivation to help his nephew and family.

2015: Junior Season at West Virginia

In 2015, Devin Williams had career highs in points (13.3), rebounds (9.5) and assists (1.4), earning second-team All-Big 12, USBWA All-District II Team and NABC All-District 8 second team honors.

March 29, 2016: Declared for NBA Draft

On March 29, 2016, Devin Williams declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final year of college eligibility. He later admitted he "received some bad advice" regarding the draft.

August 9, 2016: Signed with Melbourne United

On August 9, 2016, Devin Williams signed with Melbourne United for the 2016–17 NBL season.

2016: NBA Summer League with Milwaukee Bucks

In 2016, after going undrafted in the NBA draft, Devin Williams joined the Milwaukee Bucks for the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.

January 31, 2017: Release from Melbourne United

On January 31, 2017, after recovering from a knee injury, Devin Williams was granted a release from his contract with Melbourne United to pursue opportunities in the US.