High School standout Louis Williams said he will enter the NBA draft instead
of attending the University of Georgia.
Williams, the Naismith Trophy High School Player of the Year, announced his
decision Wednesday at his high school. He protected his amateur status by
not hiring an agent.

But when asked about the chances he would change his mind and attend the
University of Georgia he said, "Probably slim and none."

"The opportunity is fresh right now," he said. "I don't want to pass on an
opportunity that may not be there later."

Williams said he had spoken with Georgia coach Dennis Felton on Wednesday
after making his decision. He said Felton offered congratulations, but said
he would hold Williams' scholarship open if he changed his mind in the next
month.

The NBA draft is June 28, and Williams can withdraw his name before June 21
and not lose his college eligibility.

Williams, who averaged 27.5 points as a senior, was ranked as one of the top
high school players in the nation and was the top name in Georgia's signing
class.

But as a 6-foot-2 shooting guard, Williams' NBA future is uncertain. One
Internet site has Williams listed as the No. 45 pick overall -- midway
through the second round -- in its latest mock draft. Another ranks Williams
as a bubble player who could be drafted late in the first round but is more
likely to be a second-round pick.



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Has anybody heard of this guy? I thought that I heard that Congress was
considering legislation to set an age limit for players entering the NBA.

On Wed, 4 May 2005 21:18:30 -0400, "NOYB" wrote:

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Has anybody heard of this guy? I thought that I heard that Congress was
considering legislation to set an age limit for players entering the NBA.

Oddly enough, I have.

He is not NBA caliber as his high school conference is a joke. In one
mock draft I saw, the comment was "He should have been in the 50 to 60
points per game class".

Later,

Tom

NOYB wrote:

Has anybody heard of this guy? I thought that I heard that Congress
was
considering legislation to set an age limit for players entering the
NBA.

Yes, I've heard of him.
No, you thought wrong.

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NOYB wrote:

Has anybody heard of this guy? I thought that I heard that Congress
was
considering legislation to set an age limit for players entering the
NBA.

Yes, I've heard of him.

Really? I didn't figure you for a basketball aficionado. Studies have
shown that those who use pot, don't watch pro sports because their brains
can't operate fast enough to follow the action.

Is he any good? Have you seen him play?

NOYB wrote:
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NOYB wrote:

Has anybody heard of this guy? I thought that I heard that
Congress
was
considering legislation to set an age limit for players entering
the
NBA.

Yes, I've heard of him.

Really? I didn't figure you for a basketball aficionado. Studies
have
shown that those who use pot, don't watch pro sports because their
brains
can't operate fast enough to follow the action.

Really? please, show us those studies. Also, while you are at it,
please show the group what evidence you have that I "use pot". Have
any, or just another ignorant statement from you?

Is he any good?
Yes, he's very good.

Have you seen him play?
No, but he gets tons of local publicity.

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NOYB wrote:
wrote in message
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NOYB wrote:

Has anybody heard of this guy? I thought that I heard that
Congress
was
considering legislation to set an age limit for players entering
the
NBA.

Yes, I've heard of him.

Really? I didn't figure you for a basketball aficionado. Studies
have
shown that those who use pot, don't watch pro sports because their
brains
can't operate fast enough to follow the action.

Really? please, show us those studies. Also, while you are at it,
please show the group what evidence you have that I "use pot". Have
any, or just another ignorant statement from you?

Is he any good?
Yes, he's very good.

Have you seen him play?
No, but he gets tons of local publicity.

He's from Atlanta?

NOYB wrote:
wrote in message
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NOYB wrote:
wrote in message
oups.com...

NOYB wrote:

Has anybody heard of this guy? I thought that I heard that
Congress
was
considering legislation to set an age limit for players
entering
the
NBA.

Yes, I've heard of him.

Really? I didn't figure you for a basketball aficionado. Studies
have
shown that those who use pot, don't watch pro sports because their
brains
can't operate fast enough to follow the action.

Really? please, show us those studies. Also, while you are at it,
please show the group what evidence you have that I "use pot". Have
any, or just another ignorant statement from you?

Is he any good?
Yes, he's very good.

Have you seen him play?
No, but he gets tons of local publicity.

He's from Atlanta?

Yes, he's from Gwinnett, suburbs. I hear interviews with him a lot,
says he'd like to play for the Hawks.