Jordan Williams

A former basketball player from the United States, Jordan Williams, spent two seasons playing college basketball for the Maryland Terrapins.

Early Life, Family & Education

Leron and Dedra Williams welcomed Jordan Williams into the world on October 11, 1990, in Torrington, Connecticut. His three siblings are Desmond Williams, Caycee Williams, and Nicole Williams.

Williams was reared in Torrington, Connecticut, by his family. His passion and love for basketball grew from a very young age. He eventually started working professionally after completing his formal studies.

Williams attended Torrington High School, where he finished his high school studies. After high school, he relocated to Maryland to get his bachelor’s degree.

Jordan Williams | Career

Since his senior year of high school, Williams has played basketball for Torrington High School in Torrington, Connecticut. He scored 36 points per game on average during his final year. He wasn’t given much credit for his basketball skills in high school.

Williams finished his degree and moved to Maryland. He started 31 games for the Maryland Terrapins men’s basketball team during his freshman year of college in 2009–2010.

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— Jordan Williams (@YM4williams) February 25, 2016

Williams was selected by the officials for the ACC 2009–10 season as a result of his good performance and abilities. He received praise from the team’s coach for his skills.

During his rookie season, Williams was nominated for both the Wooden Award and the Naismith Award.

Williams gave the team a number of advantages. On January 22, 2011, he recorded his 13th consecutive double, which contributed to the team’s victory over Clemson. Williams was ultimately selected by Fox Sports for the Third Team All-America.

Williams announced his NBA draft intentions after his second year. He had yet to sign with an agency in order to play for the college. He then hired an agent, which prevented him from playing college basketball.

NBA Career

On June 23, Williams was chosen by the New Jersey Nets in the 2011 NBA Draft.

During the 2011 NBA Lockout, Williams agreed to participate in a matchup against the Polish team Zastal Zielona Gora. Following the end of the lockout, he returned to the Nets.

In January 2012, the Nets traded him to the Springfield Armor. After he had been on the team for a month, the Nets summoned him back.

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— Jordan Williams (@YM4williams) December 10, 2017

Williams played for the Brooklyn Nets up until July 11, 2012, when he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks. On September 17, 2012, his new team, the Atlanta Hawks, released him from his contract.

On August 28, 2013, Williams agreed to a one-year contract with the Bilbao Basket. But the club let him go just a short while after.

Williams is no longer a basketball player because of his role in the assault case from that year.

Controvesies| Assault Case

On suspicion of kidnapping, robbery, and third-degree assault against a minor, Williams was taken into custody in his native Connecticut in 2017. The victim was a boy, 15 years old.

The Torrington Police Department charged Williams with disturbing the peace, assault, bodily violence, and endangering a youngster.

Three additional people were involved in the crime, according to the authorities. According to the authorities, the assault might have been the result of a failed drug trade.

According to the police, a young person was kidnapped and had his belongings and clothing stolen. The perpetrators battered the child and took him to a secluded place in Torrington. With the assistance of locals, the victim ultimately succeeded in escaping.

Williams entered a guilty plea and received a two-year prison term in 2018. But he persisted in saying that he had refrained from abusing the child physically.

Williams was not involved in the victim’s beating, according to his counsel, who argued for a reversal of the judgment. Jordan Williams was given a five-year sentence after the Alford Plea, yet he avoided going to jail.

Williams was involved in the case, according to the authorities, but he was not present when the youngster was beaten. Williams expressed regret for his deeds and for allowing his friends to attack without his intervention.

Net Worth and Salary

Jordan Williams is thought to have a net worth of $1.5 million. The many contracts established with teams served as the main source of income.

Williams participated in both the NBA and his collegiate team, and his earnings have raised his total net worth. In accordance with his contract, Williams received $497,269 from the Atlanta Hawks each year from 2011 to 2013.

The athlete puts in a lot of effort and makes a lot of sacrifices to advance in his professional career. Professional basketball requires a lot of hard work and is a challenging vocation.

Relationship Status

Williams is not wed at the moment. Any potential romantic partners’ background information is lacking.

In 2015, Williams dated Idalis Berroa. She was also involved in the assault case involving the minor. The couple soon split up after the police’s investigations and charges.

He tries to keep his personal affairs secret and only talks about his involvement in unusual situations.

Physical Appearance

He stands at a commanding height of 6 feet 10 inches (2.08 m) and weighs roughly 260 lb (118 kg). His body is athletic and has been maintaining it. Also, He has dark hair and dark brown eyes to match his fair complexion.

Tattoos

Like the vast majority of basketball players, Williams has tattoos and body piercings.
On both of his arms, he also has tattoos.

Williams has mysterious writing, some of which is impossible to read, on each of his arms.
Although he doesn’t elaborate on the meaning of his tattoos, it is obvious that he appreciates having them.

His tattoos look wonderful on him, despite the fact that he has kept their meanings a secret.

Social Media Presence

Williams doesn’t use any social media platforms right now. Given that he seems to keep his personal life private, it makes it natural that he doesn’t have a presence online.

Following his incident in 2018, Williams has not been active in the media. The court suspended his license for a period of five years.

Williams’ professional career in baskets came to an end as a result of the scathing criticism he received from the general public for his actions and guilty plea.

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FAQS

What kind of relationship does Jordan Williams have?

Williams is not married right now and has never been.

What punishments were imposed on Williams in the context of the minor’s assault case?

Williams was found guilty in the 2016 assault case involving the youngster and received a five-year suspended sentence.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Jordan Williams
Birth Date	October 11, 1990
Birth Place	Torrington, Connecticut
Age	32 years old
Known As	Jordan Williams
Religion	Christian
Nationality	American
Education	Torrington High School University of Maryland
Horoscope	Libra
Fathers Name	Leron Williams
Mothers Name	Dedra Williams
Siblings	Caycee Williams, Nicole Williams, Desmond Williams
Height	610 (2.08 m)
Weight	260 lb (118 kg)
Build	Athletic
Shoe Size	N/A
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown
League	N/A
Active Years	2011-2018
Marital Status	Single
Spouse	N/A
Children	N/A
Profession	Basketball Player
Position	Power forward/ Center
Currently Playing for	Not Active
Net Worth	$1.5 million