Chaz Williams Post UMass

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At what level will Chaz Williams play post-UMass?

Drafted by NBA team
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Undrafted but eventually signed by an NBA team
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29%
NBA D-League
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18%
European basketball league
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Post by Floyd » Tue Jan 21, 2014 3:30 pm

Not sure where HE goes, but #3 should go up on the wall with the others. His impact on this team has been a program changer
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Post by Kosty » Tue Jan 21, 2014 3:45 pm

^

He's 330 points away from bumping Freeman out of the top 5 in all time scoring. I don't think he's touching Lou in 4th place.

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Post by Big10Land » Tue Jan 21, 2014 5:21 pm

I don't see him getting drafted or playing on an NBA team, but I wouldn't count him out going to one of the camps. I think the only projects NBA teams will entertain are big men because there is always potential. Chaz is playing at the top of his game and I think will make a big name for himself overseas.

When I think of another player at his height that is playing on an NBA team, I think of Jameer Nelson (of St. Joes fame), but Jameer is 6.0 ft and a first round pick.
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Post by cam9219 » Tue Jan 21, 2014 5:50 pm

I don't think he will get drafted, but could see him impressing in the Summer League and earning a training camp invite at the very least. I know some have already touched on his struggles against big teams with trees inside, BUT I think the spacing will help him inside at the next level. Giving him more space to use his quickness and agility will help his game. Big men may be slow to help on his drives since a lot of NBA 4's and 5's now can stretch the floor with range.
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Post by Chris20 » Tue Jan 21, 2014 6:01 pm

Courts are the same size in NBA.

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Post by UMass87 » Tue Jan 21, 2014 6:06 pm

ya...that was a head scratcher.

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Post by InnervisionsUMASS » Tue Jan 21, 2014 7:01 pm

Chaz absolutely has a chance to play in the NBA. His work ethic would help overcome his body size.
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Post by cam9219 » Tue Jan 21, 2014 10:01 pm

Chris20 wrote:Courts are the same size in NBA.
Well I guess I learn something new every day. Still there is a lot more driving lanes in the NBA because of the range of players 1-5 so the overall point still stands.

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Post by MikeUMA » Tue Aug 30, 2022 12:28 pm

WMUA talks with Chaz
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5eixor ... 55jnQ&nd=1

Sounds like he has more to do in his overseas playing, but he wants to get into coaching someday, back here if the opportunity allows.

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Post by diplomat » Tue Aug 30, 2022 3:53 pm

^
Cool interview. Always good to hear about what Chaz is up to. Chaz brought up a good point about why hiring DK back will be beneficial. Chaz spoke about “the energy” not being there the past few years regarding reaching out to him and other former players. Now with DK there chaz is talking about going to the 1st practice of the season and working out with Noah to givw him some pointers.

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Post by LS71 » Tue Aug 30, 2022 7:45 pm

He was a counselor at the basketball camp my grandniece attended this summer.

She knew he played pro ball in Europe but she didn’t know he went to UMass.

She said he was cool.
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Post by InnervisionsUMASS » Wed Aug 31, 2022 7:28 am

Kosty wrote: Tue Jan 21, 2014 3:45 pm ^

He's 330 points away from bumping Freeman out of the top 5 in all time scoring. I don't think he's touching Lou in 4th place.

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Re: Chaz Williams Post UMass

Post by Old Cage » Sun Oct 23, 2022 12:17 pm

Gonzalo Bedia Diaz. @gonzalobedia . 4 min
It was 2014 when I highlighted @Chaz3Williams as on of the best PG finishing college (UMass) and ready to play start pros in Europe. Today I'm watching him in 🇪🇸 playing for @COBSAD
"Jack didn’t have any envy in him," Calipari said. "He was the greatest coach to ever coach here."

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