Southern University

Darius Williams is in his first year at Southern University (he is known around the program as DayDay). The Newark, NJ native transferred from Cal State Bakersfield.

PRIOR TO SOUTHERN:
JUNIOR YEAR AT CAL STATE BAKERSFIELD (2018-19)
-Averaged 1.6 ppg and 1.6 rpg

JUNIOR COLLEGE (2016-18): Competed for Paris Junior College in Paris, Texas…Coached by Bobby Taylor…Earned All-American honors…As a freshman, helped the Dragons with eight points per game on 51.4% shooting from the field…Also chipped in for 5.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists a contest…As a sophomore, led the team in scoring with 18 points per game…Added 3.3 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 2.3 steals per contest…Paris JC was 23-7 during 2017-18 season and advanced to the Region 14 Tournament…Was a JuCo-Showcase All-Star at the Elite 80 East Camp and a top player in the Mullins Top 100 Camp. Ranked as one of the top 75 players in the nation in Junior College.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2015 graduate of The Robinson School in Newark, N.J….Led the Phoenixes to a conference Championship while being named conference Player of the Year…Averaged 17 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks a game senior year…Led TRS to a 31-2 record and a No. 2 national ranking.

PERSONAL: Born on June 28, 1997…Son of Ramona Brinson…A liberal studies major…Hopes to play basketball professionally after his time at SU