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Derrick Williams  F  7
Date Of Birth: May 25, 1991 (20 years old)
Birthplace: La Mirada, California (United States)
Nationality: United States
Height: 6-8 (203cm)      Weight: 241 (109kg)   
Current Agent: Robert T. Pelinka
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (Minnesota Timberwolves)
 


Draft Entry: 2011 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2011 Early Entrant
Pre-Draft Team: Arizona (So)
Draft Rights Trade: N/A
Draft Rights Renounced: N/A
High School: La Mirada High School [La Mirada, California (United States)]
AAU Team: N/A

News


Irving, Rubio Headline 2012 All-Rookie First Team

Kyrie Irving, Ricky Rubio, Kenneth Faried, Klay Thompson, Iman Shumpert, Kawhi Leonard and Brandon Knight have been voted to the 2011-12 NBA All-Rookie First Team.

Shumpert, George, Bundinger, Derrick Williams In Dunk Contest

Iman Shumpert, Paul George, Chase Budinger and Derrick Williams will participate in the 2012 NBA Slam Dunk Contest.

Griffin, Rubio Headline 2012 Rising Stars Challenge Participants

The NBA has announced the 2012 Rising Stars Challenge participants on Wednesday.

Derrick Williams Vents Frustration Over Lack Of Playing Time

Derrick Williams is averaging just 18 minutes and 7.3 points per game.

Wolves Visited Cryotherapy Clinic

The Wolves visited a cryotherapy clinic Tuesday before their game against the Mavericks.

Adelman Considering Love-Williams-Beasley Frontcourt

Rick Adelman is confident Kevin Love, Derrick Williams, and Michael Beasley can score as a unit.

Adelman Slides Derrick Williams To Power Forward

Rick Adelman is moving Derrick Williams to the power forward spot to ease the rookie's transition to the pro game.

Derrick Williams Signs Rookie Deal With Wolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced they have signed 2011 first-round draft choice Derrick Williams.

Derrick Williams Prepared To Find Overseas Team

Derrick Williams is seriously considering signing overseas.

Derrick Williams Inks Endorsement With Under Armour

No. 2 draft pick Derrick Williams signed a multi-year deal with Under Armour.

Derrick Williams Considering Advance From Trading Card Company

Derrick Williams may host basketball camps to earn money during the lockout.

Pelinka Organizing Exhibition Games In China; Bryant, Williams Likely To Be Featured

Agent Rob Pelinka is organizing a series of exhibition games in China featuring his top clients.

Williams Unconcerned With Minnesota's Coaching Search

The Timberwolves are reportedly set to fire coach Kurt Rambis.

Derrick Williams Unafraid Of Position Labels

Derrick Williams downplayed the importance of having a set position, comparing the situation to Dirk Nowitzki.

Wolves Reject Lakers' Offer Of Odom For No. 2 Pick

The Lakers wanted to use the selection on Derrick Williams.

Suns, Wolves Discussed Nash Trade

The Suns have explored discussions of a trade involving Steve Nash to the Wolves in a package that would include the No. 2 overall pick.

Pacers Offer Hibbert, 15th Pick To Minnesota For 2nd

Indiana would draft Derrick Williams should a trade be consummated.

NBA Draft Green Room Invitations Announced

Likely No. 1 overall pick Kyrie Irving headlines the list.

Cavs Undecided On No. 1 Pick

Byron Scott said the Cavaliers have yet to decide who to draft with the first pick in the draft.

Timberwolves Set To Look At Williams, Kanter

The Timberwolves are bringing in Derrick Williams and Enes Kanter Thursday for a pre-draft workout.

Derrick Williams To Work Out For Cavaliers

The Cavaliers are bringing in Derrick Williams on Tuesday for a pre-draft workout.

Wizards Not Looking To Move Up In Draft

Sources say there is one direction the Wizards most likely won’t move -- towards the No. 2 pick.

Cavaliers In Trade Talks With Timberwolves, Pistons For No. 2 Pick

The Cavaliers are in discussions to trade for the No. 2 pick in next month’s draft.

Markieff Morris Says Derrick Williams 'Not As Good As Advertised'

Former Kansas center Markieff Morris likes his chances against Derrick Williams.

Irving, Williams Measure At 10 Percent Body Fat

Kyrie Irving and Derrick William’ body fat measured at greater than 10 pecent Friday at the NBA draft combine.

Williams Does Not See Himself As Power Forward

Derrick Williams' position at the next level remains a point of contention.

Derrick Williams Thinks He Can Replace LeBron In Cleveland

Derrick Williams believes he can fill the void left by LeBron James in Cleveland.

Cavs Win Lottery; Wolves Second, Jazz Third

Chris Grant and the Cavaliers will own the first and fourth overall picks in the 2011 NBA Draft.

Derrick Williams Tabs Rob Pelinka As Agent

Rob Pelinka represents 16 NBA players, including Lakers star guard Kobe Bryant.

Derrick Williams Played With Broken Pinky

Derrick Williams played the final two months of season with a broken finger.

Derrick Williams Still Attending Classes At Arizona

Likely top-3 pick Derrick Williams plans to complete his spring semester at Arizona University.

Derrick Williams Heading To NBA Draft

Arizona forward Derrick Williams was one of five Wooden Award finalists.

Cavs See Derrick Williams As NBA Power Forward

The Cleveland Cavaliers have limited options at the top of the draft.

Derrick Williams Will Take Time Making NBA Decision

Arizona forward Derrick Williams, a surefire top 5 pick in this year's draft, is in no rush to make a decision on his future.

Derrick Williams Sees Himself As NBA Small Forward

Derrick Williams compares himself to hybrid forwards like David West and Michael Beasley.

Derrick Williams, Second-Half Run Too Much For Duke

Derrick Williams scored a career-high 32 points to lead Arizona to an upset over defending national champion Duke.

Duke Aims To Keep Derrick Williams Off Free Throw Line

Derrick Williams is a player to keep off the free throw as he has attempted more than 300 freebies this season.

Derrick Williams On Pace To Eclipse Steve Kerr’s Three-Point Percentage

Arizona’s Derrick Williams is on the verge of breaking an unlikely record.

Derrick Williams No. 5 Seed Arizona Reject Memphis' Upset Bid

Derrick Williams swatted away a shot with less than two seconds left as the Wildcats advanced to the Round of 32.

Fredette, Walker, Smith, Sullinger, Johnson Named To USBWA's All-American First Team

The SEC didn't have a representative on either team.

Fredette, Sullinger, Walker Among Wooden Award Finalists

The Wooden Award is voted on by members of the media.

Washington Wins 2011 Pac-10 Conference Tournament

Tournament MVP Isaiah Thomas hit a game-winner to give Washington the tourney win.

Derrick Williams Named Pac-10 Player Of The Year

Derrick Williams was picked as the league?s top player after averaging 18.8 points per game on 61.2 percent shooting in conference play.

Derrick Williams' Work Ethic Scores Well With Scouts

NBA scouts are intrigued by Derrick Williams’ steady improvement.

Derrick Williams Shooting 60 Percent In Clutch Situations

Derrick Williams performs well in clutch situations.

Fredette, Sullinger Among Finalists For Oscar Robertson Award

Jimmer Fredette and Jared Sullinger headline the list of finalists for the Oscar Robertson Trophy.

Kerr: UA?s Williams Will Be 20-Point NBA Scorer

The former Arizona standout and NBA GM has a pretty good idea of Derrick Williams' draft stock.

O?Neill: Derrick Williams Most Protected Since Jordan

Kevin O'Neill didn't pull any punches when asked how officials have been treating Derrick Williams.

Efficiency Of Derrick Williams Keys Arizona?s Offense

Derrick Williams is on pace to finish first or second on UA's single-season lists in four major statistical categories.

Derrick Williams Trying To Play 'Underrated' Despite Climbing Draft Stock

Derrick Williams has improved his draft stock tremendously during his sophomore season at Arizona.

O'Neill Asked About Three Former USC Committments Leading Arizona In Scoring

Head coach Kevin O'Neill was asked about three one-time commitments, Derrick Williams, Solomon Hill and MoMo Jones, who all ended up in Arizona.

Coach Calls Derrick Williams 'Special'

Derrick Williams scored 31 points on 8-for-12 shooting against Arizona State.

Arizona's Williams Described As 'Lottery Good'

Santa Clara coach Kerry Keating has been very impressed by Arizona's Derrick Williams.

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