23	Amir Williams
	Class: Freshman Hometown: Birmingham, Mich. High School: Detroit Country Day Height / Weight: 6-11 / 220 Position: Center

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AN OVERVIEW
Ranked the No. 4 center in his class by ESPNU Scouts Inc., Amir Williams is an athletic post player. He possesses the ability to beat players down the floor and finish above the rim or with a quick jump shot. Throughout his high school career, Williams demonstrated he can score with or without his back to the basket while using the dribble to his advantage. As a 6-11 center, Williams is an excellent shot blocker on and off the ball.

PRIOR TO OHIO STATE
• Averaged 18 points, 12.6 rebounds and nearly five blocks per game his senior season at Detroit Country Day High School, earning McDonalds All-America accolades
• Also dished out 32 assists and had 29 steals his final season
• In the final week of the regular season, put up huge numbers, including 17 points and 15 rebounds vs. Perry and 32 points and 18 rebounds vs. Arthur Hill
• Finished third in Michigan Mr. Basketball voting
• As a junior, averaged 15 points and 10 rebounds en route to a 26-2 record that concluded with the Yellow Jackets winning the Class B state championship by 24 points
• Produced a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds in the title game
• Played for legendary coach Kurt Keener at Detroit County Day H.S. He also played for The Family AAU team with teammate Trey McDonald on the summer circuit.
• Son of Keith Jacks and Erma Williams and is the brother of Nikita Williams and Khalil Williams. Cousin, Darrill Williams, plays football for the University of Cincinnati
• Lists greatest sports thrill is winning the 2010 Michigan state championship and advancing to the title game in 2011
• Hopes to play professional basketball after leaving Ohio State