Williams has become pillar of strength for North basketball
January 16, 2011
by
Don Ketchum,
AZPreps365
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By Don Ketchum
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While the debate continues about who is the best male basketball player in the state, one thing is certain – Phoenix North senior post player Alan Williams deserves to be included in the discussion. "="">
The 6-foot-7, 240-pound Williams was selected to
The Arizona Republic’s Class 5A All-State First Team as a junior last season, when North won its second straight Class 5A state championship.
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This season, Williams is intent on bringing a third straight state title trophy to the campus in the heart of downtown Phoenix, and his numbers indicate he is making another significant impact.
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According to MaxPreps, he was averaging 23.7 points, 16.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 2.1 steals and 4.9 blocks per game through Jan. 13. His season high in points was 43 against Phoenix Central in the Phoenix Union High School District holiday tournament, and he has combined for 49 rebounds in two games against Central.
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“I know it sounds like a cliché, but my goal this year is to win another state championship,’’ Williams said. “Winning a title would mean everything.
