Ken Williams
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Career information
CollegeNorth Texas (1974–1978)
NBA draft1978: undrafted
PositionForward / center
Career highlights and awards

Ken Williams is an American retired basketball player who is best known for leading NCAA Division I in rebounding as a senior in 1977–78.

Williams grew up in Dallas, Texas and graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1974.

Williams led the Mean Green in rebounding for three seasons, holds the top two single season rebounding totals in school history, and the career record for total rebounds. During his senior season, when he led the NCAA in rebounding, he averaged 14.7 rebounds per game in 28 games.

In 1997, Williams was inducted into the school's athletics hall of fame.

References

  • "2010–11 NCAA Men's Basketball Records" (PDF). 2010–11 NCAA Men's Basketball Media Guide. National Collegiate Athletic Association. 2010. Retrieved January 26, 2011.
  • "Athletic Highlights: Men's Basketball". Mean Green Mania. University of North Texas. Retrieved January 26, 2011.
  • "UNT Hall of Fame 1997 Induction Class". MeanGreenSports.com. University of North Texas. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved January 26, 2011.
  • "North Texas Athletic Hall of Fame: Listing of members by year inducted". University of North Texas. June 28, 2005. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved January 26, 2011.


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