C. J. Williams

Williams attended Jack Britt High School under Ike Walker. As a senior, he averaged 15.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists, leading his team to a 27–5 record and the state 4-A semifinals. For that, he was named the Cape Fear Region Player of the Year by the Fayetteville Observer and was a second-team all-state selection and was a two-time Mid Southeastern Conference Player of the Year. When he graduated, he was ranked as the No. 25 small forward by Rivals.com.^[2]

Williams played four years at North Carolina State. In 37 games as a senior, he averaged 10.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals in 31.1 minutes and helped the Wolfpack reach the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16.^[2][3][4]

After going undrafted in the 2012 NBA draft, Williams signed with ETHA Engomis of the Cypriot League on July 24, 2012.^[3] In 29 games, he averaged 13.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 steals.^[5][6]

On November 1, 2013, Williams signed with the Los Angeles D-Fenders of the NBA Development League.^[7] In 49 games, he averaged 14.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1.2 steals.^[5][6]

After joining the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2014 NBA Summer League,^[8] Williams signed with Giorgio Tesi Group Pistoia of the Italian Serie A on August 11, 2014.^[5][9] In 30 games, he averaged 14.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocks.^[6][10]

After joining the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 2015 NBA Summer League,^[11] Williams signed with JDA Dijon Basket of the French League on July 22, 2015.^[12] In 34 games, he averaged 11.9 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1 steal.^[13]

In July 2016, Williams joined the San Antonio Spurs for the 2016 NBA Summer League.^[14] On September 19, he signed with the Dallas Mavericks,^[4] but was waived on October 22 after appearing in five preseason games.^[15] On October 30, 2016, he was acquired by the Texas Legends of the NBA Development League as an affiliate player of the Mavericks.^[16]

On September 27, 2017, Williams signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.^[17] His training camp deal would later be upgraded into a two-way contract on October 14, 2017, meaning he can officially split playing time between the Los Angeles Clippers and their G League affiliate, the Agua Caliente Clippers.^[18] On January 8, 2018 Williams scored 15 points against to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 108–107. Williams made a game winning three-point shot with 9.1 seconds remaining. On April 9, 2018, Williams was reported to have re-signed with the Los Angeles Clippers to a multi-year deal.^[19] On April 11, he was named the recipient of the 2018 NBA G League's Jason Collier Sportsmanship Award.^[20] On July 27, 2018, the Clippers waived Williams.^[21]

On July 31, 2018, the Minnesota Timberwolves signed Williams to a two-way contract with the Iowa Wolves of the NBA G League.^[22]

On September 25, 2019, Williams signed a non-guaranteed deal with the Brooklyn Nets,^[23][24] and was waived on October 18.^[25] He then landed with the Long Island Nets.^[26]

On February 18, 2021, he signed with Élan Béarnais of the French LNB Pro A.^[27]

On August 10, 2021, he signed with Semt77 Yalovaspor of the Turkish Basketball Super League.^[28]

On July 17, 2022, he signed with Ironi Ness Ziona of the Israeli Basketball Super League.^[29]

Williams played with the senior United States national team at the 2017 FIBA AmeriCup, where he won a gold medal.

Williams' father played baseball in college at Florida A&M. Williams majored in Business Administration - Human Resources.^[2]

• NC State Wolfpack bio
• College stats @ sports-reference.com