Tulsa Signs Top Chicago-area Guard Keshawn Williams to Basketball National Letter-of-Intent

TULSA, Okla. –– Ranked as the third-best player in the state of Illinois by Prep Hoops, Keshawn Williams signed a national letter-of-intent to continue his education and basketball career at The University of Tulsa, coach Frank Haith announced today.

Williams, a 6'2" guard from Chicago Heights (Ill.) Bloom High School, enters his senior season as a two-year varsity starter and three-year letterwinner. In addition to Williams, four of his prep teammates also have Division I offers this year.

Williams has established himself as one of the top guards in the state of Illinois' senior class. As a junior, Williams averaged 14 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.0 steals. He also shared the team-lead for scoring his sophomore season at 15 points per game.

"Keshawn is a talent. He is one of the top players in the country and will be a dynamic player in our program during his collegiate career," said Haith. "One thing I love about Keshawn is that he is all about winning. When he is needed to score, he can get to the rim, he can score on the perimeter or create scoring opportunities for his teammates. When his team needs a big play defensively, he wants to shoulder that responsibility too. He is going to fit well with how we are building this program for the future."

"I also want to mention Keshawn's family and his high school coaches. Keshawn values education. He is a terrific student and that has been passed down from his parents, who have made education a priority. Keshawn is very grounded and hardworking and that fits the culture of The University of Tulsa," added Haith. "He is coming from a terrific high school program at Bloom. Coach Maddox has done a fantastic job with that program and I want to congratulate him on what is a very memorable signing day for him and the Bloom High School program."

In each of the previous two seasons, Williams earned all-tournament team honors at the Chicago Heights Classic and the Pontiac Christmas Tournament. At the Pontiac tournament, Williams received the AC Williamson award, given for sportsmanship, leadership and as the most outstanding player. He is a two-time all-league selection in the South Suburban Conference.

"Keshawn has a lot of God-given ability. He's fast, he's a great finisher and has a flair to his game. He is really good in transition both passing and scoring. His ability to slash, shoot the mid-range shot and finish at the basket are his forte. He's able to make plays for himself and others off the bounce," said Dante Maddox, Bloom High School head coach.

"Keshawn is a humble, high character young man with a great personality. He's easy to be around," added Maddox.

2019-20 Tulsa Basketball Signing Class
Name Pos Ht. Hometown/Current School
Keshawn Williams G 6-2 Chicago Heights, Ill / Bloom HS

Tulsa Signs Top Chicago-area Guard Keshawn Williams to Basketball National Letter-of-Intent

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