An early entry candidate for the 2007 NBA Draft. Was dismissed by the Boston College program midway through his junior season for repeat violations of team rules.

Career Highlights: Played 69 games in two-plus seasons with BC, leading the team in blocks in each of his three seasons. Blocked a BC-record 75 shots in just 15 games in 2006-07, including 13 in one game against Duquesne.

Junior (2006-07): Played in and started 15 games, averaging 32.2 minutes. Averaged 12.1 points, 6.9 rebounds and 5.0 blocks per contest. Posted a triple-double against Duquesne with 19 points, 10 rebounds and 13 blocks. Opened the season with 12 blocks and 10 rebounds in a game at Providence. Chipped in with 10 points, 11 rebounds and seven blocks in BC’s ACC-opening game win over Maryland.

Sophomore (2005-06): Appeared in 27 games, leading or tying the Eagles in blocked shots 21 times. Ranked third in ACC conference games with 1.8 bpg. Posted seven points, seven rebounds and nine blocks in a win at NC State. Posted five blocks in BC’s second-round NCAA Tournament win over Montana.

Freshman (2004-05): Appeared in 27 games, including all 16 Big East contests. Earned Big East All-Rookie Team honors after averaging 4.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in league contests. Shot 7-for-7 from the field in posting a double-double (16 points, 10 rebounds) against Providence. Tallied 11 points and seven rebounds in an NCAA Tournament win over Penn.

Strengths: An athletic big man that ranked among the nation’s top shotblockers. Uses his quick bounce off the floor to erase scoring chances of all kinds. Showed steady improvement offensively.

Personal: The son of Audrey Garrett and Roland Williams, Williams has spent time working on his game in Houston with former NBA player and coach, John Lucas.