Athlete of the week

Lemi Williams

Birthdate: March 21, 1979
Hometown: Hayti, Mo.
Previous school: Mineral Arts Junior College
Position: Forward
Height:  6-foot-6
Class: Junior
Major: Psychology

Junior College: As a sophomore averaged 18.9 points, 4 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in leading Mineral Arts to a 19-13 record and a second-place conference finish. Earned unanimous All-Region 16 and All-MCCAC honors as a sophomore.

2000: Through five games, averaging 15.6 points, 5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.4 steals.

Leads team with 13 three-pointers on 50 percent shooting. Named Big West player of the week for second week of the season, during which he averaged 17.5 points and 5.3 rebounds.

Scored season-high 22 points in 76-74 win over San Francisco at Big Island Invitational.Reached season-high of seven rebounds twice this season, once in the 84-77 win over Air Force and also in San Francisco game.

– compiled by Phil Witte

Coach's comments

"He's a very good player and he has made a big contribution to the team. Offensively, he is hard to guard and he's done a good job defensively, too."
– Head Coach Wayne Morgan