Jaylin Michael Williams was born on June 29,2002 and is an American professional basketball player for the Oklahoma City Thunder of the National Basketball Association.
10 Facts About Jaylin Williams
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Jaylin Williams was selected by the Thunder in the second round of the 2022 NBA draft.
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Jaylin Williams led his team to the Class 6A state title and was named tournament MVP after recording 20 points and 16 rebounds in the title game.
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Jaylin Williams became a regular starter in his sophomore season.
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Jaylin Williams averaged 10.9 points and 9.8 rebounds per game, receiving first-team All-Southeastern Conference honors from the league's coaches.
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Jaylin Williams was a second-team All-SEC selection by the Associated Press and made the All-Defensive Team.
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Jaylin Williams led the NCAA Division I with 54 charges drawn and grabbed 364 rebounds, setting a program single-season record.
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Jaylin Williams declared for the NBA draft and opted to forgo his remaining college eligibility.
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Jaylin Williams was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the 2022 NBA draft with the 34th overall pick, becoming the first player of Vietnamese descent to be drafted in the NBA.
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Jaylin Williams is the first player of Vietnamese descent to play in the NBA.