[2], Williams’ son, Da’Monte Williams, is a guard for the University of Illinois basketball team. Senior Night Send-off In episode 60 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns and Marlee Wierda discuss Illinois basketball's 81-72 loss at Michigan State. Williams played in 31 of 32 games and even made three starts his freshman season in 2017-18. 7 Ohio State, Ayo Dosunmu returned after missing three games with a concussion and facial injuries to score 19 points, and No. Frank Williams broke his … Appears to suffer ankle injury Williams appeared to suffer an ankle injury during the first half of Thursday's game against Northwestern, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports. Many people don’t see him as a key piece to the future. 15 Illinois over Purdue, 66-58, No. When starting forward and fellow senior Matt Mitchell was out with injury this mid-season, Schakel picked up the slack in terms of scoring. Williams is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Nebraska, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports. Williams appeared to suffer an ankle injury during the first half of Thursday's game against Northwestern, Scott Richey of The Champaign News-Gazette reports. Illinois senior Da'Monte Williams tweaked an ankle injury that Underwood said has been bothering him for about a month. Trent Frazier, Da'Monte Williams, Zach Griffith and even Ayo were all recognized before the game. Williams’ two-year tenure at Illinois is the first time in his basketball career where he’s been stuck in neutral on the offensive end as he averaged 15.3 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.3 assists as a junior, leading Manual to a third-place finish in IHSA Class 3A State Tournament. Sunday No Huddle: Win number 'uno' In episode 30 of the WCIA 3-in-1 Pod: Bret Beherns, Marlee Wierda and Andy Olson breakdown Illinois football's 23-20 win over Rutgers, their first victory of the season. [2], Williams’ son, Da’Monte Williams, is a guard for the University of Illinois basketball team. Da’Monte Williams is the type of player championship teams need. “I don’t think if I miss a shot that I’m a bad player but finding my role has been difficult. https://www.collegefantasyupdate.com/cbb-injuries-updates-from-tues-january-19 It looks like Da'Monte Williams is the next to have a torn ACL. Williams will return to a bench role Saturday versus Ohio State. 12 Illinois, Maryland looks for its third straight win over No. Nebraska looks to knock off No. 4 Illinois rallied late to beat No. But Kofi Cockburn and other Illini players stepped up in the star's absence. The third-year head coach looks at what he calls “his poor job” in getting the offensive potential out of the Peoria native who is the son of Frank Williams, the 2001 Big Ten Player of the Year and two-time All-American while a player at Illinois. The fact of the matter is Illinois had plenty of chances to make sure that didn't happen and one of them was Ayo Dosunmu, Adam Miller, Da'Monte Williams … Williams was able to return to Thursday's win over Northwestern after appearing to suffer an ankle injury in the first half. “After we walked out of the locker room, he said he felt good.” BIG PICTURE Williams recorded 11 points (3-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes in Friday's 77-75 win over Ohio. 15 Illinois, No. Illinois senior Da’Monte Williams tweaked an ankle injury that Underwood said has been bothering him for about a month. So, if I’m feeling good and making my shots, yeah, I’ll be more aggressive. Williams received three consecutive starts in place of Ayo Dosunmu (face), who will retake his spot upon his return Saturday. 6 Illinois looks to give Nebraska its 15th straight loss to ranked opponents. No. Williams performed well in his brief stint with the unit and figures to retain a considerable bench role for the Illini. Illinois starts four guards: senior Trent Frazier, senior Da’Monte Williams, junior Ayo Dosunmu, and freshman Adam Miller. These 5 players combined for 70.5% of the total minutes played, 73.0% of made FGs, 74.4% of made FTs, 85.7% of made 3s, 74.3% of points, 69.6% of REBs, 62.8% of assists, 69.9% of steals, and 70.1% of blocks in our 2020-21 season. Frank Williams broke his neck in a car crash in France in 1986. “After we walked out of the locker room, he … Like Dosunmu and Williams, he’s a product of AAU club Mac Irvin Fire. In his senior year, Williams was prime to be one of the state of Illinois’ top scorers by averaging 25.6 points through the first three games before suffering torn ACL injury on Dec. 2, 2016. Williams totaled three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 25 minutes in Wednesday's 98-81 win over Penn State. 4 Illinois over No. CHAMPAIGN — Da’Monte Williams earned Brad Underwood’s trust early. Optimists can look forward to twin developments tonight: Kofi returns to banging, and Da’Monte goes three-for-three from three. 5 Iowa, into Big Ten title game, Kofi Cockburn scored 18 of his 26 points in the first half, and No. Use of this website (including any and all parts and components) constitutes your acceptance of these. The injury occurred in the final minutes of the first half and it's yet to be seen if the forward will be able to return to the tilt. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - Kofi Cockburn had 14 points and 10 rebounds, Ayo Dosunmu scored 12 and No. That’s not the coaches’ fault. 2 Michigan's winning streak at seven. 2 Baylor in an early season matchup. Get the latest COLLEGE-BASKETBALL news on Da'Monte Williams. Williams is averaging 6.2 points and 5.6 rebounds in 14 games played this season. Preseason: Early Rothstein 45 for 2021 - College Hoops Today ... With the injury… 5 Iowa 82-71 to advance to the Big Ten Tournament title game, Dosunmu's return powers No. “I think it is about him knowing that his coach has confidence in him. Illinois starts four guards: senior Trent Frazier, senior Da’Monte Williams, junior Ayo Dosunmu, and freshman Adam Miller. Williams finished with six points on 2-for-5 shooting in 23 minutes. Dosunmu, who has been challenged by Underwood to be much more vocal has been Williams’ biggest cheerleader this preseason in the hope that his offensive production will rise. In his senior year, Williams was prime to be one of the state of Illinois’ top scorers by averaging 25.6 points through the first three games before suffering torn ACL injury on Dec. 2, 2016. In injury updates, CJ Walker (Ohio State By Charlotte Carroll , Sports editor December 10, 2016. “I know guys like Ayo and Trent (Frazier), Alan (Griffin) and Giorgi (Bezhanishvili) and I’ve never doubted that,” Williams said. … Illinois broke the single-season school record with six successes up … Earlier today, the Illinois Fighting Illini got some tough news as the program learned star guard Ayo Dosunmu had suffered a broken nose and would likely miss at least a game as a result. Da'Monte Williams added 12 points for the Fighting Illini in their seventh consecutive Big Ten home win dating to last season. Get the latest COLLEGE-BASKETBALL news on Da'Monte Williams. He has come off the bench in the last eight contests and hasn't been as productive. It’s not because he was blowing away opponents offensively like he did in his time at Peoria Manual. The senior will come off the bench for the first time this season while teammate Jacob Grandison starts. Williams is the son of former Illinois guard Frank Williams, who led the Fighting Illini to three straight NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament appearances, including an Elite Eight appearance in 2001. With Da’Monte Williams, an 18% threat from the arc, Purdue can focus its attention on clogging the middle, and swarming Cockburn. Austin Yattoni. In his senior year, Williams was prime to be one of the state of Illinois’ top scorers by averaging 25.6 points through the first three games before suffering torn ACL injury on Dec. 2, 2016. Ayo Dosunmu sat out No. But No. 3 Illinois beat No. The senior has started each of the first nine games for the Illini this year, averaging 6.4 points and 5.3 rebounds over 25.6 minutes per contest. The Fighting Illini had some trouble holding Ohio's offense in check Friday, but Williams was effective as he picked up his first double-double of the season. It was completely dropped in 2004 when the bold letter I was launched. Williams was part of the team that finished as the runner-up in 2005. 4 Illinois has snapped No. Kofi Cockburn, Da'Monte Williams post double-doubles to lift No. Brad Underwood saw junior guard Da’Monte Williams lose confidence in his offensive game and reached a three-word conclusion on who is responsible for this, “I blame myself,” Underwood said. Illinois Basketball: Da'Monte Williams Out With Sprained Foot 5 Illinois' 86-70 win over Nebraska with a facial injury. Illinois senior Da’Monte Williams tweaked an ankle injury that Underwood said has been bothering him for about a month. Nebraska looks to knock off No. Dosunmu hasn’t played the last two games due to a facial injury suffered — it’s unknown as of Monday afternoon if he will suit up against Michigan. Williams didn’t accept it. Buckets by Da’Monte Williams, Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn made for a 7-0 run. Williams finished with six points on 2-for-5 shooting in 23 minutes. Dosunmu also hit a corner three. Illinois senior Da'Monte Williams tweaked an ankle injury that Underwood said has been bothering him for about a month. Unfortunately, new GM Isiah Thomas then traded for star point guard Stephon Marbury, and Williams was relegated back to the end of the bench. Illinois senior Da’Monte Williams tweaked an ankle injury that Underwood said has been bothering him for about a month. Dosunmu, known for his late-game heroics, is out indefinitely with a facial injury suffered Tuesday in a loss at Michigan State. Entering the tournament, he should be proud of co-leading the Illini program that he helped re-establish with a 1 seed. Williams, because of his length and athleticism, has found consistent playing time (21.5 minutes per game last season) due to his high activity and value on the defensive end. BIG PICTURE Stay up to date with player news, rumors, updates, social feeds, analysis and more at FOX Sports. “I trusted him to be on the court a lot and yet, I didn’t reciprocate that with the way I needed to by giving him some opportunities. Williams finished with six points on 2-for-5 shooting in 23 minutes. Suffering injuries on Thursday were Wyatt Lowell (BYU) with a non-contact left leg/ankle injury that took him out of the game, and Da’Monte Williams (Illinois) who went to the locker room with an apparent ankle injury but returned to the game. From Jan. 23rd to the end of the season (15 games), Williams didn’t attempt more than three field-goal attempts and went scoreless in five of those games. Williams is now averaging 7.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.9 assists on the campaign. Williams has started 14 games this season and is averaging 4.9 points and 5.3 rebounds in 25.0 minutes per contest. Williams finished with six points on 2-for-5 shooting in 23 minutes. All of it is also about me maturing though too.”. 14 Illinois looks to give Nebraska its 14th straight loss to ranked opponents, Maryland looks for road win vs No. “I don’t know the severity of it,” Underwood said. He was more than on his way to taking Manual back to the state finals before the injury. “I don’t think it was confidence and I didn’t lose faith but I didn’t seem to find a groove,” Williams said. ... Harry Kane injury: Tottenham striker and England captain limps … Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. (24) drives on Illinois guard Da'Monte Williams (20) in the Big Ten tournament. Given those two outcomes, it’s hard to see how Illinois could lose. ''I don't know the severity of it,'' Underwood said. 15 Illinois beat Purdue 66-58. They chat takeaways, injury report, and the first start for "Lil' Uno"--as Isaiah Williams leads the Illini to their first win of the season while on the road. Williams was able to return to Thursday's win over Northwestern after appearing to suffer an ankle injury in the first half. Slot to Illinois Fighting Illini Newsletter. “I go to him all the time and tell him ‘when your shot is there, knock it down’,” Illini point guard Ayo Dosunmu said. We’re running this (play) for you.”. Northwestern faces tough test vs No. Currently, Kendrick Nunn and Meyers Leonard are the only former Fighting Illini playing in the NBA. 7 Ohio State 73-68. Williams finished with six points on 2-for-5 shooting in 23 minutes. 12 Illinois, No. Michigan guard Franz Wagner (21) looks on as he is defended by Illinois guard Da'Monte Williams (20) during the first half Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at the Crisler Center in Ann Arbor. Williams isn't in the starting lineup Tuesday against Penn State. 3 Illinois gets past No. Watch: Illinois basketball’s John Groce talks Da’Monte Williams injury. In his 64 career games and 21 starts in an Illini jersey, Williams has only scored in double figures only four times and converted just 34 percent of his field goals last season. I’ve stopped myself more than anything.”. Underwood has diagnosed Williams’ issue being a confidence problem where he believes the wing player lost faith in his offensive game and his shot. Illinois senior Da'Monte Williams tweaked an ankle injury that Underwood said has been bothering him for about a month. Unfortunately, new GM Isiah Thomas then traded for star point guard Stephon Marbury, and Williams was relegated back to the end of the bench. 5 Illinois faces off against No. Key players that are not likely to return include Ayo Dosunmu, Trent Frazier, Kofi Cockburn, Adam Miller, and Da'Monte Williams. 8 Illinois holds off Ohio 77-75, Ayo Dosunmu scored 24 points, Kofi Cockburn had 13 points and 11 rebounds and No. However, In Underwood’s mind, this kind of offensive inaction by a player who was first-team Class 3A All-State selection by the Associated Press after his junior season at Peoria Manual High School simply can’t happen anymore. I’ve done it this preseason in practice but I’ve got to translate that to games.”. 14 Illinois, No. 2 Baylor, No. ''After we walked out of the locker room, he said he felt good.'' Williams was unable to generate much production in recent games, but he was dominant against the Boilermakers while recording his second double-double of the year. Frazier: 'Big, big year' in store for fellow senior Williams Dosunmu scores 24 as No. Da’monte Williams made three 3s and got done with 12 focuses while Trent Frazier had 10. Sloan was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a coach in 2009. They play along side sophomore C Kofi Cockburn. Dosunmu hasn’t played the last two games due to a facial injury suffered — it’s unknown as of Monday afternoon if he will suit up against Michigan. Illinois senior Da’Monte Williams tweaked an ankle injury that Underwood said has been bothering him for about a month. I feel like I’m in control of a lot of it out there. He finished the game with six points (2-5 FG, 2-4 3PT), six rebounds and three assists. Williams finished with six points on 2-for-5 shooting in 23 minutes. Williams has started in each of the Illini's games this season, averaging 7.1 points and 5.6 rebounds. Freshmen Trent Frazier, Mark Smith and Da’Monte Williams showed flashes of the group’s collective potential against UNLV. “I don’t know the severity of it,” Underwood said. Illinois senior Da'Monte Williams tweaked an ankle injury that Underwood said has been bothering him for about a month. Over the first three games this year, Williams is averaging 7.3 points and 8.0 rebounds over 24.0 minutes per contest. Underwood also stressed at the team’s media day on Oct. 11 that the fix for Williams is quick and easy. During Illinois' final home game against Minnesota on February 28, 2016, Da'Monte Williams verbally committed to attend Illinois in the fall of 2017. Da'Monte Williams and Trent Frazier were honored before the game — and then stepped up to help Illinois basketball beat Nebraska. In his entire college career, Williams has never attempted more than nine shots and has only twice converted multiple three-point field goals in a game. CHAMPAIGN – If Da’Monte Williams was ever granted a wish, he knows exactly what he would use it for. More than anything Williams’ stopping himself on the offensive end and becoming a productive two-way player is a major early-season mission for his head coach. 15 Illinois presents a tough challenge for Purdue. No. They play along side sophomore C Kofi Cockburn. 12 Illinois presents a tough challenge for Northwestern. They praised their team's resilience and highlighted Da'Monte Williams’ perimeter teammates say they’ve seen a more offensively aggressive and confident player enter this 2019-20 season as the junior looks to keep earning a starting role on this Illini team with preseason NCAA Tournament hype for the first time in several years. 12 Illinois at State Farm Center. Williams tore his ACL in late November during his senior season when he was averaging over 25 points per game. Williams is the son of former Illinois guard Frank Williams , who led the Fighting Illini to three straight NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament appearances, including an Elite Eight appearance in 2001 . While it certainly wasn't his most productive performance of the season, it was encouraging to see the forward contribute during the Illini's dominant second half after suffering the injury just before the intermission. 6 Illinois, No. You run actions for good players and a major part of that is me selling that to him as a player,” Underwood said. “That’s my job to pump him up sometimes and say to him (that) we want you to score. Illinois guard Da'Monte Williams (20) shoots the ball in the second half against Indiana at Assembly Hall. On Dec. 2, 2016 Williams tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Illinois head coach Brad Underwood believes it is his responsibility to get junior guard Da’Monte Williams more involved offensively. “He’s got to know this season that yes, I’m running something to him (because) I believe in him,” Underwood said. “Nobody on this team is selfish. During Illinois' final home game against Minnesota on February 28, 2016, Da'Monte Williams verbally committed to attend Illinois in the fall of 2017. Illinois was already without Barnes and Ware when Tolson went down with his season-ending I did a poor job with that last year, plain and simple.”. All rights reserved. Purdue faces tough test vs No. Credit to Adam Miller for his energy on defense. When the university first introduced a logo in 1947, it was the face of a Native American. “The fact is my job as a coach is getting Da’Monte to believe in a certain moment the basketball is coming to him right now because he’s a great option. Illinois head coach John Groce watches his team during the 89-58 loss to Purdue in the quarterfinal game of the Big Ten Tournament. I just let it flow within the course of a game.”. Da'Monte Williams hobbled along on the court for the closing minutes of the first half of Thursday's game at Northwestern. Stay up to date with player news, rumors, updates, social feeds, analysis and more at FOX Sports. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — On exactly his first defensive possession in Illinois’ win against Northwestern on Tuesday, Da'Monte Williams did, well, Da'Monte Williams things. “He’s a good player. 8 Illinois rallied to beat Ohio 77-75, Fox Sports™ and © 2021 Fox Media LLC and Fox Sports Interactive Media, LLC. Da'Monte Williams and Trent Frazier were honored before the game — and then stepped up to help Illinois basketball beat Nebraska. Williams put up a season-high 12 points during the team's last game, but he only attempted one field goal during Wednesday's win. 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