Ziaire was matched up with an upperclassman in that game that is also being recruited at a division 1 level. I wear it in the game so when I’m tired I’m like, “Come on. He attended Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, Los Angeles. They give tremendous support. Very hard workers. Watching Ziaire work with his teammates at practice or just hanging out with friends at a basketball game, it's clear he's gotten both types of love from his parents. Every other University is after the five-star Prospect. I would just go out and play when it was just fun. They had (Duke commit) Vernon Carey. That’s very important to him. They had Chauncey Billups, Tayshaun Prince, all of them, and for some reason that’s like the most earliest, most vivid memory I have and I remember seeing LeBron and being like ‘Wow, what in the world?’ and being a big fan of him. Both are very hard workers who make it clear what they expect from their very talented son. Academically, Williams' interests lie with the science side of the curriculum. He also visited North Carolina this year. There is no question Ziaire Williams has hit the big-time phase of both his game and his college recruitment. Ziaire Williams says he’s still considering six schools, in no rush to decide By ADAM ZAGORIA TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Ziaire Williams , the No. The 18-years-old is still in his high school and has not accumulated any net worth to date. Stanford has built a rock solid, R.J. Abeytia has been contributing to The Bootleg since 2014. ", Sargeant concedes that the attention has impacted Ziaire to a certain extent, but well within the range of understanding considering its intensity. Oh, and he’s a handsome fella! He was later joined by the five-star recruit B.J. Ziaire Williams is one of the nation's most sought after high school basketball players and is considered the best small forward in the 2020 class. Goalies for the Coyotes recorded four shutouts last season while compiling a .919 save percentage. "That’s funny. He held him to like 12 points I think and that dude averages like 30. Academically, Williams' interests lie with the science side of the curriculum. Ziaire’s intelligent, conscientious, and thankful. Maybe like a movie, but it could be anything." The rankings to me honestly don’t mean anything. This team has a highly ranked Sophomore, among some other good players, and when we lost to them in the summer it was a very heated game. Maybe like a movie, but it could be anything." It’s kind of weird. I feel accepted. They started this whole charity movement and they called it DaneStrong and I wear it to remind myself that there’s always somebody going through worse. Games like that I get really locked in. He is a Five-star recruit who has received several offers fro the NCAA Division I programs. I’ve been asked to go to a lot of great high schools around the country and I would never leave this school just because it’s home, really. Ziaire Williams is his name; he's averaged nearly 10 points per game in his four appearances for the Stanford Cardinal this season, and has … This team has a highly ranked Sophomore, among some other good players, and when we lost to them in the summer it was a very heated game. He’s very much bought into trying to win league this year. Just to humble myself and show gratitude and not to take every day for granted because there are people out there struggling and fighting for their lives.”. He was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the best shooting guards in the 2020 class. "I first discovered Ziaire’s competitiveness before I was even his coach. My friends, we never talk about basketball. I first discovered Ziaire’s competitiveness before I was even his coach. After a game-winner by Stanford-bound Ziaire Williams, the Blazers made it to the state championship game before the hiatus of sports in North America. He went on to score 31 points on 12-14 shooting from the field ( 3 3’s) and 4-4 from the line. He's a five-star currently ranked as the #19 overall recruit in the '20 class by the 247Sports Composite. Not a subscriber? I like to talk about the NBA, but I don’t like to talk about me being in the NBA because...it’s not pressure, but I don’t want my whole life depending on getting into the NBA. FAB FRESHMEN: Stanford's Oscar da Silva, Ziaire Williams and Michael O'Connell have collectively scored 47 percent of the team's points this season, including 45 percent of … Staying grounded has also been a big part of what Fields-Williams wanted to contribute to the process. Advertise with us And while Z did get animated and emotional, he didn’t talk back to him. It’s still has got a ways to go but that’s been his biggest growth is figuring out how to use that size once he gets ten feet and in to his advantage.". It was May 31, 2007, and James' Cleveland Cavaliers were in Detroit to play a pivotal Game 5 against the Detroit Pistons. I remember everything, so it was when LeBron scored like 25 points in a row in that playoff game against the Pistons. At a certain point, it’s natural to wonder if all the attention and hype that comes with being a big-time hoops recruit have gone to the young man’s head, but Williams has remained largely the person he was when he arrived on campus in Sherman Oaks three years ago. In a wise act of diplomacy, Williams splits credit for his athleticism. It’s kind of weird. "I used to be hardcore and basketball has literally taken over. They had (Duke commit) Vernon Carey. Dexter O’Connell, he’s committed to Marquette, he did a great job on Nico (Mannion). ", I haven’t seen any real change from him in the way that he interacts with his teammates or the way he’s valuing his high school experience. I have a bunch of friends already committed to college, so I get tips from them. She's also quick to add the caveat "But let’s not mistake that kindness for weakness! I don’t remember the last time I played a video game. "I love the STEM programs (science, technology, engineering, and math), so that whole field is definitely my favorite. Ziaire Williams is an American basketball player who is considered one of the best players in the 2020 class. I love to hang out with friends and I just can’t do it as much as I used to be able to do it because I’m always playing basketball and practicing. “My dad says he had a 40-inch vertical and I’ve seen clips of him. ", There are certainly traits he inherited from both parents in the eyes of Fields-Williams. Certainly one thing that's gone by the wayside is time for video games. I just really sprouted in high school, but I’ve always been the biggest guy on the court, and my Dad was not letting that post game stuff happen. © 2005-2021 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. In a wise act of diplomacy, Williams splits credit for his athleticism. I wear it in the game so when I’m tired I’m like, “Come on. Keep pushing. The junior playing out of Sherman Oaks (CA) Notre Dame High School has skyrocketed over the past year, garnering the attention of elite programs across the country. Boston, currently ranked No. It’s like ‘ok, just because you’re ranked now’ I still kind of get frustrated with the ranking system because I feel it’s so biased. Another time was in the fall when we played against a team that beat us over the summer in a game that Ziaire couldn’t play in. I’m better than him, him, him,’ and the main thing is really not forgetting where you came from. Noah Williams scored a career-high 40 points and Washington State outlasted Stanford 85-76 in triple overtime on Saturday. Ziaire Williams (born September 12, 2001) is an American college basketball player for the Stanford Cardinal of the Pac-12 Conference. They were strict. Lastly, Ziaire is a true friend and has created beautiful brotherhoods through basketball. Another time was in the fall when we played against a team that beat us over the summer in a game that Ziaire couldn’t play in. Every coach I’ve had, he’s would make sure, do not have me in the post because I’ve always been kind of tall. They were a good team. That’s my earliest memory, it’s so weird. The thing I love about this school is that no one really cares that I’m somewhat of a decent basketball player. The game consists of all the top players from the two countries. ", Ziaire and his father had a plan from the jump, and it essentially focused on developing an all-around game despite the fact that Ziaire has been the tallest guy on most of the teams he played on as a kid. But that’s just for me personally. Among the biggest differences, Biancardi noted, is that Bronny was more of a role player and complimentary player on a team that had several elite college recruits, including a couple of projected NBA guys, Ziaire Williams and BJ Boston.. Recently, Ziaire Williams and Stanford squared off yesterday against Alabama at the Maui Invitational. Stay tuned to TheBootleg.com for Stanford Football and Basketball Team and Recruiting Updates all year long! ", Ziaire also focused in on hoops so early, he does have a curiosity about how he'd fare in other sports, one in particular. I’m glad I don’t get nervous, I just get really locked into the game. "Biggest traits from me is thoughtfulness and quick witted! That’s funny. 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