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Williams named honorable mention All-American

Gonzaga forward Johnathan Williams (3) reaches for the ball after his shot was blocked by UNC-Greensboro forward Kyrin Galloway, left, during the first half in the first round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 15, 2018, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren) Photo: Associated Press/Ted S. Warren


SPOKANE, Wash. – Johnathan Williams was selected honorable mention All-American by the Associated Press Tuesday.

Williams wrapped up a stellar career at Gonzaga. He finished his collegiate career with 1,478 points and 1,019 rebounds, eclipsing the 1,000-point and 1,000 rebound mark during his redshirt senior season. After transferring from Missouri, he scored 893 points and grabbed 564 rebounds at GU. His 1,019 career rebounds were the eighth-most among active players this season.

Williams averaged a team-high 13.4 points and 8.5 rebounds in 2017-18. He also led the Bulldogs with 40 blocked shots. The Memphis, Tenn. native made 56.3 percent of his shots from the field.

Williams was tabbed first team All-West Coast Conference for the second straight season. He ranked third in the WCC in rebounds (8.5), fifth in field goal percentage (56.3) and sixth in blocked shots (1.1). Williams was tabbed the conference’s Player of the Week twice this season.

During 2017-18, Williams had 15 double-doubles, including a streak of six straight. He finished his collegiate career with 28 double-doubles. He had four 20-point games this past season.

Information courtesy of Gonzaga University Sports Information

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