Kam Williams has always been a scorer. From the crib to college he’s never been afraid to shoot and has never had trouble making shots.
Now he’s ready to make a big impact on a big stage.
Williams scored a career-high 23 points, including 13 in a row for Ohio State in the first half, to lead the 12th-ranked Buckeyes to a 97-43 victory over High Point on Wednesday night.
“Being a scorer or shooter, this year I just wanted to come in and play my role – and that’s for me to make shots,” Williams said after going 8 of 10 from the field, including 4 of 5 on 3-pointers, and hitting all three of his free throws. “And just bring energy whenever I come into the game.”
The redshirt freshman sat out last season after getting mononucleosis several weeks before the opener. He bided his time by practicing – shooting, what else? – and the results are striking. In transition, in the offense, off a steal, he’s a threat to stroke it in from anywhere at any time.
“That’s the biggest key,” he said. “If everybody on our team does their job and brings energy, we’re going to be a hell of a basketball team.”
D’Angelo Russell had 18 points, nine rebounds and five assists for the Buckeyes (7-1), who hit 35 of 56 shots from the field for 63 percent. Jae’Sean Tate scored 12, Shannon Scott added 11 points and seven assists, and Sam Thompson scored 10.
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