| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1970-06-06)June 6, 1970 Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | March 13, 2018(2018-03-13) (aged 47) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Ben Davis (Indianapolis, Indiana) |
| College | Charlotte (1988–1992) |
| NBA draft | 1992: 2nd round, 44th overall pick |
| Drafted by | San Antonio Spurs |
| Playing career | 1992–2002 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| 1992–1993 | Wichita Falls Texans |
| 1993–1995 | Scaligera Verona |
| 1995–1999 | Benetton Treviso |
| 1999–2000 | Virtus Roma |
| 2000–2001 | Scaligera Verona |
| 2002 | Basket Napoli |
| Career highlights | |
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Henry Williams (June 6, 1970 – March 13, 2018), nicknamed, "Hi-Fly", was an American professionalbasketball player.
Williams playedcollege basketball forUNC Charlotte, underhead coachJeff Mullins, from 1988 through 1992. From his four years with theCharlotte 49ers, Williams remains the 49ers' all-time leading scorer, with 2,383 points. The school has also retired his number 34 jersey. He helped lead the 49ers to the1992 NCAA Tournament, and to a1989 NIT berth.
Williams was drafted in the second round (44th overall), in the1992 NBA draft, by theSan Antonio Spurs, but he never played in theNBA for the team. He spent the majority of his professional career in Europe. During his 10-year overseas career, Williams played for Italian teamsScaligera Verona,Treviso, andRoma, winning anItalian League championship in 1997, coached byMike D'Antoni and posting a career scoring average in the Italian League, of 21.7 points per game.[1] He was theItalian League MVP in 1996 and he won the1998–99 FIBA Saporta Cup, being chosen asFIBA Saporta Cup Finals MVP. During his long Italian stay, Williams was nicknamed "Hi-Fly" and "Sprite of Indianapolis" and became the favorite of Verona and Treviso supporters.[2]
Williams was a member of the seniorTeam USA national basketball team. With Team USA, he won a bronze medal at the1990 FIBA World Cup.[3]
During the2004–05 NBA season, Williams was theCharlotte Bobcats' additional on-air talent.[4]
He was the pastor ofNew Zion Missionary Church inCharlotte, North Carolina.[4] Williams died on March 13, 2018, of kidney disease.[5]
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