Bleacher Report - July 25, 2011

by Todd Hawkins (Contributor)

Kendall Williams is one of the best up-and-coming point guards in the country, and right now, he’s flying under the radar.

Last season, All-Mountain West senior guard Dairese Gary started at point, but Williams still found his way into the starting lineup as Alford is known for playing with three or even four-guard lineups.

Williams is a 6'3" multifaceted offensive player who plays well beyond his years, indicative in his two-to-one assist-to-turnover ratio last season.

The Mountain West Freshman of the Year averaged 11.6 points, three rebounds, four assists and 1.4 steals for the Lobos in 2010-11.

He also shot 45.4 percent from the floor and connected at an impressive 42.6 percent clip from beyond the arc.

Williams is slated as the Lobos’ starting point guard in 2011-12, now that the talented Gary has exhausted his eligibility.

New Mexico fans received a sneak preview of next season’s team after Gary blew out his knee against BYU in the Mountain West Conference tournament semifinals.

During the NIT, Williams poured in back-to-back games of 18 points—an encouraging sign of what’s to come.

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