Reginald Williams C'87

February 2, 2008

Hailing from Dunbar High School in Baltimore, Maryland, Reggie Williams was a certified star athlete. The 6-7, 190 lb. forward was a consensus high school All-American and the top-ranked recruit in the nation. The third of five children, Reggie chose Georgetown, becoming the first member of his family to attend college. In doing so, he went to a school where young players were guaranteed only two things: a seat on the bench and another in the classroom.

As a freshman, Reggie played a complementary role -- until April 2, 1984 that is. In the national title game that established him as a clutch player in the big game, Reggie dominated Houston with his able shooting and tenacious defense. His 19 points and 7 rebounds during the Hoyas' victory over the Cougars and Akeem Olajuwon in the championship contest earned him the game's most valuable player award.

Reggie started for the Hoyas as a sophomore as the Hoyas roared to their most dominant season ever and returned to the national championship game. He was named outstanding team contributor for the season. In his junior year, he teamed with fellow Dunbar alum David Wingate to lead the Hoyas in scoring in 28 of 32 games. Reggie scored in double figures in 31 of those games. For his efforts, he was named a first team All-Big East selection, pacing his team with a 17.6 shooting average on 53% shooting from the field. He also collected the first of two team MVP awards.

In his final season, Reggie stepped up further to help his team to one of the most remarkable Hoya seasons ever (29-5). As team captain, he helped transform a group of untested players into a formidable force in Big East and NCAA play. His play throughout the 1986-87 season remains among the more memorable performances by any Georgetown player. According to his coach, John Thompson, Jr., ''I call this team, 'Reggie and the Miracles.' When Reggie's not out there, the miracles don't happen.''

Reggie was unstoppable in his pursuit of a third Big East title in four seasons. Named the Big East tournament MVP, he continued his steady shooting into NCAA play before the "Miracles" lost in the elite eight. By season's end, Reggie had set nine single season school records, including points, rebounds, three pointers, minutes played, and scoring average. A consensus All-Big East and All-America selection his senior season, he was picked fourth in the 1987 NBA draft by the Los Angeles Clippers. He spent ten seasons (1987-1997) in the league, playing for the Clippers, Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, and New Jersey Nets.

In his four years, number 34 was a part of Hoya teams that won 122 games against only 19 defeats (.865), and a 56-5 record at home (.918). He is one of four Georgetown players to have scored more than 2,000 points in a season. He graduated as the school's third all-time leading rebounder, third in steals, and seventh in assists.

Reggie is in his second year as varsity boys' basketball coach at Jericho Christian Academy in Landover, Maryland. He and his wife, Kathy own and manage Reggie's Sportz Kafé in Bowie, Maryland, a restaurant featuring seafood, southern, and soul cuisine. They reside in Dunkirk, Maryland with their five children: Nikara (23), Reginald, Jr. (18), Jazzmyne (17), Riyan (13), and Rikardo (12). Reggie and his family enjoy traveling and boating on Bay.

Reginald Williams is the thirty-second athlete in the 101-year history of basketball at Georgetown to be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame.

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