The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Alexander Scotland-Williamson Signs NLI
4/27/2011 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
April 27, 2011
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- UAB head coach Mike Davis announced the fourth signee of the 2011 men's basketball class with the signing of Alexander Scotland-Williamson, a 6-9, 235-pound forward from Lee (Texas) College. Scotland-Williamson will have two years of eligibility remaining with the Blazers.
Scotland-Williamson joins fellow signees Isaiah Jones, a 6-2, 170-pound guard, K.C. Whitaker, a 6-5, 185-pound guard, and Herb Harrison, a 6-8, 215-pound forward, as the newest additions to the UAB basketball program.
"I think Alex has a chance to turn into a big-time player for us," UAB head coach Mike Davis said. "With his size, athleticism and potential, there is no doubt that his best basketball is ahead of him. He has already developed tremendously and he will continue to improve his game and be a dynamic player for us."
Scotland-Williamson is also excited about joining the UAB basketball program.
"I am so excited about the opportunity to play at a great program like UAB and under some great coaches in Mike Davis and Donnie Marsh," Scotland-Williamson said. "It's really hard to express in words the joy and excitement I have to play basketball at the Division I level."
Scotland-Williamson, who like Blazer teammate Ovie Soko is a native of London, England, played two seasons under head coach Roy Champagne with the Rebels. Scotland-Williamson has a career average of seven points and six rebounds a contest and moved into a starting role early during his sophomore season.
Despite playing organized basketball for only four years, Scotland-Williamson has impressed his coaches at Lee College on how much he has improved his game, even earning a spot on Great Britain's Under-20 Junior Olympic team.
Associate head coach Marcus King said Scotland-Williamson's intangible qualities are exceptional and will be a terrific addition for UAB.
"Alex is the true meaning of the term `student-athlete'," King said. "His numbers are misleading because we have five other division I signees from this team. He is someone who worked his way into the starting lineup as a freshman despite playing only several years of competitive basketball. He has great size, athleticism and has even better desire and work ethic. Without a doubt, his potential is meeting reality."
Although Scotland-Williamson does not have an extensive background in basketball, he was one of London's most prized athletes. He was the county champion in karate, captured the U-14 district champion in the 100 meters and also was the Redbridge city champion in the high jump. Additionally, he was a standout athlete in rugby, soccer and swimming.
