TROY WILLIAMS
HAMPTON VA.
HAMPTON VA.
TRANSFERS
TO
OAKHILL ACADEMY
ALL-MET ELITE
When Troy Williams entered Phoebus (Hampton, Va.) three years ago, he had some big shoes to fill. His uncle Boo Williams was an all-state selection at Phoebus in 1977 and subsequently had his No. 5 jersey retired. Troy asked his uncle, now a towering figure on the AAU circuit as the founder of the Boo Williams Summer League, if he could bring down the jersey from the rafters.
"There was a hint of excitement in him," Troy said about his decision to wear No. 5. "Most of what he said was, 'You don't have to play for me, play for yourself.'"
The jersey is now going back into retirement a year earlier than originally expected because the 6-foot-7 forward is transferring to Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) for his senior year. Unlike his decision to wear No. 5 at Phoebus, Troy's family was a bit split on whether he should join the defending POWERADE FAB 50 national champ or stay in Hampton.
"Half of them encouraged me to stay and the other half said it was my choice," said Troy, who has helped BWSL to a 12-7 record and five consecutive wins with one game remaining on Monday morning.
"When I talked to (Oak Hill) coach (Steve) Smith, he said he'll help me with my shot and strength. I think I'll bring high energy and be a big help to the team."
"There was a hint of excitement in him," Troy said about his decision to wear No. 5. "Most of what he said was, 'You don't have to play for me, play for yourself.'"
The jersey is now going back into retirement a year earlier than originally expected because the 6-foot-7 forward is transferring to Oak Hill Academy (Mouth of Wilson, Va.) for his senior year. Unlike his decision to wear No. 5 at Phoebus, Troy's family was a bit split on whether he should join the defending POWERADE FAB 50 national champ or stay in Hampton.
"Half of them encouraged me to stay and the other half said it was my choice," said Troy, who has helped BWSL to a 12-7 record and five consecutive wins with one game remaining on Monday morning.
"When I talked to (Oak Hill) coach (Steve) Smith, he said he'll help me with my shot and strength. I think I'll bring high energy and be a big help to the team."
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