William Byrd

Height: 201cm / 6'7''
Born: July 20, 1985
Position: SF-PF
Nationality: USA

Game Description:
Very versatile & hyper energetic & athletic wing/forward who can do everything on the court. He can score in a variety of ways by hitting the jumper either from long or mid range or behind the arc, or by driving or finishing in force. Excellent defender who has a great timing on the rebounds. Is also an excellent shot blocker. His skills and court vision allow him to handle the balls and create for his teammates. Can play anything from 1 to 4 and can defend the 5 positions. Great character & attitude.

Playing Career:
2010-2011: Hoops Club (Lebanon-Div.A, starting five): 28 games: 20.0ppg, 10.6rpg, 2.7apg, 2.4spg, 1.5bpg, FG: 52.3%, 3pts: 32.8%, FT: 57.7%
2009-2010: Marso-Vagep NYKK (Hungary-A Division, starting five), left in the pre-season then in Dec.'09 signed with Hoops Club (Lebanon-Div.A, starting five): 21.3ppg, 7.3rpg, 2.5apg, Steals-2(2.9spg), Blocks-2(2.4bpg), FGP-2(66.7%), 3PT: 31.7%, FT: 67.2% then signed at Al Moutahed Tripoli (Lebanon-Div.A) for the Arab Clubs Championship
2008-2009: Blue Stars (Lebanon-Div.A), then moved to Kahraba Zouk (Lebanon-Div.A): 14 games: 20.0ppg, 7.4rpg, 2.2apg, 1.7spg, 2.2bpg, FG: 55.4%, 3pts: 35.7%, FT: 68.7%
2007-2008: Arkansas-Pine Bluff (NCAA): 31 games: 12.3ppg, 6.8rpg, 1.4apg, 1.1spg, 2.4bpg, FGP: 46.6%, 3Pts: 32.8%, FT: 63.3%
2006-2007: Arkansas-Pine Bluff (NCAA): 31 games: 13.0ppg, 7.5rpg, 1.5apg, 1.3spg, 2.5bpg, FGP: 52.5%, 3Pts: 18.2%, FT: 73.2%
2005-2006: Arkansas-Pine Bluff (NCAA): 29 games: 11.3ppg, 6.3rpg, 1.8apg, 1.1spg, 2.1bpg, FG: 49.1%, 3PT: 24%, FT: 64.2%
2004-2005: Arkansas-Pine Bluff (NCAA): 28 games: 9.0ppg, 7.3rpg, 1.5apg, 1.3spg, 2.4bpg, FGP: 41.7%, 3Pts: 10.5%
Webb, MS (West Tally HS)

Rewards & Accomplishments:
Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League Honorable Mention -11
Asia-Basket.com All-Arab Club Championships Best Defensive Player -10
Arab Club Championships -10 (Finalist)
Lebanese Championship Final 4 -10
Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League 1st Team -10
Asia-Basket.com Lebanese League All-Imports Team -10
Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League Forward of the Year -10
WABA Club Championships -10
Asia-Basket.com Lebanese League All-Newcomers Team -09
Asia-Basket.com Lebanese League All-Defensive Team -09
Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League 2nd Team -09
SWAC Preseason Player of the Year -08
All-SWAC 1st Team -07, 08
SWAC Tournament Semifinals -07, 08
SWAC All-Tournament Team -06, 07
SWAC Tournament Finalist -06

ONLINE GAME FILMS

Antranik vs Hoops (Lebanese League 2010/11) - Blue #5
27pts, 12rebs, 5ass, 5stl, 2blk
AVI format - Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
(Right click - then "save target as" or "save link as" & download to your computer and you can watch the full game from there - File size is around 450MB)

Kahraba vs Al Riyadi (Lebanese League 2008/09) - White #2
23pts, 7rebs, 4blk
WMV format - Download it here
(Right click - then "save target as" or "save link as" & download to your computer and you can watch the full game from there - File size is around 266MB)

UAPB vs Alcorn (NCAA 2007/08) - White #23
17pts, 13rebs, 6blks, 2stl in 35minutes
WMV format - Download it here
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