Those Who Helped Make Us Great
Fred Williams
- Sport:
- Men's Basketball
- Years:
- 1977-79
- Hometown:
- Inglewood, Calif.
- Current Residence:
- Irving, Texas
Career Status and/or Accomplishments:
Married, with five children.
Why did you choose Boise State?
I liked the clean air and beautiful mountains surrounding the city. During my visit on my recruiting trip, my teammates made it enjoyable and fun for the 48 hours that I was there. The basketball team needed a point guard, so I felt that I could contribute to the BSU team. Teammates Trent Johnson, Danny Jones, Carl Powell and Tony Hodges made it fun.
How did Boise State impact your life?
Boise showed me a different structure on culture and life. Coming from South Central Los Angeles to Boise was a culture shock, but it was the shock that prepared me for who I am today.
How do you stay in contact with Boise State?
I follow BSU sports teams (men's/women's basketball, football and women’s volleyball) when they compete in my general areas around the country. I am a big supporter of BSU Athletics.
"Leave your footprint in the sand.” - Coach Fred Williams (Los Angeles Sparks, WNBA)
- WNBA head coach: Utah Starzz (1999-2001), Atlanta Dream (2012-13), Tulsa Shock/Dallas Wings (2014-18)
- Assistant coach for the WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks (2019-present)
- USC women's basketball head coach (1995-97)
- Assistant coach for the USC women’s basketball team that won national championships in 1983 and 1984
- Boise State media relations office
Married, with five children.
Why did you choose Boise State?
I liked the clean air and beautiful mountains surrounding the city. During my visit on my recruiting trip, my teammates made it enjoyable and fun for the 48 hours that I was there. The basketball team needed a point guard, so I felt that I could contribute to the BSU team. Teammates Trent Johnson, Danny Jones, Carl Powell and Tony Hodges made it fun.
How did Boise State impact your life?
Boise showed me a different structure on culture and life. Coming from South Central Los Angeles to Boise was a culture shock, but it was the shock that prepared me for who I am today.
How do you stay in contact with Boise State?
I follow BSU sports teams (men's/women's basketball, football and women’s volleyball) when they compete in my general areas around the country. I am a big supporter of BSU Athletics.
"Leave your footprint in the sand.” - Coach Fred Williams (Los Angeles Sparks, WNBA)
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