Mar 18, 2014; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers basketball coach Bruce Pearl is welcomed by the crowd prior to his introductory press conference in the Auburn Arena on Tuesday. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
New Williams is a part of a six-man recruiting class for the Tigers. John Reed John Reed-USA TODAY Sports
Bruce Pearl has re-energized the Auburn program, landing highly-touted recruits and star athletes. New Williams, a member of a six-man recruiting class, is part of that influx talent.
The 6-foot-2 Williams showed off his vertical leap, which his bio on the Auburn website lists at 47 inches, winning the slam dunk contest at the Pearl Jam, Auburn's midnight madness.
Williams is a member of a freshman class headlined by forwards Danjel Purifoy and Horace Spencer.
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