Report: Missouri forward Johnathan Williams III considering transfer

Missouri’s leading scorer, Johnathan Williams III, reportedly considering a transfer

Missouri forward Johnathan Williams III is considering transferring from the program, according to multiple media outlets.

CBSSports.com’s Gary Parrish first reported the news about the possibility of a transfer, while NBCSports.com’s Rob Dauster says that Williams was expected to announce that he is leaving the school.

Williams, a 6’8” 225-pound sophomore from Memphis, led Missouri in points and rebounds in this season, but only averaged 10.9 points in conference play.

Williams averaged 5.8 points and 6.5 rebounds as a freshman after being named a top-50 recruit by Rivals.com.

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Missouri finished 9-23 overall and 3-15 in the Southeastern Conference in the first season under head coach Kim Anderson.

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