Jeenathan Williams: stats, last game & news
Ranking 2025-2026G League
Statistics 2025-2026
| League | Team | games played | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Field goals | 2-point field goals | 3-point field goals | Free throws | Offensive rebounds | Defensive rebounds | Turnovers | Blocks against | Personal fouls | Fouls drawn | +/- | Évaluation | Performance Index Rating | Player Impact Estimate | Usage % | Possessions | True Shooting % | Effective FG % | 3-Point Attempt Rate | Free Throw Rate | Offensive Rebound % | Defensive Rebound % | Total Rebound % | Assist % | Turnover % | Assist-Turnover Ratio | Steal % | Block % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  | 35 | 33:59 | 18.4 | 6 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 6.9/14.5 47.2% | 4.9/9.1 53.6% | 2/5.5 36.5% | 1.7/2.1 80.0% | 2.3 | 3.7 | 1.7 | - | 2.7 | - | 2.9 | 19.6 | 16.9 | 7.6 | 22.1% | 17.1 | 59.5% | 54.0% | 37.7% | 14.7% | 7.4% | 12.6% | 9.9% | 10.6% | 2.4% | 5.2 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
Last Games
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31:26 | 30 | 7 | 2 | - | 1 | V 107-123 @  | G League | |
| 36:30 | 25 | 8 | 6 | 1 | - | D 117-121 vs  | G League | |
| 34:40 | 24 | 7 | 2 | - | - | V 110-94 vs | G League | |
| 33:12 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 1 | - | D 133-127 @  | G League | |
| 28:05 | 21 | 3 | 2 | - | - | V 123-143 @ | G League | |
| 38:48 | 16 | 12 | 2 | - | 1 | V 115-107 vs  | G League | |
| 39:15 | 18 | 10 | 2 | - | - | D 104-106 vs  | G League |
Player Profile
When Jeenathan Williams scored 32 points against Michigan to open his final college season, he had no idea he was about to make history. The Rochester native small forward would become the first Buffalo graduate to play in the NBA since Sam Pellom, forty years earlier.
The journey of "Nate" Williams perfectly illustrates the perseverance required in modern basketball. The highest-rated four-star recruit in the program's history according to Rivals.com, he first built his character on the AAU circuit with the City Rocks, playing alongside Isaiah Stewart and Buddy Boeheim. That team experience prepared him for the challenges that lay ahead.
At Buffalo, Williams established himself as his team's leading scorer, turning his potential into tangible performances. But it is his adaptability that truly defines his professional profile. Since his debut with the Salt Lake City Stars in the G League, he has navigated intelligently through various contract types: exhibit 10, two-way, and ultimately a multi-year standard NBA contract.
That flexibility allowed him to move between the rosters of the Portland Trail Blazers and the Houston Rockets, demonstrating a rare versatility in a demanding professional environment. Williams has mastered the art of seizing every opportunity, whether in the G League or the NBA, methodically building his career one step at a time.
His journey reflects a pragmatic approach to professional basketball, where patience and adaptability can transform a promising college talent into an established NBA player.
Honors & Championships
Jeenathan Williams made history by becoming the first Buffalo graduate to play in the NBA in four decades.
- Led his college team in scoring with 19.1 points per game in his senior year
- Personal record of 32 points set against the University of Michigan
- Successful NBA debut with Portland on April 2, 2023 (7 points in his first game)
- Standard contract worth $8.2 million over four years with Houston after starting on a two-way deal
Awards & Individual Honors
Jeenathan Williams made a lasting impression with remarkable performances that earned him consistent recognition throughout his career.
- Selected to the MAC First Team in his final year at Buffalo
- Honored by the NABC and the United States Basketball Writers Association with All-District distinctions
- Named to the Class AA all-state fifth team in high school
- Received Second Team All-MAC honors during his junior year at Buffalo
