The guard was the top scorer this season in the Czech League
Hamburg signs scorer Ross Williams
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Veolia Towers Hamburg have added an offensive weapon to their roster, signing Ross Williams for the remainder of the season. Williams (1.78 meters, 25 years old) arrives as the leading scorer in the Czech League, where he averaged 21.6 points and 4.5 assists per game for Basket Brno.
Williams signed his contract late Thursday evening and was in Hamburg by Friday morning — barely 12 hours later. Just two days earlier, he played his final game for Brno, capping a stint in which he showcased his scoring prowess and leadership.
“We took the time to find the right player for our situation,” said Hamburg head coach Benka Barloschky. “Ross gives us qualities that complement LJ. He’s a point guard with a scorer’s mentality, a constant threat with his speed, and his pull-up three is a weapon we didn’t have before. Beyond his skills, his attitude and determination really impressed me.”
Basketball runs deep in Williams’s family. His stepfather, Willie Green, is a former NBA player and two-time champion as an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors. From him, Williams learned the mantra: play every game like it’s your last, but always enjoy it. That mindset fueled his steady rise through five years of college basketball, from NAIA and NCAA Division II programs to Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, where he reached the prestigious March Madness tournament.
Williams turned pro in 2023 with Swiss powerhouse Fribourg Olympic. Initially signed on a short-term deal, he quickly became the league’s best sixth man and helped secure a championship. In his second season, he debuted in international competition, guiding Fribourg to the FIBA Europe Cup quarterfinals. This year, he took on a starring role in Brno.