By Matt Browning
T.J. Williams of Wichita Heights was voted the Wichita Large School Preseason Boys Basketball Player of the Year. Williams was a first team all-league selection last season for the Falcons.
While last season was a successful one for Williams and Heights, he wants to be more aggressive this season offensively.
“One area I could improving on is shooting more,” Williams said. “A lot of the time I would give up my shot for an extra pass instead of hunting it down and finding my rhythm early into the game.”
Now a junior, Williams is trying to develop his body more so he can withstand the physical rigors of the City League.
“For this upcoming season I’ve really been working on my body,” Williams said. “…being able to play through the contact and finish strong around the rim.”
Heights won the 6A championship last season and Williams thinks it can be even better this season even with the added pressure.
“My expectations as a team coming in are the same as last year, compete with everybody and build together day by day,” Williams said. “Personally coming into the season I want to complete an undefeated season. We really feel no pressure coming into this season, although we know we have a target on are backs from winning state last season.”
