Venom
Years ago

Taipans re-sign Kerry Williams as backup PG

7News announced Kerry Williams signed as backup PG for the 12/13 NBL season.

Not overly surprised as he is a cheap option allowing for more $$ on an import big (expected to be announced soon pending paperwork). Based on form to date, he has been patchy and TO prone, but comes good in the clutch. Injury free with a full preseason to get fit with the full squad should see him get back to his form 3 years ago when he was chosen for Boomers camp.

If he fails to live up to his potential, Shaun Bruce is breathing down his neck and impresses everytime he touches the ball (this kid will be playing in a roster spot in 12 months - heard it hear first)

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Anonymous
Years ago

THE Skytrans Cairns Taipans are pleased to announce the re-signing of Cairns local and Far North fan favourite Kerry Williams for the 2012/13 season.

The 5'11" point guard played in all 28 games for the Snakes last season after missing the entire 2010/11 season due to a serious knee injury he suffered in a pre-season game. Williams will, once again, join forces with Jamar Wilson to forge a formidable back court combination.
Williams is currently leading the Cairns Bartercard Marlins charge to the QBL playoffs, averaging 10.8 points per game and 5.1 assists. His hard nose defense combined with his control of the offense was a major influence in head coach, Aaron Fearne, making his final decision.

"Kerry has had a strong off-season in the QBL and we are confident he will take his current form into the NBL season.”

“He understands our offensive and defensive systems and after having a good QBL season and injury free pre-season I am expecting him to have a greater impact this year.”

Williams is the final contracted Australian player to join the Snakes, with an import announcement still to come.

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Anon
Years ago

Taipans will not win a championship with Kerry as back up PG. Shaun Bruce is more than breathing down Kerry's back. He will take his spot within weeks. Kerry is out of shape and lacks motivation. Can't shoot, cant finish but agree is D is very good.

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Anonalso
Years ago

Kerry came off a major knee surgery last season and didn't have any confidence. You will see a new man this time around and he will get back to the boomer camp form. Bruce is good, but lacks the experience (I also think Daly is better than him as well as Shaun Gleeson.) Bottom line Kerry is the right choice at the moment, especially if he works hard.

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Anonymous
Years ago

Daly was never and will never be good enuff to play nbl

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Anonalso
Years ago

Daly had 26 I believe in an NBL game, is this not good enough?

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paul
Years ago

I think 12 is his career high. He did score something like 26 against the Serbian (?) uni games teams, from memory.

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