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Key member of 2005 UNC basketball championship team retires

By Nick Delahanty

CHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 12: Jawad Williams #21 of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tar Heels is defended by Derrick Byars #5 of the University of Virginia Cavaliers during the game at Dean E. Smith Center on February 12, 2003 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Tar Heels won 81-67. (Photo by Craig Jones/Getty Images)
CHAPEL HILL, NC - FEBRUARY 12: Jawad Williams #21 of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tar Heels is defended by Derrick Byars #5 of the University of Virginia Cavaliers during the game at Dean E. Smith Center on February 12, 2003 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The Tar Heels won 81-67. (Photo by Craig Jones/Getty Images) /
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After a 17-year professional career, former UNC basketball standout Jawad Williams has announced his retirement from the sport of basketball.

Jawad Williams has decided that it is time to walk away from the sport of basketball.

On Twitter, the former UNC basketball standout announced his retirement after a 17-year professional basketball career. The now 39-year-old cites the ability to “walk away from the game on my own terms,” as something that he is proud to say he’s able to do.

Williams’ career, which spanned over three decades, is one that not many players can replicate. He played professionally in eight different countries and won seven Cups or Titles during his career.

Dating back to his time in Chapel Hill, Williams will retire as a highly decorated professional basketball player. Shortly after his retirement announcement, the UNC basketball Twitter account wasted no time highlighting some of his finest career milestones.

In 128 games at North Carolina, Williams averaged 12.7 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. He was a vital member of the Tar Heels 2004-2005 National Championship team, a season in which he earned All-ACC honors.

Congratulations to Jawad Williams on an outstanding 17-year professional basketball career! The Keeping It Heel team wishes you nothing but the best in your future endeavors!

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