(Editor's note: University of Providence athletics release)
GREAT FALLS -- The University of Providence men's basketball team announced the signing of Davien Harris-Williams Wednesday afternoon.
Harris-Williams, a 6-foot guard from Tacoma, Wash., previously played at Peninsula College in Washington. He was named first-team all-conference and led his team to two tournament appearances. He was named the Northwest Athletic Conference Player of the Week on Feb. 18 after scoring 26 points in the second half against the top team in the conference.
The leading scorer for the Pirates, he averaged 20.2 points per game while shooting 44.2 percent from the field and 40 percent from 3-point range. He also averaged 4.7 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game. He scored 30 or more points in five games.
Before playing for the Pirates, he played at Clover Park High School, where he was named League MVP and was named first-team all-league twice.
"We are very excited to add Davien Harris-Williams to the Argo program," head coach Steve Keller said. "Davien is a pure three point shooter with great range, and will add depth at the guard position for the Argos. We're really excited to have him."
Harris-Williams plans to study Sports Management at Providence.
