Starting against Texas Tech Williams is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Texas Tech, according to Scottie Bordelon of Arkansas Online.

Impact Williams moves back to the starting lineup for the first time since Jan. 16. He is coming off a scoreless performance against Colgate the last time out.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Plays six minutes in return Williams failed to score (0-1 FG) while recording three rebounds over six minutes during Friday's 85-68 win over Colgate.

Impact Williams had missed the past four games due to COVID-19 protocols prior to Friday's contest, but the freshman returned to see a small role in Friday's win. Williams had been working his way into a greater role before lately, as he averaged 7.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 blocks over 25.4 minutes per game over his past five before landing in the team's COVID-19 protocols. It's unclear if his small role was conditioning related, but Williams figures to see at least the same role or greater for the remainder of the tournament.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back for the tournament Head coach Eric Musselman confirmed after Saturday's 78-71 loss to LSU that Williams (COVID-19 protocol) will be back for the NCAA Tournament, Kyle Deckelbaum of KATV reports.

Impact Williams has missed the last four games while in the team's COVID-19 protocol but will be available to play in the Razorbacks' second-round matchup in the NCAA Tournament. Williams' absence forced Justin Smith to play all 40 minutes in Saturday's loss as his return will allow coach Musselman to be more flexible with distributing minutes to certain guys. The 6-10 freshman is averaging 3.9 points and 4.6 rebounds in 16.3 minutes per game but has shown the capability to notch double digits in points and rebounds if he gets the proper playing time.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Williams (COVID protocol) isn't available for Saturday's game against LSU, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Williams' absence will extend to a fourth straight contest Saturday and it remains to be seen exactly when the freshman will clear the necessary protocols. Desi Sills has seemingly seen the largest increase in playing time during his absence.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Williams (COVID-19 protocol) isn't expected to play in Friday's game against Missouri, Scottie Bordelon of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports.

Impact Williams is slated to miss his third consecutive game as he continues to work his way back from COVID-19 protocol. The fact that he took part in warmups during pregame suggests the freshman big man may be close to a return, but it seems Friday isn't likely an option for his first action since Feb. 12. Connor Vanover may be in line for more minutes as a result.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Going through warmups Williams (not injury related) was seen going through stretching and shooting drills with the team ahead of Friday's game against Missouri, Curtis Wilkerson of HawgSports.com report...

Impact Williams missed the final two games of the regular season while in the team's COVID-19 protocol and his status for Friday's game was initially unclear. Seeing as though he's participating in warmups should entail a good sign that he should be available to come off the bench. A more firm update on his official status should come closer to tip-off at the top of the hour.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for Friday Williams (not injury related) made the trip with the team for the SEC Tournament but his status for Friday's game against Missouri remains up in the air after he missed the final t...

Impact Williams hasn't had a massive role for the Razorbacks this season as he's averaged 3.9 points and 4.6 rebounds in 16.3 minutes per game and has been a sustainable backup for Connor Vanover. Jeremiah Tilmon is a force down low for the Tigers which is why the presence of Williams is crucial for Friday's game. If he's unable to go, Vanover will be heavily relied on to handle a good bulk of the minutes at the 5-spot while Vance Jackson could step in and provide some extended minutes off the bench.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Williams will miss Tuesday's game against South Carolina due to COVID-19 protocol, Nikki Chavanelle of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Williams had carved out a major role for the Hawgs off the bench, averaging 25.4 minutes per contest over the last five seasons. He has one more chance to take the floor during the regular season before the SEC Tournament fires up.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Could see limited minutes Williams (knee) is expected to play Tuesday against Kentucky but could be on a minutes restriction, Tom Murphy of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports.

Impact The big man played just nine minutes his last time out and hasn't played double-digit minutes in any of his last four outings. Arkansas has had a full week between games, which has given the injured Razorbacks added time to get healthy. Still, Williams is a risk for limited minutes Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Does little in practice Williams was unable to do much of anything during practice Thursday, Scottie Bordelon of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports.

Impact Williams has reportedly been playing through an injury, so it's not exactly surprising that he's taking it easy in practice between games. He has some extra time to rest up his bumps and bruises with Saturday's game versus Texas A&M postponed. The Razorbacks are next scheduled to take the floor Tuesday against Kentucky.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Playing through injury Williams continues to see limited action for the Razorbacks due to an injury, Nikki Chvanelle of Rivals reports.

Impact While Williams hasn't missed a game since Dec. 20, the freshman has been held scoreless in single-digit minutes in each of the last four games. The 6-10 center is a realistic double-double threat when healthy, and has still been serving as a more-than-respectable backup to starter Connor Vanover. He was considered a game-time call for this contest due to a knee injury, so that's presumably what's still troubling him here. As long as Williams is limited, look for Vanover to see more run, as long as he can avoid foul trouble.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Plays nine minutes Williams didn't score in nine minutes of action during Tuesday's win over Mississippi State.

Impact Williams played through his lingering knee bruise but wasn't a factor in this one, as he failed to score and didn't have any other statistical contributions. The center is currently averaging 2.8 points and 4.0 rebounds in 17 appearances.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Tuesday Williams (knee) is warming up ahead of Tuesday's game against Georgia, Pig Trail Nation reports.

Impact It appears likely that the freshman will be available for the Razorbacks despite battling a knee bruise. Williams came down with the injury during Saturday's loss to Oklahoma State.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with knee injury Coach Eric Musselman said that Williams (knee) is day-to-day, WholeHogSports.com reports.

Impact Williams suffered the knee injury over the weekend against Oklahoma State, but coach Musselman is hopeful that Williams will be able to play in Tuesday's game against Mississippi State. It's looking like it might come down to a game-time decision for the big man.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Sat out in second half Williams did not play in the second half of Saturday's 81-77 loss to Oklahoma State due to a knee bruise and finished with no points (0-1 FG), four rebounds and an assist in seven...

Impact Williams was unable to play through a knee bruise he suffered in the first half of Saturday's game which leaves his status for Tuesday's meeting with Mississippi State in question. If Williams still can't play then Connor Vanover will likely see increased minutes on the floor.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Williams is starting Saturday's game against Alabama.

Impact Williams returned to a bench role over the past two contests, but he'll make his second career start in Saturday's matchup. He'll take the place of Connor Vanover in the starting five.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Saturday Williams isn't starting Saturday's game against Georgia.

Impact Williams made his first career start Wednesday, but he only totaled six points and two rebounds over 14 minutes. He'll return to a bench role Saturday with Vance Jackson starting in his place.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Williams is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against Tennessee, Bob Holt of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports.

Impact The freshman will make his first career start when the Razorbacks battle the Volunteers on Wednesday. Williams is currently averaging 3.1 points and 3.8 rebounds in eight appearances.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Contending for starting job Williams is contending for a spot in the starting five ahead of the regular season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Williams has apparently impressed enough during practice to be considered for a starting role with the Razorbacks during his freshman season. Vance Jackson joined the team as a graduate transfer in April and will likely begin the season as the starting center, but Williams could certainly be considered for the role if Jackson struggles early on.

NOVEMBER 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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