Impact Williams did what he could to keep the Cardinals alive in the ACC Tournament, but this excellent two-way effort was not enough. Williams registered a double-doubles in his two ACC Tournament appearances.
MARCH 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
MALIK WILLIAMS #5 - FORWARD-CENTER - LOUISVILLE CARDINALS
Double-doubles in loss Williams chipped in 11 points (5-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 13 rebounds, three blocks and three steals across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 51-50 loss to Virginia.
Solid production in start Williams racked up 10 points (4-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 34 minutes during Saturday's 71-61 loss to Virginia.
Impact Williams drew the start on senior night and scored in double figures for the 15th time this season. The big man has had an up and down season, but he figures to have a solid role for Louisville in the ACC tournament.
MARCH 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will start Saturday Louisville interim coach Mike Pegues said Friday that Williams, who was a DNP-CD last game, will start Saturday's contest against Virginia, Matt McGavic of Sports Illustrated repor...
Impact Williams was away from the team Tuesday and was labeled as a coach's decision during the 75-43 loss to Virginia Tech. The senior big man was suspended for two games to open February, and he's either played single-digit minutes or not at all in four of the six games since. Across 22 starts this season, Williams has averaged 9.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.0 assists in 24.7 minutes per game.
MARCH 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mike Pegues: Louisville basketball's 'spirit is broken' after latest one-sided loss The Cardinals have lost back-to-back blowouts, Malik Williams sat for another game and U of L is limping to its regular-season finale.
MARCH 2, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Malik Williams not with Louisville basketball team at Virginia Tech Louisville's fifth-year senior center did not make the trip to Blacksburg, Virginia, a coach's decision by Cardinals interim coach Mike Pegu...
MARCH 2, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Should play Saturday Louisville interim coach Mike Pegues said he expects Williams to rejoin the team and play Saturday against Virginia, Brett Dawson of the Louisville Courier Journal reports.
Impact Williams was away from the team in what was labeled a coach's decision for Tuesday's 75-43 loss to Virginia Tech, which comes on the heels of the big man starting but playing only three minutes last weekend against Wake Forest. Williams was suspended for two games to open February, and he's either played single-digit minutes or not at all in four of the six games since. However, Pegues said Williams should be back to start Saturday, because Williams deserves to be on the court for Senior Day, "despite everything that has gone on."
MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Tuesday Williams is not with the team for Tuesday's game against Virginia Tech, Brett Dawson of the Louisville Courier Journal reports.
Impact Williams did not travel to Tuesday's game against Virginia Tech due to a coach's decision. The Cardinals big man has started in 22 of 24 appearances this season, averaging 9.3 points, 7.7 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 23.9 minutes per game. His next chance to return is Saturday against Virginia for the regular season finale.
MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Mysterious usage continues Williams totaled zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) in three minutes during Saturday's 99-77 loss to Wake Forest.
Impact Williams has seen incredibly bizarre usage since returning from a brief suspension, but he appeared to be back on track after returning to the starting five last Saturday. The senior had put up back-to-back games with double-digit scoring and exactly 28 minutes, but the brief stint of productivity came to a grinding halt Saturday. Williams started the contest, but was pulled after missing a three-point attempt only three minutes into the game. He never returned to the floor, and the Cardinals took yet another lopsided loss. It appears Williams' time with the program could end at any moment, especially with interim coach Mike Pegues seeming far more intent on making a point than winning any games. Williams is one of the few consistent players on the Louisville roster, but his five-year collegiate career appears slated to come to a lackluster conclusion.
FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Surprisingly little usage in return Williams contributed zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and one rebound across six minutes during Wednesday's 63-57 loss to Notre Dame.
Impact Williams was back from a two-game suspension Wednesday, but it appears he's very much still in the doghouse. The 6-11 senior barely played in what was a tight, winnable contest, and he also appears to have lost his starting spot for the time being. Louisville has now lost six games in a row and is on the outside looking in with respect to the NCAA Tournament, but apparently making a point with the fifth-year senior is more important than winning games at this stage. The Cardinals at least have a long break ahead to sort out their affairs, as they don't have another scheduled matchup until next Wednesday against Miami.
FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back in action Wednesday Williams (suspension) didn't score (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) but added one rebound during Wednesday's loss to Notre Dame.
Impact The senior returned the the court after being suspended the past two games but failed to make a major impact in Wednesday's loss, playing just six total minutes. Williams is currently posting 9.5 points and 8.3 rebounds across 21 games played this year.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Will rejoin team this week Coach Mike Pegues said that Williams (suspension) will rejoin the team this week with the expectation of being able to play in Wednesday's game against Notre Dame, Brett Dawson of...
Impact Williams missed the team's last two games due to suspension. The coaching staff talked about things and wanted to allow Williams the opportunity to come back this season. Williams may have to earn his starting spot back upon reinsertion to the lineup.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Louisville center Malik Williams will remain suspended for Syracuse game Malik Williams, a 6-11 senior, leads Louisville in scoring and rebounding.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • SYRACUSE.COM
Still suspended Saturday Williams remains on suspension for Saturday's game and won't travel to face Syracuse, Brett Dawson of the Louisville Courier Journal reports.
Impact Williams will miss at least two games due to a suspension that surfaced due to not meeting Louisville standards. His suspension is considered an indefinite one and it's unclear at this point when he will be cleared to rejoin the action.
FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
How Louisville took a step forward vs. UNC without suspended senior Malik Williams Without their leading scorer and rebounder, the Cardinals got across-the-board contributions in a hard-fought loss.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Suspended, out Tuesday Williams (suspension) is not going to play against North Carolina and may miss even more with an indefinite suspension, Brett Dawson of the Louisville Courier Journal reports.
Impact Williams has not met Louisville's standards off the court this season. With Williams out indefinitely, Jae'Lyn Withers should stand in line to see a good increase in minutes.
JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
'Overblown': Chris Mack on Malik Williams' comments about the team During the post-game press conference after Cardinals lost to Virginia, Louisville Cardinals head coach Chris Mack talked about Malik Willia...
JANUARY 26, 2022 • COURIER-JOURNAL.COM
Decent output despite defeat Williams registered 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Monday's 64-52 loss to Virginia.
Impact Williams has now scored in double digits in three of his last four contests, but it's worth noting that he's now gone seven straight appearances without reaching the 15-point mark after he started the new year with a 20-point, 11-rebound effort against Georgia Tech on Jan. 2. As a result, he's only averaging 8.8 points and 7.3 rebounds per game this month.
JANUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Double-double in defeat Williams recorded 12 points (4-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 27 minutes during Saturday's 65-53 loss to Pittsburgh.
Impact Williams had been on a bit of a cold stretch, logging three consecutive games with exactly four points and shooting 3-for-13 over that span. He was able to bounce back with his fifth double-double of the season Saturday, but it wasn't enough for Louisville to prevent its third consecutive defeat and fall to 4-3 in ACC play.
JANUARY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Posts double-double Sunday Williams amassed 20 points (9-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-5 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 32 minutes during Sunday's 67-64 victory over Georgia Tech.
Impact Williams now has seven straight games with at least 10 points, and he has posted four double-doubles in that span. The talented big man is averaging 15.3 points and 9.2 rebounds per game since the beginning of December.
JANUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Scores 11 in return from protocol Williams had 11 points (3-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 73-69 win over Wake Forest.
Impact Williams missed one game due to COVID protocols, but was back to his starting role in a game that occurred 11 days later. He reached double figures for the sixth consecutive contest and also chipped in a season-best blocks total. He'll continue to serve as the anchor of the Louisville frontcourt heading into ACC play.
DECEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Will start Wednesday Williams (illness) will start Wednesday's game against Wake Forest, Matt McGavic of Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact Williams was in COVID-19 protocols prior to the Cardinals' break, missing out on the team's last contest versus Western Kentucky as a result. He's set to retake his starting spot for the Cardinals on Wednesday and will aim to continue his recent hot stretch, averaging 14.8 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.4 steals over his last five games.
DECEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
No current timeline for return Head coach Chris Mack said after Saturday's loss to Western Kentucky that he does not know how long Williams (COVID-19) will be out for, Matt McGavic of Sport Illustrated reports.
Impact Williams was placed into the team's COVID protocol ahead of Saturday's meeting against the Hilltoppers and appears set to miss multiple games. Williams will likely have to test out of protocols and there's no way of knowing when he will be able to successfully do that. Jae'Lyn Withers got the start in his absence and figures to remain in the first five until Williams is back.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Unavailable Saturday Williams was placed into the team's COVID protocol and will not be available for Saturday's game against Western Kentucky, Matt McGavic of Sport Illustrated reports.
Impact Williams is slated to miss his first game of the season after being placed in the team's health and safety protocols. The fifth-year big man has been on a nice stretch lately, averaging 13.3 points and 9.7 rebounds in 25.9 minutes over his last seven games. Jae'Lyn Withers figures to re-enter the starting rotation while Williams is held out.
DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Williams' double-double leads Louisville past SE Louisiana
Malik Williams had 15 points and 10 rebounds, and Louisville used balanced scoring and solid defense to beat Southeastern Louisiana 86-60DECEMBER 15, 2021 • Associated Press
Strong performance Friday Williams produced 22 points (10-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt), eight rebounds and three steals over 29 minutes during Friday's 62-55 loss to DePaul.
Impact Williams led the Cardinals in scoring and registered his best output of the campaign, but he also scored in double digits for the fourth straight contest. The senior is now averaging 10.4 points per game on the year.
DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
