Gus Williams
A high scoring and electrifying guard, was USC basketballs own version of "the Wizard". He earned All American 1st team, All Pac -8 first team and USC mvp honors in 1975. He also since broken records for assists in a career season. He still ranks in the USC all time top 5 assists and top 15 in scoring. He then continued his wizardry for the Seattle Super Sonics.The prime years of his 11 season career were spent in Seattle. He was twice selected to the NBA All Star game and was an ALL-NBA First team (1982) and all NBA second team (1980) selection. He led the Sonics to the 1979 championship while averaging team high 28.6 points per game in the finals. In 2004 Williams #1 jersey was retired by the Sonics.
Currently Gus is an entrepreneur building his relationships in different facets in the corporate world. From commodities to real estate, he is constantly matching up the perfect investment with the ideal investor. In addition Gus is involved with two of his favorite charities, the Boys and Girls Club of America and Champions for Families which provides mentoring for children and families victimized by domestic or substance abuse.
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