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JUNIOR (2001-2002): Toured Europe as a member of the undefeated Big 12 All Star team...named to the All-Tournament Team at the FORD Red Raider Classic Tournament...played 41 minutes in the overtime win against New Mexico State...his winning free throw in overtime with 3 seconds remaining silenced the capacity crowd...had a Texas Tech career best with his 22 points against Colorado...he was 5-7 from the field - including 2-3 from three point territory - and 10-11 from the free throw line...sunk 8 straight free throws in the closing moments of the game in Boulder...led the Red Raiders in scoring for the Texas A&M game...tallied 18 points in 37 minutes of court action...the Texas game marked Will's 20th start of the season...led the team in free throw percentage at .770 (77-100)...his 40 steals for the season matched teammates Andre Emmett and Kasib Powell...overall, Will started 24 of 32 games last season...wore #21 last season and will wear #10 in his senior season...beyond the three point line: 5-for-5 vs. San Diego State, 4-for-4 vs. UTEP, 3-for-3 vs. Missouri, and 2-for-2 against Oklahoma State...averaged 24.2 minutes per game and 7.7 points per game in his initial Red Raider season. JUNIOR COLLEGE: After a number of coaching changes propelled his move to several schools following high school, Will is not completely at home at Texas Tech University...sought after by SMU, Texas A&M, Baylor, and Virginia...averaged 25 points, 10 assists, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals per game at Panola Junior College as a sophomore...takes pride in taking good shots and taking care of the ball...played for Scott Monarch at Panola. PERSONAL: William Chavis was born on January 1, 1981, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...listed in Who's Who among High School Students...Student-Athlete Advisory Board at Texas Tech...graduated from the High School for Engineering and Sciences in Philadelphia..as a high school senior, Will averaged 20.4 points, 8.5 assists, and maintained a 3.95 grade point average...high school coach was Charles Brown...indentifies The Art of War by Sun Tsu as his favorite book...describes himself as humble, determined, and smart...Enjoys reading and listening to music...only the third player in the history of his high school to have his jersey retired...his advice to others, "Always give your best, even when the odds are stacked against you, and remember to pray."
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