POSTED BY: Eurobasket News
William Byrd
Al Gharafa Doha added to their roster 34-year old American power forward William Byrd (201-G/F-85, agency: Allstars Agency) . William started the season in Bahrain by playing for Ittihad club.
Outlook
Very versatile forward who can do everything on the court. He can score in a variety of ways by hitting the jumper either from long or mid range or behind the arc, or by driving or finishing in force. Excellent defender who has a great timing on the rebounds. Is en excellent shot blocker. His skills and court vision allow him to handle the balls and create for his teammates.
Awards/Achievements
SWAC Tournament Finalist -06
SWAC All-Tournament Team -06, 07
All-SWAC 1st Team -07, 08
SWAC Tournament Semifinals -07, 08
SWAC Preseason Player of the Year -08
Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League 2nd Team -09
Asia-Basket.com Lebanese League All-Defensive Team -09
Asia-Basket.com Lebanese League All-Newcomers Team -09
WABA Club Championships -10
Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League Forward of the Year -10
Asia-Basket.com Lebanese League All-Imports Team -10
Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League 1st Team -10
Arab Club Championships -10 (Finalist), 14
Asia-Basket.com All-Arab Club Championships Best Defensive Player -10
PMA Basketball Asia-Basket.com All-Lebanese League Honorable Mention -11
Qatar Heir Apparent Cup Winner -12
Qatar Emir Cup Semifinals -12, 13
Asia-Basket.com All-Qatari D1 2nd Team -12
Asia-Basket.com Qatari D1 All-Imports Team -12, 13
Qatari League Semifinals -13
Asia-Basket.com All-Qatari D1 Forward of the Year -13
Asia-Basket.com All-Qatari D1 Defensive Player of the Year -13
Asia-Basket.com All-Qatari D1 1st Team -13
Qatar Heir Apparent Cup Semifinals -13
Asia-Basket.com All-Qatar D1 Defensive Player of the Year -14
Asia-Basket.com All-Qatar D1 2nd Team -14, 18
Asia-Basket.com Qatar D1 All-Imports Team -14
Asia-Basket.com All-Qatar D1 Finals MVP -18
Qatari League Regular Season Runner-Up -18
Qatari League Champion -18
Gulf Coast Championships Semifinals -18
Asia-Basket.com All-Gulf Coast Championships 2nd Team -18
Qatari League Finalist -19
Asia-Basket.com All-Qatar D1 Honorable Mention -19
Qatari Cup Winner -19
Tags : WILLIAM BYRD, AL-ITTIHAD, BAHRAIN BASKETBALL, BAHRAIN TRANSACTIONS
