Report: Missouri transfer Johnathan Williams III restricted from 25 schools

Steven J. Gaither

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Missouri leading scorer Johnathan Williams can leave the school if he wants, but his options are limited.

Coach Kim Anderson will grant Williams a transfer, but that comes with a catch. The sophomore forward cannot go to 25 schools, according to the Columbia Daily Tribune.

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Missouri is in the SEC and participates in the Big 12/SEC Challenge. Arizona and Illinois are on Mizzou’s 2016-2017 schedule.

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Michigan State, which is not one of the schools on the restricted list, is thought to be a front runner for Williams’ services. The Spartans offered him a scholarship coming out of high school, per Rivals.

Williams led Missouri with 11.9 points and 7.1 rebounds per game his sophomore season as the team finished 9-23. He will have two years of eligibility remaining after sitting out next season.

Steven J. Gaither