Impact Williams played in a seventh straight game despite being hit with a questionable tag again. He's provided modest production in his first year with the program after transferring in from Hartford.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
AUSTIN WILLIAMS #24 - GUARD - RUTGERS SCARLET KNIGHTS
4.0 PPG •
2.7 RPG •
0.6Â APGÂ
4.0 PPG
2.7 RPG
0.6 APG
Plays 14 minutes in loss Williams (undisclosed) logged four points (2-2 FG), two rebounds, two steals and an assist in 14 minutes during Thursdays loss to Wisconsin.
Questionable at Michigan Williams (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game at Wisconsin.
Impact Williams has been listed as questionable on the injury report for nearly a month but has played off the bench in each of the last six games despite the injury designation. Over that stretch he is averaging 2.5 points and 1.8 rebounds in 10.8 minutes per game.
MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet day in loss Williams (undisclosed) accumulated two points (1-3 FG), one rebound, one assist and one block across 13 minutes during Sunday's 63-46 loss to Maryland.
Impact Williams was listed as questionable with an undisclosed injury before the game but managed to play 13 minutes in a tough loss to Maryland. The senior guard was quiet in his limited time on the floor, attempting just three shots on his way to a two point outing. Williams will hope to have a bigger impact when the Scarlet Knights host Michigan on Thursday.
FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
DNP vs. Wisconsin Williams (undisclosed) did not play during Rutgers' game Saturday against Wisconsin.
Impact Williams has sat out multiple games now because of an undisclosed injury. Currently, Rutgers' team is expected to play its next matchup Thursday against Northwestern.
FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable again Williams (undisclosed) is questionable so Tuesday's outing at Maryland, according to the Big Ten availability report.
Impact Williams only logged three minutes in Rutgers' most recent loss to Michigan, but only recorded two rebounds and zero points (0-2 FG). The senior guard has been listed as questionable ahead of many recent Scarlet Knights games, and though he's missed none since December, his true availability will be more clear closer to the matchup against Maryland.
FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Williams (undisclosed) is available Saturday, but he'll open on the bench against Michigan, Brian Foncesca of The Star-Ledger reports.
Impact While Williams is healthy enough to suit up versus Michigan, the senior guard may not be 100-percent as he'll likely come off the bench. Williams is averaging 5.2 points and 3.1 rebounds in 18.7 minutes this season. Jeremiah Williams will get the start in his Rutgers' debut.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Saturday Williams (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's contest with Michigan.
Impact Williams was listed as questionable for Wednesday's matchup with Penn State as well, though he wound up playing 19 minutes in the loss. The senior guard is averaging 5.2 points and 3.1 rebounds in 18.7 minutes this season.
FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Starting vs. Penn State Williams will be available for Wednesday's game against Penn State, Brian Fonseca of The Star-Ledger reports.
Impact Although he was given the questionable tag, Williams will be starting in Wednesday's matchup.
JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE
New designation Williams (undisclosed) is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup against Nebraska.
Impact Williams had the same designation for the Scarlet Knights last three games, but he was able to play in all of them so this designation is not too much of a worry. The senior guard averages 5.4 points and 3.1 rebounds on 17.7 minutes per game this season.
JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE
Gets starting nod Williams (undisclosed) will start Tuesday's game against Indiana, Inside the Hall reports.
Impact Williams was listed as questionable for this contest, but coach Steve Pikiell said in a pregame interview that the senior would get his third start of the season on Tuesday. Williams is coming off a solid game against Iowa in which he went for 14 points and four boards.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Game-time decision Saturday Williams (undisclosed) will be questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Iowa.
Impact The senior has started two games this season and has found himself averaging 4.0 points and 2.6 rebounds per game this season. Expect Williams to be a bench asset if he gets the green light to play Saturday.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Termed questionable for Wednesday Williams holds a questionable designation on the availability report for Wednesday's game versus Ohio State, per the Big Ten availability report.
Impact Williams has missed four different games this year due to injury, and it appears whatever issue has plagued him in the past has popped up again ahead of Wednesday's affair. If he's unable to give it a go, Williams will look toward Saturday at Iowa for his next chance to rejoin the action.
JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Out Saturday Williams (undisclosed) will be inactive during Saturday's matchup with Seton Hall.
Impact Williams will miss his third game of the season for the Scarlet Knights, although the cause of Saturday's absence is unknown. The 6-foot-4 senior, who dealt with knee issues earlier this season, is averaging 4.7 points, 3.2 rebounds and 0.7 assists on 17.8 minutes per game (six appearances). Williams' next opportunity to return will come against LIU-Brooklyn on Dec. 16.
DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy against Howard Williams (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game versus Howard.
Impact Williams is in danger of missing his second straight game Saturday due to an undisclosed injury. If he's ruled out, Derek Simpson would likely draw another start.
NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Wednesday Williams (undisclosed) is questionable for Wednesday's game versus Georgetown, Jerry Carino of the Asbury Park Press reports.
Impact Williams is at risk of missing his first game of the season Wednesday with an undisclosed injury. He has started the last two games for the Scarlet Knights and on the season is averaging 4.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.7 blocks in 19.3 minutes per games. If he is not able to go, Derek Simpson will likely take his place in the starting five.
NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available again Williams (undisclosed) logged three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 17 minutes during an exhibition game against St. John's on Oct. 21.
Impact Williams averaged 16.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals across Hart's 2021-22 season. He transferred to Florida International thereafter. However, Williams sat out FIU's 2022-23 season and enrolled at Rutgers following the aforementioned campaign. Having sat out a whole year, the redshirt senior may not be favored like he was at Hart, as his latest game indicates.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available again Williams (undisclosed) logged three points (1-4 FG, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 17 minutes during an exhibition game against St. John's on Oct. 21.
Impact Williams averaged 16.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.3 steals across Hart's 2021-22 season. He transferred to Florida International thereafter. However, Williams sat out FIU's 2022-23 season and enrolled at Rutgers following the aforementioned campaign. Having sat out a whole year, the redshirt senior may not be favored like he was at Hart, as his latest game indicates.
OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Out indefinitely Williams (undisclosed) is listed as out indefinitely, USA Today reports.
Impact It is unclear how long Williams will continue to miss time after not playing in any games so far this season. Williams transferred from Hartford over the offseason where he transferred 16.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals per game in 2021.
DECEMBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
DNP in opener Williams (undisclosed) did not take the court in Monday's season opener against Houston Christian.
Impact Williams should eventually have a role in his first year at FIU after two high-octane scoring seasons at Harfard, but it's unclear what's holding him out at this time. His next chance to suit up will be Nov. 10 against Florida National University.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Williams scores 21 to lift Hartford past Maine 75-65
Austin Williams had 21 points as Hartford defeated Maine 75-65FEBRUARY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Williams scores 16 to carry Hartford over NJIT 65-49
Austin Williams had 16 points as Hartford topped NJIT 65-49FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Wednesday Williams (undisclosed) will return to the starting lineup for Hartford Wednesday as they take on UMBC.
Impact Williams, who missed Monday's game against UMass Lowell, will make his return to the starting lineup on Wednesday. The 6-foot-4 senior has started 17 games this season, putting up 15.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.9 assists, 1.2 steals and 0.5 blocks on 33 minutes per game. This is a huge return for Hartford as they take on the Retrievers.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Williams scores 20 to carry Hartford over Maine 78-66
Austin Williams had 20 points as Hartford topped Maine 78-66FEBRUARY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
