Swider and Alondes Williams Selected for NBA G League Next Up Game
January 29, 2024 - NBA G League (G League)
Sioux Falls Skyforce News Release
Sioux Falls, SD - The NBA G League announced that HEAT two-way forward Cole Swider and Skyforce guard Alondes Williams were selected to participate in the NBA G League Next Up Game presented by AT&T during NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis on Sunday, February 18 at 12:30 PM CST.
The duo, who has led Sioux Falls to a 10-2 record, becomes the first all-star selections for the Skyforce since Okaro White, Briante Weber and Keith Benson in 2016-17.
Swider has appeared in 13 games for Sioux Falls this season on transfer between the Showcase Cup and regular season, where he's averaging 24.3 points per game on 48.8 percent shooting (46.2 percent from deep), 6.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per 37.0 minutes a game. He ranks third in scoring in the NBA G League during the regular season, with 25.2 points on 56.6 percent shooting (51.9 percent from deep)
Williams has appeared in 35 games for the Skyforce this season and has averaged 20.4 points on 50.4 percent shooting (38.1 percent shooting), 5.0 rebounds and 6.5 assists per 36.2 minutes a game. He broke the franchise record for points scored in a game with 55 points on 21-30 FGA on January 7 against Salt Lake City. Williams followed that up with back-to-back NBA G League Player of the Week from January 2-7 and 8-13 and is averaging 23.5 points per game in 12 regular season appearances.
Both players are expected to be available for the upcoming series and 2023 Western Conference Finals rematch against the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Tip-off is slated for 6:30 PM CST on Tuesday and Thursday at the Sanford Pentagon.
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