One of the greatest college basketball players from the Pacific Northwest, Freeman Williams passed away on Tuesday, April 19. He was 65 years old.
One of the most recognizable and talented athletes from Portland State University, Williams was a four-year star for the Vikings, where he became one of the best college basketball players of all time.
He is Portland State’s all-time career scoring leader, amassing 3,249 points in 106 career games — all of which came before a three-point line. His point total is the second-most in NCAA history, trailing only Utah great Pete Maravich.