Here is Stanislaus District fans’ pick for The Bee’s Boys Prep of the Week
Tai-Run Williams has done some of everything for the Vanguard College Prep boys basketball team this season.
The senior is averaging 24.3 points, 8.1 rebounds, 3 blocks and 3 steals a game and has had eight double doubles in the team’s first 23 games. The Lions have started the season 15-8.
Williams continued his all-around strong season in a Jan. 12 matchup against Aspire Langston Hughes Academy.
His near triple double effort of 12 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists helped the Lions secure a 12-point win. The fans noticed his performance, voting him The Modesto Bee’s Boys Player of the Week.
Williams won the weekly poll, earning 67% of the votes. He finished ahead of basketball players Malachi Miller of Central Catholic and Lloyd French of Downey, who came in second and third place, respectively.
This story was originally published January 20, 2023 at 1:45 PM.