UNC Wilmington Athletics

Prep Career: Four-year letterwinner at Shawnee High School for Coach Ryan Franks, where he wore No. 22 and also played golf ... named 2024 New Jersey High School Midfielder of the Year after scoring seven goals with eight assists ... also collected First Team nods at the All-Region, All-State and All-Conference levels and participated in the 2024 South Jersey Senior All-Star Game ... helped the Renegades to the New Jersey Group 3 State Championship ... played club soccer with Real Futbol Academy under the tutelage of Coach Jon Kopytko where he had 15 goals and 20 assists.

Personal: Full name is Daniel Roland Williams ... born in Vorhees, New Jersey ... son of Dan and April ... has an older sister, Bria ... favorite food is chicken parmigiana ... favorite midnight snack is strawberries ... enjoys golfing, video games, watching movies/shows and fishing.

Why UNCW? "I chose UNCW because the coaching staff made me feel like family. The program’s success, the greater Wilmington area, and the academic fit all played major roles in my decision."