Basketball: Baller from Bluegrass State highlights Malibu tournament

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Darrin Williams is one of the more sought-after recruits in Kentucky, not as well known as highly touted in-state prospect Jon Hood, but talented nonetheless. For those interested in seeing the senior from Louisville Eastern in action, I suggest heading to this weekend’s tournament at Malibu High

The 6-foot-9, 275-pound post will suit up for Team Kentucky in two games Friday night, the first against Clovis West, followed by a matchup with LACES. Play resumes Saturday and Williams & Co. could end up facing Moorpark or Taft in what figures to be an interesting championship game, regardless of the opponent.

‘Darrin is getting looks from colleges like Indiana and Texas, but he could end up with a program such as Southern Illinois, which has been in contact with him quite a bit lately,’’ Coach Jeff Harney said. ‘When you’re that big and that athletic, you always seem to draw a crowd. He’s a Division I talent, no doubt about it.’’

-- Sean Ceglinsky