NORFOLK,Virginia -- Former Norfolk State basketball star Pendarvis Williams got his first extensive look at the rest of the world over the winter as 1 of 2 permitted foreign players for Fortitudo Agrigento in Italy's second-division professional league.
The 2013 MEAC Player of the Year, Williams averaged 14.4 points and 4.5 rebounds per game while living in Sicily, and he plans to go back for more. This week, the guard signed with Virtus Bologna, which plays in Italy's top pro division.
During a recent weekend visit to Norfolk the 6-foot-6, 23-year-old Philadelphia native discussed everything from the crowds in Italy to his thoughts on former NSU teammate RaShid Gaston's decision to transfer to why he plans to stay away from pasta while he's home.
How much fun was it to play over in Italy?
Oh man, it was great. Coming out of college, seeing new things and different cultures and getting paid to do what I love is truly a blessing. So I really enjoyed it.
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