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Posted: May 27, 2006

Mike DeCourcy and Chris Littmann

Former Texas forward Mike Williams will transfer to the University of Cincinnati and join first-year head coach Mick Cronin, Sporting News has learned.

Williams came to the Longhorns as a highly touted McDonald's All-American, but struggled for much of his career in Austin. Williams blossomed late in his sophomore season, playing a key role with nine points and seven rebounds in a Sweet 16 win against West Virginia.

Williams, who averaged 2.7 points and 3.4 rebounds in 58 games at Texas, will sit out one season in accordance with NCAA transfer rules and be eligible for the Bearcats in the 2007-08 season. He will be left with two years of eligibility.

The Longhorns have lost five of their top seven players from last season. Texas coach Rick Barnes may lose another if guard Daniel Gibson decides to stay in this year's draft.

http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/vie...hp?t=95831

Stats not much, but

Huge pick up for Mick getting his first McDonald's All-American. This guy is solid. He played behind a great frontline last year at Texas. 6'7 240 is just what the Cats need and with experience. He played very well in the the Texas sweet sixteen game. He will be very helpful in practice this year and a great replacement for senior to be Cedric McGowan on the front line. He also becomes basically part of the small Soph class at UC.