Dontrez Williams Expects UNLV Debut vs. BYU, Talks Ankle Recovery and Wrist Injury

Dontrez Williams says he expects to make his UNLV debut against No. 25 BYU after missing the Utah exhibition with a sprained ankle. Speaking with The Scarlet Standard’s Darrell Lutey and other reporters on Oct 23, Williams says the ankle is close to 100 percent and that he plans to wear a brace. Williams also discusses a broken wrist he says affected his shooting last season at Lindenwood, his work on 3-pointers and free throws, anticipating passes on defense, and adjusting to Josh Pastner’s practices. He shares what he learned watching the Utah exhibition and talks about his teammates and life in Las Vegas. UNLV hosts BYU on Saturday, Oct 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM Pacific at the Thomas & Mack Center. Watch on MW+. Reporting: Darrell Lutey / The Scarlet Standard More UNLV coverage: https://the-scarlet-standard.com/ Subscribe for UNLV interviews, press conferences and reporting throughout the season. #UNLV #DontrezWilliams #CollegeBasketball