Life as a Basketball Twin Ft. Kareem Williams

By Kali Herbstman -- Oneonta, NY

Photo Retrieved from Kareem Williams (c) Kadeem Williams on
 left, Kareem Williams on right.                                                       

Meet SUNY Oneonta Basketball senior Kareem Williams aka Reem-O, Tall Dark n Handsome, TDH President, and In Reem We Trust. Williams has had a unique life, experiencing growing up with his twin brother Kadeem.  They have had each other to better themselves in basketball as well as overall individuals. Although Kareem has not had twin brother here at Oneonta, he always keeps him in mind. 

Growing up always having his twin brother as a best friend on his side, Kareem made the decision to take on the college experience without Kadeem.  They knew that the schools of their choice did not offer both of their majors, so their only choice was to explore separate paths. 

Photo Retrieved by Kareem Williams (c) Kali Herbstman

Kareem plays a huge role not only on the basketball team, but in peoples lives as well. He is very thankful, not only for the team that he played with for four years, but also the friends that have always been by his side. Friend of Kareem, Murcie Lago explains,  "he's a great guy, aka Reem God, aka Tall Dark and Handsome. He's just a great guy to be around." The things that Murcie has to say about Kareem is a prime example of the kind of friend and role model that he has become here at SUNY Oneonta.

Another friend, Rene Lantigua admits, "I know him personally as a friend. I think he is very humble, and he always brings that to the court when I go and see him play at Alumni." Lantigua is just one of the many people that see Kareem's humble self on and off the court. Williams strives to be the best player that he can be on and off the court.  

Making an impact playing at SUNY Oneonta without his twin brother has been a very great opportunity for Kareem.  He is proud to admit that his work here at SUNY Oneonta is complete.

Good Luck Kareem, and thank you for time and effort here with us at SUNY Oneonta.