In a continuing effort to recognize the accomplishments of student-athletes beyond the field of competition, the SEC once again highlighted a Community Service Team for men’s basketball for the 2013-14 season.

Missouri’s representative on the squad was freshman forward Johnathan Williams, III. A newcomer from Memphis, Tenn., Williams is currently a member of the Mizzou Student-Athlete Advisory Council and spent time volunteering with various charities around Columbia, including the MU Children’s Hospital, Mizzou’s Starlight reading program and reading to elementary children via Skype.

Williams was also active in the Mizzou Make A Wish program.

“This is a great recognition for Johnathan and illustrates how we want our student-athletes to represent our program when in then community,” Head Coach Frank Haith said. “Our team enjoys having an opportunity to give back to the Columbia community because our fans give so much support to us. Congratulations to Johnathan.”

This marks the 16th year for the SEC Community Service Team for men’s basketball as well as for women’s basketball. All 21 league-sponsored sports have had a Community Service Team since 2004, with at-large teams for men’s and women’s sports being chosen from 1999-2003. The SEC began this concept with a football Community Service Team in 1994.

— MU Sports Information —