“Brad is a talented South African who made an immediate impact last spring. He clinched the deciding match in the Aggies’ NCAA first-round victory over Rice. We expect big things from him this season.” – Texas A&M Head Coach Steve Denton

FRESHMAN (2006-07) One of the top junior players out of South Africa…Compiled a 4-6 overall record in singles…Played at the No. 2 through No. 4 lines for the Aggies…Defeated opponents from St. Edward’s, Wichita State and Hawaii…Clinched the St. Edward’s match…Made his conference debut against No. 12-ranked Oklahoma State in singles and doubles action in the Big 12 Quarterfinals…Sealed an NCAA first-round victory over Rice with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Tobias Scheil at the No. 4 line for the Aggies…Teamed up with Brett Joelson (1-0) to beat OSU’s Dmytro Petrov and Ivan Puchkarov…Did not compete in the fall.

HIGH SCHOOL and JUNIOR CAREER A 2006 graduate of Intec School in Cape Town, South Africa…One of the top five South African junior players in his native country…Ranked as high as No. 120 in the world by the International Tennis Federation…Selected to the first team in tennis…Also competed on the U14A cricket team…Ranked 12th in U12, fifth in U14 and first in U16 and U18 divisions.

PERSONAL Brad Brinkhaus Williams…Son of Brett and Gil Williams…Born Aug. 15, 1988 in Cape Town, South Africa…Looking to major in business at Texas A&M…Has one sister, Bronwyn (16)…Enjoys spending time at the beach, reading and relaxing with friends.