Detroit Native, Wayne State Product Ray Williams Joins Motor City Cruise Roster

November 21, 2025

The Motor City Cruise, Detroit Pistons' G League affiliate, has signed Detroit native Ray Williams to their roster. The 6-foot-4 guard earned this opportunity after impressing coaches during a fall open tryout and training camp, though he initially didn't make the opening roster. Williams, who played five seasons at Wayne State University where the Cruise plays home games, was a two-time GLIAC All-Defensive Team member and helped lead the Warriors to their first NCAA Division II Tournament appearance in nearly ten years.

Who is affected

Ray Williams (Detroit native and former Wayne State University guard)
Motor City Cruise (NBA G League team)
Detroit Pistons (parent NBA organization)
Charles Bediako (Cruise center)
Team Canada basketball
Wayne State University Warriors basketball program

What action is being taken

Ray Williams is being signed to the Motor City Cruise roster
Charles Bediako is representing Team Canada during the FIBA Men's World Cup cycle opening window
Bediako is unavailable for the Cruise from November 23-29 while participating in national team activities

Why it matters

This signing represents a local success story, as Williams gets an opportunity to launch his professional basketball career in his hometown and on the same court where he played collegiately. It demonstrates how the G League's open tryout system can provide pathways for undrafted players to reach professional basketball. The move also addresses an immediate roster need created by Bediako's international commitment, allowing the Cruise to maintain team depth during his absence.

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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