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Mo Williams Joins Kentucky Basketball Staff
30 Mar
Summary
- Mo Williams is leaving Jackson State to join Kentucky's staff.
- This move follows his son Mason Williams' commitment to Kentucky.
- Williams has prior NBA experience including a championship.
Kentucky Basketball has officially welcomed Mo Williams to its coaching staff, with Mark Pope appointing him as an assistant coach. This development closely follows the commitment of Williams' son, Mason Williams, a highly-rated 4-star point guard in the 2026 class, to the Wildcats. The timing suggests a significant "package deal" for the university.
Williams brings a distinguished basketball pedigree to his new role. He enjoyed a successful 13-year NBA career, culminating in an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2015-16 season. He was also recognized as an NBA All-Star in the 2008-09 season.
Following his retirement from professional play in 2016, Williams transitioned into coaching. He served as an assistant at Cal State Northridge from 2018 to 2020. Subsequently, he took on head coaching positions at Alabama State (2020-2022) and most recently at Jackson State, a role he held since the 2022-23 season.
