Kentucky to hire Jackson State's Mo Williams as assistant coach
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Key Points:
- Kentucky is set to hire Jackson State head coach Mo Williams as an assistant under Mark Pope, coinciding with the commitment of Williams' son, four-star guard Mason Williams, to the Wildcats.
- Mo Williams had a 13-season NBA career, highlighted by an All-Star appearance in 2008-09 and winning a championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2015-16, finishing with over 10,700 points and nearly 4,000 assists.
- After retiring as a player, Williams transitioned to coaching, serving as an assistant at Cal State Northridge, head coach at Alabama State, and currently head coach at Jackson State, where he has a 47-25 record in the SWAC.
- Kentucky previously hosted Williams' Jackson State team in November 2024, with Mark Pope praising Williams as a significant contributor to basketball both as a player and coach.
- Williams will fill one of two assistant coaching vacancies at Kentucky, following departures of Jason Hart and Alvin Brooks III.
