The Jackson State College males’s basketball workforce secured a major addition to its roster with the dedication of native standout Mike Williams. Mike Williams is the son of JSU head basketball coach Mo Williams. He introduced his resolution through a publish on his Instagram account. The highschool baller expressed gratitude for the journey that has led him to this second.
“As I write this, I’m most grateful within the universe and my spirit guides for placing the proper items in entrance of me to achieve success. I wish to thank everybody who was aside of my journey up up to now! and to all my haters, doubters and overlookers , you all are my why. We finna go flip a HBCU up??,” he wrote.
Like Father, Like Son
Mike Williams stands at 6 ft, weighs 160 and is a extremely regarded three-star recruit ranked because the No. 2 participant in Mississippi for the Class of 2025 in response to 247Sports Composite. He showcased his expertise on the court docket throughout his time at Jackson Academy, the place he led the workforce to a outstanding 36-1 report. JSA additionally secured each the MAIS Class 6A state title and general MAIS championship. Within the 2023-24 season, Williams averaged an 18.8 factors and 6.7 rebounds per sport.
In July, Williams introduced plans to switch to Germantown Excessive Faculty in MHSAA Class 7A, becoming a member of forces along with his brother, Mason Williams. Mason Williams. JSU has additionally prolonged a suggestion to Mason.
Mo Williams, a notable 13-year NBA veteran, was chosen within the second spherical of the 2003 draft. Now he has the distinctive alternative to educate his son on the collegiate degree. Final season, Jackson State completed with a report of 15-17, inserting sixth within the SWAC with a 11-7 convention mark. The workforce additionally skilled a first-round exit within the SWAC Match towards Texas Southern. Earlier than main JSU’s males’s basketball workforce, Mo coached at Alabama State College.
