Mo Williams Agrees To Contract Extension With Jackson State

Coach Williams is turning around the JSU basketball program.

Kyle T. Mosley, HBCU Legends Sports Newswire | Nov 2, 2024

Nov 19, 2023; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Jackson State Tigers head coach Mo Williams reacts to play against the Missouri Tigers during the second half at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images / Denny Medley-Imagn Images

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Jackson, MS - Jackson State University President, Dr. Marcus Thompson, and Vice President/Director of Athletics, Ashley Robinson, announced a contract extension for head men's basketball coach Mo Williams on Friday morning.

Williams is in his third year as the head coach and is a native of the city of Jackson.

Quote from head men's basketball coach Mo Williams…

"I am blessed, definitely blessed and humble. This is home for me, I believe in this program, I believe in this university, and it's heartwarming to feel the same from the university. I want to thank the President, Dr. Thompson, and our AD and everyone that was involved in making this decision."

Published Nov 2, 2024|Modified Nov 2, 2024

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