Jackson State hires an Alabama alumnus and NBA All-Star as its basketball coach.
, ASU’s athletics director, in a statement released by the university. “We are excited about the future of the program and this opening has garnered interest from coaches all over the spectrum of basketball, including professional, high-level, and mid-level college ranks. We will be very intentional about selecting a coach that is committed to Alabama State University and has a winning pedigree.”Williams played in the 2009 NBA All-Star Game as a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-101 victory over the Indiana Pacers. That’s the most points scored by an Alabama alumnus in an NBA game. Williams played two seasons for the Crimson Tide and averaged 13.1 points per game. In Williams’ freshman season, Alabama lost to Kent State 71-58 in the second round of the NCAA tourney on March 16, 2002. In his second season, the Tide lost to Indiana 67-62 in the first round on March 21, 2003.Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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