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Mo Williams Joins Kentucky After Son Mason's Commitment
The former NBA All-Star leaves Jackson State to become an assistant coach at Kentucky.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:07am
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The Williams family's move from Jackson State to Kentucky represents a major shift in the college basketball landscape.Jackson TodayMo Williams, a former NBA All-Star, is leaving his head coaching job at Jackson State to join Kentucky as an assistant coach. This move comes just days after his son, four-star point guard Mason Williams, committed to play for the Wildcats in the Class of 2026.
Why it matters
The Williams family's decision to join Kentucky's program is a significant development, as it reunites the father-son duo and provides Mason with the opportunity to play for one of college basketball's premier programs. This move also represents a major shift in Jackson State's coaching staff and the future direction of their men's basketball team.
The details
Mo Williams, who played 13 seasons in the NBA, had been the head coach at Jackson State for the past four years. He is now leaving that position to become an assistant coach at Kentucky, where his son Mason recently committed to play. Mason Williams, a four-star point guard in the Class of 2026, was originally expected to join his father at Jackson State, but he decommitted from the program in late November and ultimately chose to play for the Wildcats.
- On March 27, 2026, Mason Williams committed to play for Kentucky.
- On March 30, 2026, Mo Williams announced he is leaving his head coaching job at Jackson State to join Kentucky as an assistant coach.
The players
Mo Williams
A former NBA All-Star who has been the head coach of the Jackson State men's basketball team for the past four years.
Mason Williams
A four-star point guard in the Class of 2026 who recently committed to play for Kentucky after originally planning to join his father at Jackson State.
Ashley Robinson
The Vice President and Director of Athletics at Jackson State University.
What they’re saying
“I want to thank (Jackson State Vice President and Director of Athletics) Ashley Robinson for giving me the opportunity to come back home and lead the Jackson State men's basketball program. To be able to come back to Jackson and lead the hometown team is something I did not take lightly, and I want to thank AD Robinson and the university for believing in me. My family and I will always call Jackson home, and I want to thank the fans and alumni for the love and support they showed us over the last four years and for showing why we love Jackson.”
— Mo Williams, Former Head Coach, Jackson State
What’s next
Kentucky will look to build around Mason Williams and the other talented recruits they are able to bring in for the Class of 2026, while Jackson State will need to find a new head coach to lead their program moving forward.
The takeaway
The Williams family's decision to join Kentucky's program represents a significant shift in the college basketball landscape, as a highly touted recruit and his experienced coach father will now be teaming up at one of the sport's most prestigious programs.
