Overview
- Kentucky, which announced the move Monday, hired former Jackson State head coach Mo Williams as an assistant under Mark Pope.
- The addition follows staff turnover at Kentucky after the Round of 32 exit, with Jason Hart leaving for SMU and Alvin Brooks III not returning.
- The move closely follows four-star point guard Mason Williams’ commitment to Kentucky, linking recruiting and staffing in the same family.
- Jackson State named Trey Johnson interim head coach in the wake of Williams’ departure.
- JSU star guard Daeshun Ruffin entered the transfer portal after a 23.3 points per game season and an HBCU Player of the Year award.