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Mo Williams Leaves Jackson State to Join Kentucky as Assistant Coach

The hire signals Mark Pope’s push to retool his Kentucky staff after recent departures.

Overview

  • Mo Williams, who left Jackson State on Monday, will join Kentucky as an assistant on Mark Pope’s staff in a move that follows his son Mason’s commitment to the Wildcats.
  • Williams issued a statement thanking athletic director Ashley Robinson, the program, and Jackson fans for their support.
  • Jackson State named Trey Johnson interim head coach after Williams’ exit.
  • JSU guard Daeshun Ruffin entered the transfer portal after earning 2026 HBCU Player of the Year and averaging 23.3 points and 5.3 assists.
  • Kentucky’s move comes during a staff reshuffle as Jason Hart left for SMU and Alvin Brooks III is not returning next season.