Kentucky Lands NBA Champion Mo Williams as Assistant Coach
The Kentucky Wildcats have made a significant addition to their basketball coaching staff, hiring former NBA champion and Jackson State head coach Mo Williams as an assistant. The move brings a 13-year NBA veteran with head coaching experience to Lexington, signaling a strong effort to bolster player development and recruiting.
Williams, an All-SEC selection at Alabama in the early 2000s, carved out a successful professional career, most notably winning an NBA championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers. After retiring as a player, he transitioned to coaching, holding an assistant position at Cal State Northridge before taking the helm at Alabama State and, most recently, Jackson State. His hiring is already paying dividends on the recruiting trail, as his son, 4-star guard Mason Williams, recently became the first commitment in Kentucky's 2026 class.
The announcement has generated considerable positive buzz, with many seeing the addition of a respected NBA point guard as a key move to connect with today's players. The hire is viewed as a strategic step to enhance a backcourt that lacked depth last season and to add a coach with a proven track record of relating to high-level talent.
QUICK HITS
- Tennessee WBB Adds Ferrara: The Tennessee Lady Vols basketball program announced the hiring of Bill Ferrara as an assistant coach. Ferrara joins from Florida State, where he served as the associate head coach.
- UGA's Beth Nabs First Win: Georgia women's golfer Trinity Beth secured her first career collegiate victory, leading the Bulldogs to the team title at the Liz Murphey Collegiate Classic on Monday.
- Ole Miss' Iwuala Tapped for All-Star Game: Ole Miss forward Christeen Iwuala has been selected to participate in the Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game and Combine in Phoenix, Arizona, next week.
- Robinson-O’Hagan Earns National Honor: Ole Miss track and field senior Tarik Robinson-O'Hagan was named the USTFCCCA National Athlete of the Week after a standout performance.
- Mizzou-Kansas Baseball Time Changed: Due to forecasted inclement weather, the Mizzou Tigers' midweek baseball game against Kansas at Taylor Stadium on Tuesday has been moved up to a 4:30 p.m. CT start.
PORTAL WATCH
No new transfer portal entries or commitments were reported across the SEC in the last 12 hours.
RECRUITING BUZZ
There were no new football or basketball commitments to announce across the conference on Monday.
GAMES TO WATCH
A full slate of midweek baseball action is on tap for Tuesday, March 31st:
- Grambling State at No. 4 Mississippi State (6:00 p.m. CT, SECN+): The red-hot Mississippi State Bulldogs, undefeated at home this season (17-0), host Grambling State. The Bulldogs have won eight straight and are coming off a statement weekend series.
- No. 3 Georgia Tech at No. 11 Auburn (ESPN2): A top-15 matchup concludes as the Auburn Tigers host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets to finish their midweek series.
- Jacksonville at No. 21 Florida (6:30 p.m. ET, SECN+): Fresh off a perfect 4-0 week against top-10 opponents, the Florida Gators welcome in-state foe Jacksonville to Gainesville. Florida has won 14 of the last 17 meetings in the series.
- Kansas at Missouri (4:30 p.m. CT, ESPN App): The StorageMart Border Showdown sees the Mizzou Tigers host the Kansas Jayhawks in a rivalry game with an adjusted start time.