Mo Williams left Jackson State to be an assistant at Kentucky, where his son recently signed to play for the Wildcats.
New details have emerged about his contract, expected responsibilities, and role with the team.
According to a report by the Herald-Leader in Kentucky, Williams has agreed to a two-year deal worth $500,000 per season through the 2027–28 season.
Mo Williams Kentucky contract details
Williams, 43, will have a chance to boost his salary with postseason bonuses — $20,000 for a Sweet 16, $30,000 for an Elite Eight, $50,000 for a Final Four and $100,000 if Kentucky captures a national title. He could also earn $30,000 for an SEC regular-season championship and $20,000 for winning the conference tournament, according to the newspaper.
In 2024, Williams signed a contract extension with JSU, though the terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
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Mark Pope, who hired Williams, indicated that the former Alabama State and Jackson State coach would bring “toughness and experience” to the Wildcats, who were eliminated in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
“Mo brings a level of toughness, experience and authenticity that our players will immediately connect with,” Pope said in a statement. “He’s been where they want to go, and he understands what it takes to get there. Beyond that, he’s a teacher of the game and a hard-nose competitor. I’m excited to have him and can’t wait to see the impact he’ll have on our program.”
Jackson State on Tuesday officially announced that Tigers assistant Trey Johnson will be the school’s new head coach.
