CEDAR CITY, Utah – SUU and men's basketball head coach Rob Jeter announced the hiring of Donald Williams to be an assistant coach.

Williams has over 20 years of coaching experience, including 10 years at the Division I level. Most recently, as the assistant coach at the College of Southern Nevada.

"Donald has a strong work ethic and is a tireless worker." Said Jeter, "he brings with him 13 years of college coaching experience and has a presence that draws people in and is very likable. The community of Cedar City and the T-Bird nation is going to love him!"

Coach Williams started his coaching career in the Bay Area with the Oakland Soldiers in 1998 while cutting his teeth at San Leandro High School from 1998-2002.

Williams then moved up to the NCAA D1 level at San Jose State for two stints: 2002-2004 and returned to the program as the assistant coach and recruiting coordinator for George Nessman from 2005-2013.

"I am excited to be here, to get involved with the community, and help win basketball games," Williams said.

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