Shammond Williams, a standout performer at North Carolina with over a decade of professional playing experience, joined DeLisha Milton-Jones’ staff as an assistant coach in the summer of 2021 and is now in his third year on the staff heading into the 2023-24 season. Williams has previously served as an assistant coach for the men’s basketball programs at Furman, Tulane and Western Kentucky.
In his second season at ODU, the Monarchs finished 22-12 overall and 12-6 in Sun Belt play as the team reached the conference tournament semifinals. CollegeInsider.com included the team in it Mid-Major Top 25 poll four times throughout the season, and the Monarchs owned a 13-2 (.867) record at home, the best home record in the SBC. Amari Young represented ODU on the All-Sun Belt Second Team as well as on the All-Tournament Team.
The Monarchs reached the second round of the WNIT Tournament in his first season in Norfolk. That 2021-22 squad secured wins over Power 5 opponents Auburn and Texas Tech as Iggy Allen and Ajah Wayne both earned First Team All-C-USA honors. William's second season at ODU saw the Monarch reach the semifinals of the Sun Belt Conference Championship after finishing 22-12 overall and 12-6 in conference play in 2022-23. Amari Young secured All-Conference Second Team and All-Tournament Team nods as the Monarchs landed on the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 poll four times. ODU also went 13-2 (.867) at Chartway Arena, marking the best home record in the Sun Belt.
A four-year letterwinner at North Carolina, Williams played under legendary coaches Dean Smith and Bill Guthridge. While at Chapel Hill, Williams made three Final Fours in 1995, 1997 and 1998. As a senior, Williams averaged 16.8 points and 4.2 assists while helping the Tar Heels to a 34-4 mark. He posted career averages of 10.7 points and 3.0 assists per game over his collegiate career. He left the program owning records for single-season free throw percentage (.911) and 3-pointers (95) and career records for made treys (233) and free throw accuracy (.849).
Williams most recently served on Rick Stansbury’s staff at Western Kentucky during the 2016-17 season. That year, the Hilltoppers won 15 games and finished 9-9 in Conference USA.
Prior to that, Williams was a men’s basketball assistant at Tulane for three seasons. In 2013-14, Williams’ first year with the Green Wave, Tulane won 17 games appeared in the CBI Tournament. The following year, Tulane won 15 games as a first-year member of the American Athletic Conference.
Williams broke into the collegiate coaching ranks with Furman during the 2012-13 season. Additionally, he has served as a counselor at the Nike Elite Youth Skill Academies.
The native of Greeneville, South Carolina enjoyed a 13-year professional playing career both in the NBA and abroad. He was selected in the second round by the Chicago Bulls in the 1998 NBA Draft and played in 325 games for seven different NBA franchises (Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Seattle SuperSonics, Boston Celtics, New Orleans Hornets and Orlando Magic).
Williams also played in Europe for seven seasons and helped FC Barcelona to the EuroLeague Final Four in 2006. Additionally, Williams led Pamesa Valencia to consecutive ULEB EuroCup Elite 8 appearances in 2008 and 2009 and guided Montepaschi Siena to a 2010 Italian Championship.
Williams is a naturalized citizen of the Republic of Georgia and has represented Georgia on the international stage. He was honored as the most valuable player of the 2005 Euro Challenge All-Star Game.
He was a prep standout at Southside High School in Greenville and won the 1992 AA state title. In 1993, the Tigers won the Upper State championship and finished as runners-up at the state tournament. Williams also spent one year at Fork Union Military Academy.
In his second season at ODU, the Monarchs finished 22-12 overall and 12-6 in Sun Belt play as the team reached the conference tournament semifinals. CollegeInsider.com included the team in it Mid-Major Top 25 poll four times throughout the season, and the Monarchs owned a 13-2 (.867) record at home, the best home record in the SBC. Amari Young represented ODU on the All-Sun Belt Second Team as well as on the All-Tournament Team.
The Monarchs reached the second round of the WNIT Tournament in his first season in Norfolk. That 2021-22 squad secured wins over Power 5 opponents Auburn and Texas Tech as Iggy Allen and Ajah Wayne both earned First Team All-C-USA honors. William's second season at ODU saw the Monarch reach the semifinals of the Sun Belt Conference Championship after finishing 22-12 overall and 12-6 in conference play in 2022-23. Amari Young secured All-Conference Second Team and All-Tournament Team nods as the Monarchs landed on the CollegeInsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 poll four times. ODU also went 13-2 (.867) at Chartway Arena, marking the best home record in the Sun Belt.
A four-year letterwinner at North Carolina, Williams played under legendary coaches Dean Smith and Bill Guthridge. While at Chapel Hill, Williams made three Final Fours in 1995, 1997 and 1998. As a senior, Williams averaged 16.8 points and 4.2 assists while helping the Tar Heels to a 34-4 mark. He posted career averages of 10.7 points and 3.0 assists per game over his collegiate career. He left the program owning records for single-season free throw percentage (.911) and 3-pointers (95) and career records for made treys (233) and free throw accuracy (.849).
Williams most recently served on Rick Stansbury’s staff at Western Kentucky during the 2016-17 season. That year, the Hilltoppers won 15 games and finished 9-9 in Conference USA.
Prior to that, Williams was a men’s basketball assistant at Tulane for three seasons. In 2013-14, Williams’ first year with the Green Wave, Tulane won 17 games appeared in the CBI Tournament. The following year, Tulane won 15 games as a first-year member of the American Athletic Conference.
Williams broke into the collegiate coaching ranks with Furman during the 2012-13 season. Additionally, he has served as a counselor at the Nike Elite Youth Skill Academies.
The native of Greeneville, South Carolina enjoyed a 13-year professional playing career both in the NBA and abroad. He was selected in the second round by the Chicago Bulls in the 1998 NBA Draft and played in 325 games for seven different NBA franchises (Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, Atlanta Hawks, Seattle SuperSonics, Boston Celtics, New Orleans Hornets and Orlando Magic).
Williams also played in Europe for seven seasons and helped FC Barcelona to the EuroLeague Final Four in 2006. Additionally, Williams led Pamesa Valencia to consecutive ULEB EuroCup Elite 8 appearances in 2008 and 2009 and guided Montepaschi Siena to a 2010 Italian Championship.
Williams is a naturalized citizen of the Republic of Georgia and has represented Georgia on the international stage. He was honored as the most valuable player of the 2005 Euro Challenge All-Star Game.
He was a prep standout at Southside High School in Greenville and won the 1992 AA state title. In 1993, the Tigers won the Upper State championship and finished as runners-up at the state tournament. Williams also spent one year at Fork Union Military Academy.