Diebler Adds Jimmie Williams to Roster for Next Season
4/28/2026 11:59:00 AM | Men's Basketball
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler has added an experienced talented guard to the roster with the signing of Jimmie Williams. The Ohio native will have one year of eligibility remaining.
“We’re excited that Jimmie has joined our program,” Diebler said. “Being from Ohio, I love his excitement to put on the scarlet and gray. He has developed into a great two-way player, a proven scorer, and will add to our versatility on the perimeter. Jimmie has had a tremendous journey and I’m glad he’s going to be part of the Buckeye family.”
Williams comes to Columbus after earning All-Atlantic 10 honors at Duquesne last year. He started all 33 games and averaged 15.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists for the Dukes. He recorded 52 steals last year and shot over 57 percent from two-point range.
Prior to Duquesne, Williams played the 2024-25 season at South Florida where he appeared in 30 games, making two starts. He averaged 7.5 points per game and shot over 40 percent from long range while swiping 36 steals.
Williams started his collegiate career at Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Ala., where he earned All-America honors. He led Wallace State in scoring at 22.5 points per game and also averaged 8.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists per contest.
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