Jimmie Williams joins Ohio State basketball as key transfer addition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 1:31 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Ohio State basketball adds Jimmie Williams, a transfer guard from Duquesne, who averaged 15.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game last season. Williams brings physical scoring and versatility to the Buckeyes' roster, addressing a need for dependable bench offense. His potential role includes being a secondary playmaker, helping to alleviate pressure on starters. His playing style, noted for finishing well at the rim and creating shots, is expected to translate effectively to the Big Ten. Williams' impact may extend beyond individual statistics as he offers lineup flexibility to coach Jake Diebler.
- •Williams scored 15.1 points per game at Duquesne last season.
- •He adds versatility, being able to play multiple roles on the perimeter.
- •Williams is effective at finishing through contact, converting 64% of attempts at the rim.
- •He is expected to significantly contribute as a sixth or seventh man for Ohio State.
- •His addition allows for more strategic lineup combinations for the Buckeyes.
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Jimmie Williams could be Ohio State’s most important transfer addition
"After averaging more than 15 points per game at Duquesne, Jimmie Williams brings physical scoring, positional versatility, and the dependable bench offense Ohio State has lacked in recent seasons.
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