Shammond Williams joins Monmouth Basketball coaching staff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 1:35 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Shammond Williams has been named an assistant coach for Monmouth Basketball, announced on September 28, 2026. Williams, a former standout at UNC who was named ACC Tournament MVP in 1997, joins head coach King Rice, also a former Tar Heel. Monmouth aims to improve upon its consistent conference records and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Hawks are scheduled to face UNC in a non-conference game on November 23, 2026.
- •Shammond Williams joins Monmouth as an assistant coach.
- •King Rice is the head coach, also a former UNC player.
- •Williams won ACC Tournament MVP honors in 1997.
- •Monmouth will play UNC on November 23, 2026.
- •The Hawks seek to break into the NCAA Tournament.
- 1:35 AMYahoo Sports — Former Tar Heel and ACC Tournament MVP hired by Monmouth Basketball
"Shammond Williams and King Rice used to play for Dean Smith. Now, the two former Tar Heels are coaching together in New Jersey.
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