JACKSON STATE TIGERS MEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Located in Mississippi's state capital, Jackson State University brings a century-plus athletic tradition to the Southwestern Athletic Conference with a 147-year-old institution founded in 1877 and currently serving 6,564 students. Head Coach Mo Williams directs a 16-player roster operating from the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center, where the Tigers have managed a respectable 5-5 home record despite ongoing road struggles that stand at 4-12. The team's 9-17 overall record masks competitive conference performance, with an 8-3 mark in SWAC play showing Jackson State performs significantly better against conference opponents than non-conference teams.
Scoring represents a key challenge in the Tigers' season arc, as the squad averages 70.2 points per game while surrendering 85.5 to opponents—a 15.3-point deficit that indicates defensive concerns persist alongside offensive limitations. Williams' squad projects differently in conference contexts, where the 8-3 record suggests roster adjustments and scheme familiarity provide notable advantages that haven't translated to the non-conference landscape. Moving forward, closing the efficiency gap between home court performance and away games remains critical, as the 4-12 road mark significantly underperforms the respectable 5-5 home showing.
KEY FACTS
| School | Jackson State University |
| Sport | Men's Basketball |
| Conference | Southwestern Athletic Conference |
| Division | D1-FCS |
| Location | Jackson, Mississippi |
| Venue | Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center |
| Head Coach | Mo Williams |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Kobe Butler | F |
| 0 | Tamarion Hoover | G |
| 5 | Keiveon Hunt | G |
| 13 | Cael Jones | G |
| 9 | Deyan Kolev | F |
| 1 | Dorian McMillian | G |
| 3 | Jayme Mitchell Jr. | G |
| 4 | Devin Ree | F |
| 24 | Daeshun Ruffin | G |
| 7 | Kedrick Simmons | F |
| 2 | Jalen Tatum | G |
| 8 | Dionjahe Thomas | F |
| 20 | Raevon Thomas | F |
| 12 | Delyle Williams | G |
| 11 | Mike Williams | G |
| 10 | Ebo Wilson | C |
SEASON RECORD
12-21
Overall
8-5
Home
4-16
Away
9-7
Conference
70.2 PPG / 83.8 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4 | Illinois Fighting Illini | L 55-113 |
| Nov 7 | Louisville Cardinals | L 70-106 |
| Nov 16 | Louisiana Tech Bulldogs | L 51-68 |
| Nov 20 | Auburn Tigers | L 66-112 |
| Nov 22 | Arkansas Razorbacks | L 61-115 |
| Nov 24 | Winthrop Eagles | L 62-80 |
| Nov 29 | Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns | W 51-45 |
| Dec 3 | Kennesaw State Owls | L 73-88 |
| Dec 11 | Houston Cougars | L 38-80 |
| Dec 13 | Northwestern Wildcats | L 53-93 |
| Dec 18 | Hampton Pirates | L 77-84 |
| Dec 20 | Norfolk State Spartans | L 72-82 |
| Dec 30 | TCU Horned Frogs | L 64-115 |
| Jan 3 | Alcorn State Braves | W 89-86 |
| Jan 10 | Alabama State Hornets | W 75-64 |
| Jan 13 | Alabama A&M Bulldogs | L 91-100 |
| Jan 17 | Prairie View A&M Panthers | W 82-78 |
| Jan 20 | Texas Southern Tigers | W 94-89 |
| Jan 24 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | L 48-85 |
| Jan 27 | Florida A&M Rattlers | W 66-65 |
| Jan 31 | Grambling Tigers | L 66-69 |
| Feb 3 | Southern Jaguars | L 91-96 |
| Feb 7 | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | W 97-81 |
| Feb 9 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | L 63-84 |
| Feb 14 | Florida A&M Rattlers | W 80-60 |
| Feb 17 | Bethune-Cookman Wildcats | W 91-86 |
| Feb 21 | Alcorn State Braves | L 65-83 |
| Feb 27 | Prairie View A&M Panthers | L 76-85 |
| Feb 28 | Texas Southern Tigers | L 57-82 |
| Mar 4 | Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions | W 81-78 |
| Mar 6 | Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils | W 85-77 |
| Mar 11 | Grambling Tigers | W 68-65 |
| Mar 12 | Florida A&M Rattlers | L 60-70 |
ANALYTICS
-13.5
Pt Diff
L1
Streak
50.9%
SOS
#338
T-Rank
Barthag: 0.1632
95.6
Adj O
110.2
Adj D
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Mississippi Men's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Jackson State Men's Basketball compete in?
- Jackson State Tigers Men's Basketball competes in the Southwestern Athletic Conf. conference at the NCAA D1-FCS level.
- Where does Jackson State play men's basketball home games?
- Jackson State Men's Basketball plays home games at Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center in Jackson, MS.
- Who is the head coach of Jackson State Men's Basketball?
- The head coach of Jackson State Tigers Men's Basketball is Mo Williams.
- When was Jackson State Men's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Jackson State Men's Basketball is not currently available.