Williams signs with South Alabama men’s basketball team

Published 3:40 pm Wednesday, April 16, 2025

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Former Escambia County High School standout basketball player Stephen Williams signed to play for the South Alabama men’s basketball team, according to USA Jaguars’ website.
Head coach Richie Riley announced the signing earlier this aftenroon.
Williams, a 6-foot-9 forward Atmore native, played his freshman season at Coastal Alabama Community College in 2024-25. He averaged 16.3 points, 7.9 rebounds and two blocks per contest.
While at CACC, he was named to the second team Alabama Community College D-1 All-Conference honors, finishing in double figures 20 times with eight double doubles, 20 points or more 10 times and 50 blocks, according to USA Jaguars’ website.
“Stephen is a major addition to our program,” Riley said. “Not only because he’s going to be a big-time player but the type of person he is every day. His ability to be a dominant presence inside is something we’ve not had here in a while. There truly is no ceiling for him and I’m pumped to have him in our family.”
Williams is the fourth transfer to sign with the Jaguars.

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