Former Tiger Jalen Courtney-Williams Joins LSU Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff for Player Development and Recruiting Success
LSU head coach Matt McMahon announced that former Tiger basketball player Jalen Courtney-Williams is joining the LSU men’s basketball coaching staff as an assistant coach after three years at Creighton and previous stints at McNeese and Mississippi State. Creighton, with Courtney-Williams on staff, reached the NCAA Tournament in all three years, advancing to the Sweet 16 in a season with 25 wins.
By the Numbers- Creighton won 24 games and made it to the BIG EAST semifinals in 2023.
- Under Courtney-Williams, Creighton won 23 games in the 2021-22 season.
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State of Play- Courtney-Williams is described as a "star in the profession" with elite recruiting and coaching skills.
- His hiring at LSU is pending completion of a background check and LSU Board of Supervisors' approval.
Courtney-Williams is expected to bring new energy and ideas to LSU's basketball program under Coach McMahon's leadership.
Bottom LineLSU's addition of Jalen Courtney-Williams to their coaching staff signifies a significant boost in recruitment prowess and coaching expertise, enhancing the team's prospects for continued success in upcoming seasons.
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