Campbell University has named Jimmie Williams as head men's basketball coach.
Williams comes to Buies Creek after spending the past four seasons as the head coach at Anderson (NCAA Division II), in Anderson, S.C., helping the Trojans to a school record 29 wins and a 1-seed in this year’s NCAA DII tournament.
"We are thrilled to have Jimmie Williams as our men’s basketball head coach,” said Director of Athletics Hannah Bazemore. “Jimmie is the perfect fit to lead our program into this new era. He is a winner, a leader, and a man of high character that understands our landscape and what it takes to bring a lasting, championship culture back to Campbell. Welcome Jimmie and his wonderful family to The Creek!”
“I am incredibly honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the head men’s basketball coach at Campbell University,” said Williams. “I want to thank President Downs and Director of Athletics Hannah Bazemore for their trust and belief in me to lead this program.”
Williams is the seventh coach in the program’s D1 era (since 1977-78).
Williams initially took the helm at Anderson in April 2022, and guided the program to a 69-49, 48-26 record across four seasons.
Williams was named both the 2025-26 NABC District, and South Athletic Conference Coach of the Year.
WILLIAMS COACHING TIMELINE
2022-26: Head Coach, Anderson
2018-22: Assistant Coach, Furman
2015-18: Associate Head Coach, William Jewell
2011-15: Assistant Coach, North Greenville
2010-11: Assistant Coach, Southwestern
2009-10: Assistant Coach, Texas Wesleyan
2008-09: Head Coach, Stoutland High School
2006-08: Assistant Coach, MidAmerica Nazarene