About

Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies, CUNY Queens College
Master of Business Administration, Cleveland State University

Jelani Williams arrives at Darrow School to lead the Girls Prep Basketball program with a dynamic blend of NCAA Division I, elite prep school, and professional basketball experience. Known for developing student-athletes and cultivating winning cultures, he has built a reputation as one of the game's emerging young coaches. Jelani brings a proven track record of success and leadership to his first season as head coach.

Before joining Darrow, Williams coached basketball at both Northfield Mount Hermon School (MA) and Cleveland State University, gaining valuable experience at the prep and NCAA Division I levels. At NMH, he served as Assistant Coach and Defensive Coordinator for one of the nation's premier prep programs. During his tenure, he helped develop fifteen NCAA student-athletes, including nine Division I recruits, multiple All-Conference selections, and a National Prep All-American. Jelani's responsibilities spanned player development, recruiting, game planning, and the day-to-day operations of a nationally respected program.