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- Assistant Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
Drew Williamson enters his third season with the University of Michigan men's basketball program and second as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator after helping guide the Wolverines to the 2026 NCAA National Championship.
Widely regarded as one of the nation's rising young coaches, Williamson has built a reputation as an elite relationship-builder, recruiter and player developer throughout his coaching career. Known for his player-first approach and ability to connect with student-athletes on and off the court, he has helped teams compile a 143-40 record over the past five seasons, highlighted by a Final Four appearance at Florida Atlantic and a national championship at Michigan.
Since arriving in Ann Arbor alongside Dusty May in 2024, Williamson has helped engineer one of the most successful stretches in Michigan basketball history. Through his first two seasons, the Wolverines have posted a 64-13 record, captured the 2025 Big Ten Tournament championship, won the 2026 Big Ten regular-season title, advanced to consecutive NCAA Tournaments, reached both the Sweet 16 and Final Four, and secured the program's first national championship since 1989.
During his first season in Ann Arbor, Williamson helped orchestrate one of the nation's biggest turnarounds. Michigan improved from eight wins the previous season to a 27-10 record, finished tied for second in the Big Ten standings, won the Big Ten Tournament title and advanced to the Sweet 16.
In 2025-26, Williamson helped Michigan produce one of the greatest seasons in school history. The Wolverines established a program-record 37 victories, finished 19-1 in Big Ten play to claim the outright conference championship, earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and captured the NCAA title with a victory over UConn in the national championship game. Michigan's championship season included NCAA Tournament victories over Alabama, Tennessee and Arizona, while the Wolverines finished among the nation's leaders in scoring, assists and rebounding and established numerous program single-season records.
Prior to Michigan, Williamson spent three seasons at Florida Atlantic, where he worked extensively with the Owls' frontcourt players and played a key role in one of the most remarkable runs in recent college basketball history. Williamson's first season at FAU helped lay the foundation for the program's historic rise. The Owls finished 19-15 and earned a berth in the College Basketball Invitational (CBI), matching the school record for victories at the time.
The 2022-23 season became a landmark campaign for the program as Williamson helped guide FAU to a school-record 35 victories, Conference USA regular-season and tournament championships, and the program's first NCAA Tournament appearance. The ninth-seeded Owls advanced to the Final Four with victories over Memphis, Fairleigh Dickinson, Tennessee and Kansas State before falling to San Diego State in the national semifinal. FAU finished the season ranked No. 5 in the USA Today Coaches Poll.
Following the Final Four run, Williamson helped lead the Owls through their transition into the American Athletic Conference in 2023-24. FAU posted a 25-9 record, finished second in the AAC standings and earned its second consecutive NCAA Tournament berth. During his three seasons in Boca Raton, FAU compiled a 79-27 record and posted a 43-13 conference mark while winning the 2023 Conference USA championship and earning conference runner-up finishes in both Conference USA (2022) and the American Athletic Conference (2024). The Owls reached three consecutive postseasons, including back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances.
Before joining Florida Atlantic, Williamson spent eight seasons at Virginia State, including his final two as associate head coach after six years as an assistant coach. Working alongside longtime head coach Lonnie Blow Jr., Williamson helped transform Virginia State into one of the premier programs in NCAA Division II basketball. During his tenure, the Trojans posted a 150-52 record, won six consecutive CIAA Northern Division titles, captured CIAA Tournament championships in 2016 and 2019, and earned four NCAA Division II Tournament berths.
Virginia State recorded four consecutive 20-win seasons, highlighted by a program-record 28 victories in 2018-19. In 2020, Williamson was recognized by the Minority Coaches Association as one of the top NCAA Division II assistant coaches in the country and was selected as one of 12 finalists for the organization's prestigious "Next Up" Head Coaches Training Initiative. Williamson began his coaching career at his alma mater, Old Dominion, serving two seasons as director of basketball operations under former head coach Blaine Taylor. During his time on staff, the Monarchs recorded 27 victories and advanced to the 2011 CollegeInsider.com Tournament quarterfinals.
A standout multi-sport athlete at Hugh M. Cummings High School in Burlington, North Carolina, Williamson was named the North Carolina High School Athletic Association Male Athlete of the Year in 2003. He scored more than 2,000 career points and earned Most Valuable Player honors while leading his team to the 2002 Class 2A state championship.
Williamson enjoyed a successful four-year playing career at Old Dominion from 2003-07, helping the Monarchs win 93 games, capture the 2005 Colonial Athletic Association Tournament championship and earn two NCAA Tournament appearances. Old Dominion also advanced to the 2006 NIT Final Four at Madison Square Garden. One of the most durable players in school history, Williamson appeared in a school-record 130 consecutive games. He finished his career with 937 points, 555 assists and 215 steals, ranking among the Monarchs' all-time leaders in both assists and steals.
After earning his degree in sport and fitness administration/management, Williamson played three professional seasons in Germany before transitioning into coaching.
Williamson and his wife, Lauren, have two children, son Jaden and daughter Avery.
The Drew Williamson File
Born: November 11, 1984
Hometown:Â Burlington, North Carolina
High School: Hugh M. Cummings High School
Education: Old Dominion University; B.S. in Sport and Fitness Administration (2007)Â
Wife: Lauren |Â Children: son, Jaden, and daughter, Avery
Coaching Resume
| Seasons | Program | Position |
| 2011-13 | Old Dominion University | Director of Basketball Operations |
| 2013-19 | Virginia State University (DII) | Assistant Coach |
| 2019-21 | Virginia State University (DII) | Associate Head Coach |
| 2021-24 | Florida Atlantic University | Assistant Coach |
| 2024-present  | University of Michigan | Assistant Coach |
Season-by-Season
| Season | Program | Overall | Conf. | Finish | Tournament | Postseason |
| 2011-12  | Old Dominion   | 22-14 | 13-5 | 4th | CAA: Semifinal | CIT: Quarterfinal |
| 2012-13 | Old Dominion | 5-25 | 3-15 | 11th | -- | -- |
| 2013-14 | Virginia State | 14-13 | 7-9 | 4th (North) | CIAA: Opening Round | -- |
| 2014-15 | Virginia State | 18-8 | 12-4 | 1st (North) | CIAA: Quarterfinal | -- |
| 2015-16 | Virginia State | 24-6 | 14-2 | 1st (North) | CIAA: Champions | NCAA DII: Regional Semifinal |
| 2016-17 | Virginia State | 22-6 | 13-4 | 1st (North) | CIAA: Semifinal | -- |
| 2017-18 | Virginia State | 25-5 | 13-3 | 1st (North) | CIAA: Semifinal | NCAA DII: Regional Semifinal |
| 2018-19 | Virginia State | 28-5 | 16-1 | 1st (North) | CIAA: Champions | NCAA DII: Regional Semifinal |
| 2019-20 | Virginia State | 19-9 | 12-3 | 1st (North) | CIAA: Quarterfinal | COVID-19 |
| 2020-21 | Virginia State | - | - | COVID-19 | COVID-19 | COVID-19 |
| 2021-22 | Florida Atlantic | 19-15 | 11-7 | t-2nd (East)Â Â | CUSA: Quarterfinal | CBI: First Round |
| 2022-23 | Florida Atlantic | 35-4 | 18-2 | 1st | CUSA: Champions | NCAA: Final Four |
| 2023-24 | Florida Atlantic | 25-8 | 14-4 | 2nd | AAC: Semifinal | NCAA: First Round |
| 2024-25 | Michigan | 27-10 | 14-6 | t-2nd | Big Ten: Champions | NCAA: Sweet 16 |
| 2025-26 | Michigan | 37-3 | 19-1 | 1st | Big Ten: Runner-up | NCAA: Champions |
| 2026-27 | Michigan | 0-0 | 0-0 | - | - | - |
| Career | Season: 16th | 320-131Â Â | 179-66Â Â |
Postseason
• NCAA, DI (3): 2023 (FF), 2024 (1st), 2025 (S16), 2026 (NC)
• NCAA, DII (4): 2016 (DII), 2018 (DII), 2019 (DII), 2020 (DII)
• CIT (1): 2012 (QF)
• CBI (1): 2022 (1st)
Final Four
• NCAA (1): 2026 (Michigan)
National Champions
• 2026 (Michigan): defeated UConn, 69-63, in Indianapolis, Ind., at Lucas Oil Stadium
Regular Season Champions
• CIAA (North) (6): 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
• Conference USA (1): 2023
• Big Ten (1): 2026
Tournament Champions
• CIAA (2): 2016, 2019
• Conference USA (1): 2023
• Big Ten (1): 2025
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