Alabama State University director of athletics Jennifer Lynne Williams was announced on May 25, 2021, as the chief development officer of the USA Basketball Foundation. Williams will begin her duties on July 1. “I’m excited to have Jennifer join USA Basketball and lead our Foundation,” said USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley. “Her experience in athletics, and in fund […]

Jennifer Lynne Williams was in a dream job. As athletic director at Alabama State University, she had achieved her goal of being an A.D. before she was 40 (she was 38 when officially named to the post in 2018). But being the achiever she is, Williams had an eye out for what was next. It took

YOUTH SPORTS TOOK A HIT DURING THE PANDEMIC, SOMETHING THE USA BASKETBALL FOUNDATION HOPES TO HELP RECTIFY THIS YEAR Written by Steve Drumwright, Red Line Editorial When the COVID-19 pandemic hit with a thunderous force in March 2020, it impacted everyone worldwide, regardless of race, gender, or country. Adults perhaps were better equipped to handle the adversity

OPENING THE DOOR FOR KIDS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH BASKETBALL The holidays are a reflective time of year. We’ve been thinking a lot about resiliency in light of the times we’re in and how basketball is such a powerful tool for building those life skills. Recently, USABF Chief Development Officer Jennifer Lynne Williams had