Bryston Williams joined the Indiana State men's basketball program in May of 2021. Williams brings over five years of experience from the NBA after serving as a player development coach during his time with the Pistons as well as a year as an assistant coach with the Memphis Hustle during the 2017-18 season and the Iowa Energy in 2016-17 -- both G League affiliates of the Memphis Grizzlies.
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Williams comes to Terre Haute after spending the last three years as an assistant coach with the Detroit Pistons. His duties with the Pistons included developing the team’s mechanical shooting program, pre and post practice workouts, film breakdown and post-game reports.
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Prior to moving to the NBA as an assistant, Williams spent two seasons as a graduate assistant at his alma mater, Northwest Missouri State University. During his playing career with the Bearcats, Williams saw action in 112 games, including 71 starts. In 2009-10, Williams was the first freshman to start the season opener in 15 years within the program.
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