Meshya

ITS A JACE WORLD ❤️ 4TheLoveOfJace. #JSU’21 #JSU#4

[Meshya @_meshya4]

Thank you all for your support. This has been one amazing ride. Making history in getting drafted and having an opportunity to compete and learn has been phenomenal. This is not the end. The journey continues. I’m excited for what’s next! 🤝🏾🤍

[I talk hoops 🏀 @trendyhoopstars]

There’s a very real argument to be made that Ameshya Williams-Holiday stands among the greatest HBCU players of this century.

Her journey began at Mississippi State, where she made a national championship appearance as a reserve. But just one game into her sophomore year, she walked away from the program, later describing her time in Starkville as miserable. Basketball was off the table. She picked up work at a casino, even considered a factory job, and soon was preparing to become a mother. For a moment, it looked like her story in sports had ended before it ever truly began.

Then came the turning point. Former Jackson State head coach Tomekia Reed refused to let her settle. Reed challenged her directly — reminding Williams-Holiday that she was worth more than a clock-in job, that she could be the first in her family to earn a degree, that her child deserved to see their mother chase something bigger. The message landed.

After nearly two years away from the game, Williams-Holiday suited up for Jackson State in 2019–20 and immediately made her presence felt, averaging (13.1) points, (10.1) rebounds, and (2.9) blocks.

The very next season, she elevated the entire program. She guided Jackson State to its first NCAA Tournament appearance in 13 years, capping the SWAC Tournament by averaging (15.3) points, (15.7) rebounds, and (3.7) blocks — which included a 24-point, 22-rebound performance in the semifinal against Grambling State.

Her final season was a full breakout. Williams-Holiday became one of the most dominant mid-major players in the country, averaging (19.2) points, (11.4) rebounds, and (2.7) blocks. She put up 18 points, 21 rebounds, and 7 blocks against SEC opponent Arkansas and dropped 16 points with 10 rebounds against Ole Miss. At one point, she recorded 12 consecutive double-doubles and led Jackson State to an (18–0) conference run — the first perfect SWAC season in program history. The Tigers repeated as champions and secured a No. 14 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

Then came the matchup with LSU. In the first round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament, Williams-Holiday posted 15 points and 12 rebounds as Jackson State pushed the Tigers to the brink in a six-point loss that forced the nation to take notice.

In just three seasons, she left as the program’s all-time rebounding leader, ranked seventh in scoring, second in blocks, and led Jackson State to a (48–3) SWAC record, two tournament titles, and back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances. Since 2000, she owns the highest career rebounding average of any SWAC player in that 25-year span, ranks second in career blocks per game, and finished with the third-highest career scoring average.

She went on to become the first player ever drafted into the WNBA from Jackson State — and the first HBCU player to be drafted in 20 years.

Ameshya Williams-Holiday didn’t just revive her career. She reshaped the standard for what HBCU basketball can produce. She showed that a player’s path doesn't have to be linear to be legendary. ✨

[Coach Tomekia Reed @CoachTReed]

Thank you!! ❤️

[Mississippi House of Representatives @MSHouseOfRep]

Today, the House recognized Ameshya Williams-Holliday @_meshya4 for being the first Mississippi HBCU player drafted by the @WNBA. Congratulations, and thank you for representing Mississippi so well! #msleg

[Meshya @_meshya4]

@needcakecallme 🤣🫣🤭

[Meshya @_meshya4]

@HoopingWithCory @IndianaFever ‼️‼️

[Joe Cook @JoeCookSports]

After securing another victory The @GoJSUTigersWBB team received their 2021-2022 SWAC Championship rings tonight @GoJSUTigers @CoachTReed

[Meshya @_meshya4]

MAY 2023 ❤️🥳 FILLED WITH BLESSINGS 🤞🏽

Graduate with my MASTER’S 🎓🌹
&
Having TWINS 😩😎.

[Angel Reese @Reese10Angel]

allow me to reintroduce myself!😘😘 #A-UNO #YEAR3

[Meshya @_meshya4]

@Reese10Angel Thank you ❤️❤️

[Meshya @_meshya4]

I want her in the worst way, plus i just found out it’s her birthday 🥳. Happy 25th Birthday to me 🥰🥰

#25thbirthday #MrsHolliday #beautiful #birthdaygirl #TeamVirgo

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[Jackson State Women’s Basketball @GoJSUTigersWBB]

Happy birthday to our Head Coach Tomekia Reed( @CoachTReed ).. Thank you for everything you’ve done for the program, players and institution💙🤍!!!

#KnockingDownWalls
#protecttheeblock
#bleedtheeblue

[Jackson State Athletics @GoJSUTigers]

All in 2022 at #TheeILove

#WNBA Draft Pick Ameshya Williams-Holliday @_meshya4 @GoJSUTigersWBB
#NFL Draft Pick James Houston IV @Jthouston_4 @GoJSUTigersFB
#Deaflympics Alexis Roberts @GoJSUTigersWBB

#BuildingOnTradition #BlazingNewTrails

[Meshya @_meshya4]

@needcakecallme @laqualaarianna lol you got Jace going viral on twitter 🤣

[Meshya @_meshya4]

I think I want to be a coach 🤔

[Meshya @_meshya4]

LEGEND4RY ✨😎

[Southwestern Athletic Conference @theswac]

Jackson State's Williams-Holliday Named 2021-22 SWAC Woman of the Year #BuildingChampionsForLife
https://t.co/hHRFvbciP6

[Meshya @_meshya4]

ITS REGISTRATION TIME ‼️

Click the link below to register
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[Jordan Danberry @jo_danberry]

Excited to announce my 1st Annual Back2School Bash in JACKSON, MS 🔥🔥AUGUST 6TH @ 12 (For All Ages) Danberry Basketball Academy will host a thrilling 3on3 basketball tournament 🏀 Special guests @_meshya4 will be in attendance. FREE Backpacks❗️ FREE School Supplies❗️FREE Food❗️

[Meshya @_meshya4]

The humble don’t stumble.