Jawad Williams

Cleveland Cavaliers Assistant Coach • 17 Year Pro 🏀 Player • Published Author • Strive To Excel (501c3) • UNC Grad • I AM…

[Jawad Williams @WORLDWAD]

“Nailah & Nash is a children’s book series written by former North Carolina Tar Heel and current professional athlete, Jawad Williams. The stories document the travel and experiences of his oldest children Nailah and Nash. Visit https://t.co/KMlPo5UoVD or https://t.co/eGmMxAstyq”

[Atlanta Dream PR @ATLDreamPR]

Naz Hillmon has eclipsed 1000 career points, after scoring her 11th point of game. Hillmon comes into the 2026 season as the reigning WNBA sixth player of the year and currently holds the Atlanta Dream record for consecutive games played (160).

[Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews]

Breaking: Naz Hillmon is finalizing a 3-year deal to return to the Atlanta Dream, sources tell ESPN.

[NCAA March Madness @MarchMadnessMBB]

The 2005 National Championship game intros for North Carolina and Illinois 😮‍💨

#MarchMadness

[Jawad Williams @WORLDWAD]

*Na’Sheema

[Ray Harwick @RayHarwick]

@sportingnews @thesarahstrong I researched the question. NaSheena Anderson (Vanderbilt 98) and daughter Naz Hillmon (Michigan 21) were the first mother/daughter All Americans.

[Blue Heaven @uncsportsphotos]

Look at the talent on the floor at the 2008-09 Alumni Game at the Smith Center. PHOTO TAKEN BY: uncsportsphotos

[Tar Heel Tapes @TarHeelTapes]

Happy Birthday to Jawad Williams!

[Jawad Williams @WORLDWAD]

May your neighbors Respect you, trouble neglect you, and Angels Protect you.

Happy New Year!

[Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs]

Rookie @TyreseProctor and former Cavalier—now first-year assistant coach—Jawad Williams joined @CavsUnited last night for our annual Rookie Orientation.

Members had the chance to meet our “rookies” and ask their questions! #LetEmKnow

[Earl D Mauldin @earldapearl_216]

When yo Assistant Coach actually played in these jerseys 😂😂 #LetEmKnow

[WNBA @WNBA]

STAYED READY SO SHE DIDN'T HAVE TO GET READY 🫡

Naz Hillmon embraced her role off the bench and impacted the game to help put together a special szn.

She became the first player in @AtlantaDream franchise history to be named the 2025 @Kia Sixth Player of the Year

#KiaSixth | #WelcometotheW

[WNBA @WNBA]

A known force off the bench for the @AtlantaDream 👏

Naz Hillmon is the 2025 WNBA @Kia Sixth Player of the Year

#KiaSixth | #WelcometotheW

[Jawad Williams @WORLDWAD]

The Young Legend… ❤️👑

[Atlanta Dream @AtlantaDream]

YOUR WNBA SIXTH PLAYER OF THE YEAR!! 🏆

@nazhillmon is the first Dream player in franchise history to win the award.

#DoItForTheDream | #6POTY

[Jawad Williams @WORLDWAD]

The Young Legend… ❤️

[Atlanta Dream @AtlantaDream]

WELL DESERVED!🔥

@nazhillmon is the first player in franchise history to win Associated Press 6th Player Of The Year!!

#DoItForTheDream

[WNBA @WNBA]

Naz Hillmon’s night:

✅ 21 PTS (career-high)
✅ 5 threes
✅ Game-winner with 2.8 to go

Top performer for ATL in the win over DAL 🔥

[WNBA @WNBA]

Biggest bucket of the night from the one having the best game of her career 🔥

Naz Hillmon calls game with the three:
✔️ 21 PTS (career-high)
✔️ 5 3PM | 3 AST

Final: ATL 88, DAL 85

[Carolina Basketball @UNC_Basketball]

Tar Heels in Vegas 📍 #NBASummerLeague

[Camryn Justice @camijustice]

"I grew up on the East Side...from St. Clair to North Carolina to the NBA to all around the world and then back here again—it's been unbelievable"

'Couldn't ask for a better story': Former #Cavs F Jawad Williams returns home to Cleveland as asst. coach https://t.co/GNRf9I7GSC

[Cleveland Cavaliers @cavs]

Welcome Home Jawad Williams!

The former St. Edward’s HS standout and Cavaliers player, joins Kenny Atkinson’s staff as an assistant coach. #LetEmKnow

[Atlanta Dream PR @ATLDreamPR]

Tonight, Naz Hillmon climbed the franchise history ladder with her 115th consecutive game played — all with the Dream. That’s now the 2nd-longest consecutive game streak in franchise history.

[Atlanta Dream @AtlantaDream]

@Graytness_15 NEEDED 3️⃣ FROM NAZ

@nazhillmon | #DoItForTheDream