Jelani Williams brings veteran two-way leadership to Howard’s backcourt
A 2023-24 Howard captain and former All-MEAC Third Team guard, Jelani Williams is a sturdy, high-IQ wing who impacts games with playmaking, rebounding, and poise more than flashy scoring. In the 2023-24 season, he averaged 6.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, and he had shown prior ceiling with a 2022-23 line of 9.1 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. His value goes beyond stats: he’s praised for leadership, toughness, and versatility, though his outside shot has been inconsistent, so he fits best as a glue guy rather than a pure bucket-getter.
