Namdi Williams, who concluded his career with the Southern New Hampshire University men's basketball program in 2004, enters his 13th season as a member of Stan Spirou's coaching staff in 2016-17.
A native of Newark, N.J., Williams persevered through a career marred by injuries. His dedication, as well as his on and off the court leadership, made him one of the more inspirational players on the team in recent years.
He played in all 32 games during the 2003-04 season and guided the Penmen to 23 wins, the most since the 1996-97 season, and a second-straight appearance in the NCAA Tournament. He scored in double figures seven times and contributed to several big wins during the year. He scored 14 points in a mid-season win over NCAA Regional champion UMass Lowell and contributed 15 points in just 19 minutes in a come-from-behind road win at American International. His efforts earned him SNHU's Male Unsung Hero Award for the 2003-04 school year.
Williams played in 96 games over his career and totaled 658 points and 410 rebounds. He was a part of three (1999, 2003, 2004) NCAA Tournament teams.
Williams is a graduate of St. Thomas More School in Oakdale, CT. He was a three-year member of the varsity basketball team and also spent one season with the prep school team. He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration and is currently working towards his MBA at SNHU.
