LOGAN, Utah — Utah State head women's basketball coach Wesley Brooks announced the hiring of Josie Williams as director of basketball operations on Friday. 
 
A native of West Haven, Utah, Williams joins the Aggie staff after a standout career as a player at both Utah Valley and Louisville, followed by a tenure on the Louisville staff as a graduate assistant.
 
"We are thrilled to have Josie joining our program," Brooks said. "Being from Utah, she knows the state well. She was a really good player both here in the state and at Louisville, where she's been a part of organization and basketball at the highest level. We look forward to Josie bringing her skillset and her experience to our program at Utah State."
 
During her tenure as a graduate assistant under head coach Jeff Walz, Williams helped guide Louisville to a 24-10 record during the 2023-24 season. The Cardinals secured victories against five ranked opponents, finishing fifth in the ACC and earning a spot in the NCAA Tournament.
 
"I am grateful to coach Brooks for this opportunity to join him and the rest of the staff," Williams said. "Under his leadership, I have full confidence in the program's journey toward success. I am so excited to come back home to the state of Utah and become part of Aggie Nation."
 
Williams concluded her collegiate career at Louisville in 2022-23, appearing in 35 games and earning three starts. She was named to the Lisa Leslie Award Watch List as she helped the team to a 26-12 record and a run to the Elite Eight in the NCAA Tournament following a trip to the ACC Tournament title game. 
 
Prior to her time at Louisville, WIlliams spent four seasons at Utah Valley (2018-22), where she garnered back-to-back all-WAC first team honors in her junior and senior years. During her senior campaign, Williams averaged 17.3 points and 12.4 boards per game, ranking fourth in the NCAA in double-doubles (24) and fifth nationally in rebounds. In total, she amassed over 1,200 points and 750 rebounds across 106 appearances and 81 starts for the Wolverines. 
 
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